2 Chronicles 17:1–19

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Asa’s son Jehoshaphat is given many more words from the Chronicler than the previous kings of Judah. Jehoshaphat’s faithfulness to the Lord is linked to the military success of Judah. He did not follow the Baals, he did remove the high places and Asherim, and he followed the Lord’s commandments. Jehoshaphat sent out officials and priests throughout the land to teach the people from the Law of Moses.

Judah’s army also increased, and this military might was the visible evidence of the Lord’s favor on His people so that the fear of the Lord came upon the surrounding nations. Therefore the Lord caused Judah and the its neighbors to show favor to Jehoshaphat, bringing gifts of silver, goats, and rams. These were used to fund the fortification projects and increase the army further.

Jehoshaphat was given peace on all sides as his father Asa had in the early part of his reign. Seek the Lord faithfully, and He will bless your life.

Give us Your peace, as we seek Your face.