Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The LORD established the kingdom under his control; and all Judah brought gifts to Jehoshaphat, so that he had great wealth and honor. New Living Translation So the LORD established Jehoshaphat’s control over the kingdom of Judah. All the people of Judah brought gifts to Jehoshaphat, so he became very wealthy and highly esteemed. English Standard Version Therefore the LORD established the kingdom in his hand. And all Judah brought tribute to Jehoshaphat, and he had great riches and honor. Berean Standard Bible So the LORD established the kingdom in his hand, and all Judah brought him tribute, so that he had an abundance of riches and honor. King James Bible Therefore the LORD stablished the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honour in abundance. New King James Version Therefore the LORD established the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah gave presents to Jehoshaphat, and he had riches and honor in abundance. New American Standard Bible So the LORD established the kingdom in his control, and all Judah gave tribute to Jehoshaphat, and he had great riches and honor. NASB 1995 So the LORD established the kingdom in his control, and all Judah brought tribute to Jehoshaphat, and he had great riches and honor. NASB 1977 So the LORD established the kingdom in his control, and all Judah brought tribute to Jehoshaphat, and he had great riches and honor. Legacy Standard Bible So Yahweh established the kingdom in his hand, and all Judah brought presents to Jehoshaphat, and he had great riches and honor. Amplified Bible Therefore the LORD established the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought tribute to Jehoshaphat, and he had great wealth and honor. Christian Standard Bible So the LORD established the kingdom in his hand. Then all Judah brought him tribute, and he had riches and honor in abundance. Holman Christian Standard Bible So the LORD established the kingdom in his hand. Then all Judah brought him tribute, and he had riches and honor in abundance. American Standard Version Therefore Jehovah established the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat tribute; and he had riches and honor in abundance. Contemporary English Version and helped him keep firm control of his kingdom. The people of Judah brought gifts to Jehoshaphat, but even after he became very rich and respected, English Revised Version Therefore the LORD stablished the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honour in abundance. GOD'S WORD® Translation So the LORD established Jehoshaphat's power over the kingdom. All the people of Judah gave gifts to Jehoshaphat, and he had a lot of riches and honor. Good News Translation The LORD gave Jehoshaphat firm control over the kingdom of Judah, and all the people brought him gifts, so that he became wealthy and highly honored. International Standard Version Therefore the LORD secured Jehoshaphat's kingdom under his control, with all of Judah paying him tribute, and Jehoshaphat became very wealthy and greatly respected. Majority Standard Bible So the LORD established the kingdom in his hand, and all Judah brought him tribute, so that he had an abundance of riches and honor. NET Bible The LORD made his kingdom secure; all Judah brought tribute to Jehoshaphat, and he became very wealthy and greatly respected. New Heart English Bible Therefore the LORD established the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat tribute; and he had riches and honor in abundance. Webster's Bible Translation Therefore the LORD established the kingdom in his hand: and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honor in abundance. World English Bible Therefore Yahweh established the kingdom in his hand. All Judah brought tribute to Jehoshaphat, and he had riches and honor in abundance. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd YHWH establishes the kingdom in his hand, and all Judah gives a present to Jehoshaphat, and he has riches and honor in abundance, Young's Literal Translation And Jehovah doth establish the kingdom in his hand, and all Judah give a present to Jehoshaphat, and he hath riches and honour in abundance, Smith's Literal Translation And Jehovah will prepare the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah will give a gift to Jehoshaphat, and riches will be to him and honor for multitude. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the Lord established the kingdom in his hand, and all Juda brought presents to Josaphat: and he acquired immense riches, and much glory. Catholic Public Domain Version And the Lord confirmed the kingdom in his hand. And all of Judah gave gifts to Jehoshaphat. And innumerable riches were brought to him, and much glory. New American Bible Through him, the LORD made the kingdom secure, and all Judah gave Jehoshaphat gifts, so that great wealth and glory was his. New Revised Standard Version Therefore the LORD established the kingdom in his hand. All Judah brought tribute to Jehoshaphat, and he had great riches and honor. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTherefore the LORD established the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought presents to Jehoshaphat and he had riches and honor in abundance. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And LORD JEHOVAH established the Kingdom in his hand and all the house of Yehuda gave gifts to Yehoshaphat, and he had great wealth and abundant honor. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Therefore the LORD established the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honour in abundance. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the Lord prospered the kingdom in his hand; and all Juda gave gifts to Josaphat; and he had great wealth and glory. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jehoshaphat Reigns in Judah…4but he sought the God of his father and walked by His commandments rather than the practices of Israel. 5So the LORD established the kingdom in his hand, and all Judah brought him tribute, so that he had an abundance of riches and honor. 6And his heart took delight in the ways of the LORD; furthermore, he removed the high places and Asherah poles from Judah.… Cross References 1 Kings 3:13 Moreover, I will give you what you did not request—both riches and honor—so that during all your days no man in any kingdom will be your equal. 1 Kings 10:23-24 So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. / The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart. 1 Kings 4:21 And Solomon reigned over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These kingdoms offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life. 1 Kings 4:25 Throughout the days of Solomon, Judah and Israel dwelt securely from Dan to Beersheba, each man under his own vine and his own fig tree. 1 Kings 10:27 The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. 