2 Chronicles 17:1
Modern Translations
New International Version
Jehoshaphat his son succeeded him as king and strengthened himself against Israel.

New Living Translation
Then Jehoshaphat, Asa’s son, became the next king. He strengthened Judah to stand against any attack from Israel.

English Standard Version
Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place and strengthened himself against Israel.

Berean Study Bible
Asa’s son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place, and he strengthened himself against Israel.

New American Standard Bible
His son Jehoshaphat then became king in his place, and he proved himself strong over Israel.

NASB 1995
Jehoshaphat his son then became king in his place, and made his position over Israel firm.

NASB 1977
Jehoshaphat his son then became king in his place, and made his position over Israel firm.

Amplified Bible
Jehoshaphat his son then became king [of Judah] in Asa’s place, and strengthened his position over Israel.

Christian Standard Bible
His son Jehoshaphat became king in his place and strengthened himself against Israel.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
His son Jehoshaphat became king in his place and strengthened himself against Israel.

Contemporary English Version
Jehoshaphat son of Asa became king and strengthened his defenses against Israel.

Good News Translation
Jehoshaphat succeeded his father Asa as king and strengthened his position against Israel.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Asa's son Jehoshaphat succeeded him as king. Jehoshaphat strengthened himself [to wage war] against Israel.

International Standard Version
Asa's son Jehoshaphat succeeded him as king, and he consolidated his authority over Israel

NET Bible
His son Jehoshaphat replaced him as king and solidified his rule over Israel.
Classic Translations
King James Bible
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.

New King James Version
Then Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place, and strengthened himself against Israel.

King James 2000 Bible
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.

New Heart English Bible
Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place, and strengthened himself against Israel.

World English Bible
Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place, and strengthened himself against Israel.

American King James Version
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.

American Standard Version
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.

A Faithful Version
Then Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place. And he made himself strong against Israel.

Darby Bible Translation
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.

English Revised Version
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.

Early Modern
Geneva Bible of 1587
And Iehosphat his sonne reigned in his steade, and preuailed against Israel.

Bishops' Bible of 1568
And Iehosaphat his sonne raigned in his steade, and preuailed against Israel.

Coverdale Bible of 1535
And Iosaphat his sonne was kynge in his steade, & waxed mightie against Israel.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And his son Jehoshaphat reigns in his stead, and he strengthens himself against Israel,

Young's Literal Translation
And Jehoshaphat his son reigneth in his stead, and he strengtheneth himself against Israel,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jehoshaphat his son will reign in his stead, and he will strengthen himself against Israel.

Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Josaphat his son reigned in his stead, and grew strong against Israel.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then Jehoshaphat, his son, reigned in his place. And he grew strong against Israel.

Translations from Aramaic
Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Yehoshaphat his son arose in the Kingdom after him, and he was strengthened against Israel.

Lamsa Bible
AND Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.

OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Josaphat his son reigned in his stead, Josaphat strengthened himself against Israel.
















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