2Chronicles:17-18
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@2Chronicles:17:1 @ And Jehoshaphat his son became king in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:17:2 @ And he placed forces in all the fortified cities of Judah, and placed garrisons in the land of Judah, and in the cities of Ephraim, which Assa his father had captured.
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:17:3 @ And the Lord was with Jehoshaphat; because he walked in the first ways of David his father, and sought not after the Bealim;
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:17:4 @ On the contrary, after the God of his father did he seek, and in his commandments did he walk, but not after the doings of Israel.
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:17:5 @ Therefore did the Lord establish the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah gave presents to Jehoshaphat; and he had riches and honor in abundance.
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:17:6 @ And his heart raised itself up in the ways of the Lord, and he removed moreover the highplaces and groves out of Judah.
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:17:7 @ And in the third year of his reign he sent his princes, even Benchayil, and Obadiah, and Zechariah, and Nethanel, and Michayahu, to teach in the cities of Judah.
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:17:8 @ And with them were the Levites, Shemayahu, and Nethanyahu, and Zebadyahu, and Assahel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehonathan, and Adoniyahu, and Tobiyahu, and Tobadoniyah, the Levites; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, the priests.
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:17:9 @ And they taught in Judah, and with them was the book of the law of the Lord, and they moved about through all the cities of Judah, and taught the people.
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:17:10 @ And the dread of the Lord was upon all the kingdoms of the lands that were round about Judah, so that they made no war with Jehoshaphat.
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:17:11 @ Also from the Philistines did people bring unto Jehoshaphat presents and silver, as tribute: also the Arabians brought him small cattle, rams seven thousand and seven hundred, and hegoats seven thousand and seven hundred.
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:17:12 @ And Jehoshaphat went on becoming exceedingly great, and he built in Judah castles and treasurecities.
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:17:13 @ And he had great works in the cities of Judah, and men of war, mighty in valor, in Jerusalem.
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:17:14 @ And these are their numbers according to their family divisions: Of Judah, of the captains of the thousands was Adnah the chief, and with him were mighty men of valor, three hundred thousand.
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:17:15 @ And next to him was Jehochanan the chief, and with him were two hundred and eighty thousand.
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:17:16 @ And next to him was Amassyah the son of Zichri, who voluntarily offered himself unto the Lord; and with him were two hundred thousand mighty men of valor.
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:17:17 @ And of Benjamin, the mighty valiant Elyada, and with him were those armed with bow and shield two hundred thousand.
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:17:18 @ And next him was Jehozabad, and with him were one hundred and eighty thousand ready armed for the host.
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:17:19 @ These were those that ministered to the king, besides those whom the king had placed in the fortified cities throughout all Judah.
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:18:1 @ And Jehoshaphat had riches and honor in abundance, and he intermarried with Achab.
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:18:2 @ And he went down after years to Achab to Samaria. And Achab killed for him sheep and oxen in abundance, and for the people that were with him, and persuaded him to go up to Ramothgilad.
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:18:3 @ Then said Achab the king of Israel unto Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, Wilt thou go with me against Ramothgilad! And he said to him, I like thee, and my people as thy people; and we will be with thee in the battle.
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:18:4 @ And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Inquire, I pray thee, today of the word of the Lord.
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:18:5 @ Then did the king of Israel assemble the prophets, four hundred men, and said unto them, Shall we go to Ramothgilad to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up, and God will deliver into the hand of the king.
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:18:6 @ And Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the Eternal besides, that we might inquire of him?
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:18:7 @ And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man, by whom we may inquire of the Lord; but I hate him; for he never prophesieth any good concerning me, but at all times evil: it is Michayhu the son of Yimla. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so.
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:18:8 @ Then called the king of Israel a certain courtofficer, and said, "Hasten hither Michayhu the son of Yimla."
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:18:9 @ And the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah were sitting each on his throne, dressed in their royal garments, and they were sitting in a threshingfloor at the entrance of the gate of Samaria: and all the prophets prophesied before them.