2 Chronicles 1:12 therefore wisdom and knowledge have been granted to you. And I will also give you riches and wealth and honor unlike anything given to the kings before you or after you.” 2 Chronicles 9:22-23 So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. / All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart. 2 Chronicles 9:27 The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. Psalm 72:8-11 May he rule from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth. / May the nomads bow before him, and his enemies lick the dust. / May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts. ... Psalm 72:15-17 Long may he live! May gold from Sheba be given him. May people ever pray for him; may they bless him all day long. / May there be an abundance of grain in the land; may it sway atop the hills. May its fruit trees flourish like the forests of Lebanon, the people of its cities like the grass of the field. / May his name endure forever; may his name continue as long as the sun shines. In him may all nations be blessed; may they call him blessed. Proverbs 3:16 Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. Matthew 6:19-21 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Luke 12:31 But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added unto you. Luke 12:22-24 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear. / For life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. / Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storehouse or barn; yet God feeds them. How much more valuable you are than the birds! Treasury of Scripture Therefore the LORD established the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honor in abundance. A. 2 Samuel 7:25,26 And now, O LORD God, the word that thou hast spoken concerning thy servant, and concerning his house, establish it for ever, and do as thou hast said… 1 Kings 9:4,5 And if thou wilt walk before me, as David thy father walked, in integrity of heart, and in uprightness, to do according to all that I have commanded thee, and wilt keep my statutes and my judgments: … Psalm 127:1 A Song of degrees for Solomon. Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. brought [heb] gave 2 Chronicles 32:23 And many brought gifts unto the LORD to Jerusalem, and presents to Hezekiah king of Judah: so that he was magnified in the sight of all nations from thenceforth. 1 Samuel 10:27 But the children of Belial said, How shall this man save us? And they despised him, and brought him no presents. But he held his peace. 1 Kings 4:21 And Solomon reigned over all kingdoms from the river unto the land of the Philistines, and unto the border of Egypt: they brought presents, and served Solomon all the days of his life. he had riches 2 Chronicles 1:15 And the king made silver and gold at Jerusalem as plenteous as stones, and cedar trees made he as the sycomore trees that are in the vale for abundance. 2 Chronicles 9:27 And the king made silver in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar trees made he as the sycomore trees that are in the low plains in abundance. 2 Chronicles 18:1 Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance, and joined affinity with Ahab. Jump to Previous Abundance Control Establish Established Gifts Great Hand Honor Honour Jehoshaphat Jehosh'aphat Judah Kingdom Offerings Present Presents Riches Stablished Strong TributeJump to Next Abundance Control Establish Established Gifts Great Hand Honor Honour Jehoshaphat Jehosh'aphat Judah Kingdom Offerings Present Presents Riches Stablished Strong Tribute2 Chronicles 17 1. Jehoshaphat, succeeding Asa, reigns well, and prospers7. He sends Levites with the princes to teach Judah 10. His enemies being terrified by God, some of them bring him presents and tribute 12. His greatness, captains, and armies So the LORD established The phrase "the LORD established" underscores the divine sovereignty and providence in the affairs of men, particularly in the governance of His chosen people. The Hebrew root for "established" is "כּוּן" (kun), which conveys the idea of being firm, stable, or secure. This reflects the biblical principle that true stability and success come from God alone. In a historical context, this divine establishment signifies God's approval and blessing upon Jehoshaphat's reign, aligning with the covenantal promises made to David. the kingdom in his hand and all Judah brought him tribute so that he had great riches and honor The Lord stablished the kingdom in his hand.--Comp. 2Kings 14:5. Presents.--Minchah. This word often means tributary offerings, as in 2Chronicles 17:11, but here it obviously denotes the voluntary gifts of loyal subjects, usual at the beginning of a reign (1Samuel 10:27). . . . Verse 5. - All Judah brought presents to Jehoshaphat. These presents were, of course, voluntary gifts, though, like not a few others, custom may have taken off from them something of the bloom of spontaneousness (1 Samuel 10:27; 2 Samuel 8:2; 1 Kings 4:21; 1 Kings 10:25; Psalm 72:10).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So the LORDיְהוָ֤ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel established וַיָּ֨כֶן (way·yā·ḵen) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3559: To be erect the kingdom הַמַּמְלָכָה֙ (ham·mam·lā·ḵāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4467: Kingdom, sovereignty, dominion, reign in his hand, בְּיָד֔וֹ (bə·yā·ḏōw) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand and all כָל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every Judah יְהוּדָ֛ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites brought וַיִּתְּנ֧וּ (way·yit·tə·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5414: To give, put, set him לִיהוֹשָׁפָ֑ט (lî·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3092: Jehoshaphat -- 'the LORD has judged', the name of a number of Israelites tribute, מִנְחָ֖ה (min·ḥāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4503: A donation, tribute, a sacrificial offering so that he had וַֽיְהִי־ (way·hî-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be an abundance לָרֹֽב׃ (lā·rōḇ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7230: Multitude, abundance, greatness of riches עֹֽשֶׁר־ (‘ō·šer-) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6239: Wealth and honor. וְכָב֖וֹד (wə·ḵā·ḇō·wḏ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness Links 2 Chronicles 17:5 NIV2 Chronicles 17:5 NLT 2 Chronicles 17:5 ESV 2 Chronicles 17:5 NASB 2 Chronicles 17:5 KJV 2 Chronicles 17:5 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 17:5 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 17:5 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 17:5 French Bible 2 Chronicles 17:5 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 17:5 Therefore Yahweh established the kingdom in his (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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