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:18:10 @ And Zedekiah the son of Kenaanah had made himself horns of iron; and he said, Thus hath said the Lord, With these shalt thou push the Syrians until thou have made an end of them.
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:18:11 @ And all the prophets prophesied so, saying, Go up against Ramothgilad, and prosper, and the Lord will deliver it into the kings hand.
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:18:12 @ And the messenger that went to call Michayhu spoke to him, saying, Behold, the words of the prophets are with one voice good for the king: so do let thy word, I pray thee, be like any one of them, and speak something good.
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:18:13 @ And Michayhu said, As the Lord liveth, truly what my God may say, that will I speak.
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:18:14 @ And when he was come to the king, the king said unto him, Michah, shall we go to Ramothgilad to battle, or shall I forbear? And he said, Go ye up, and prosper, and may they be delivered into your hand.
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:18:15 @ And the king said to him, How many times yet must I adjure thee that thou shalt not speak to me any thing but the truth in the name of the Lord?
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:18:16 @ Then said he, I saw all Israel scattered over the mountains, as flocks that have not a shepherd: and the Lord said, These have no master; let them return every man to his house in peace.
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:18:17 @ And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, Did I not say unto thee that he would not prophesy concerning me any good, but for evil?
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:18:18 @ And he said, Therefore hear ye the word of the Lord: I saw the Lord sitting on his throne, and all the host of heaven standing on his right and his left.
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:18:19 @ And the Lord said, Who will persuade Achab the king of Israel, that he may go up and fall at Ramothgilad? And one saidone saying after this manner, and another saying after that manner.
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:18:20 @ Then came there forth a spirit, and placed himself before the Lord, and said, I will persuade him. And the Lord said unto him, Wherewith?
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:18:21 @ And he said, I will go forth, and I will become a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets. And he said, Thou wilt persuade him, and also prevail: go forth, and do so.
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:18:22 @ And now, behold, the Lord hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of these thy prophets: but the Lord hath spoken evil concerning thee.
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:18:23 @ And Zedekiah the son of Kenaanah went near, and struck Michayhu on the cheek, and said, Which is the way the Spirit of the Lord passed away from me to speak with thee?
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:18:24 @ And Michayhu said, Behold, thou shalt see it on that day when thou shalt go into the innermost chamber to hide thyself.
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:18:25 @ And the king of Israel said, Take ye Michayhu, and carry him back unto Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the kings son;
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:18:26 @ And say ye, Thus hath said the king, Put this man in the prison, and feed him with sparing bread and with sparing water, until I return in peace.
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:18:27 @ And Michayhu said, If thou return at all in peace, then hath the Lord not spoken through me. And he said, Hear it, O all ye nations!
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:18:28 @ And the king of Israel went up with Jehoshaphat the king of Judah to Ramothgilad.
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:18:29 @ And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, I will disguise myself, and enter into the battle; but do thou put on thy royal garments. And the king of Israel disguised himself, and they went into the battle.
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:18:30 @ And the king of Syria had commanded the captains of the chariots that he had, saying, Fight ye not with the small or with the great, save only with the king of Israel alone.
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:18:31 @ And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, that they said, This is the king of Israel. And they encompassed him to fight; and Jehoshaphat cried out, and the Lord helped him; and God induced them to go away from him.
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:18:32 @ And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots perceived that it was not the king of Israel, that they turned back from following him.
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:18:33 @ But a certain man drew his bow at a venture, and struck the king of Israel between the joints and the armor: wherefore he said to the chariotdriver, Turn about, and carry me out of the camp; for I am wounded.
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:18:34 @ And the battle increased on that day: and the king of Israel stayed up in the chariot against the Syrians until the evening, and he died at the time of the suns going down.
sf_leeser_rev1@2Chronicles:19:1 @ And Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned to his house in peace, to Jerusalem.
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