The Conditions of National Prosperity
2 Chronicles 17:1-19
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.


This chapter shows —

I. THAT TRUE RELIGION IS THE BASIS OF THE STATE; and that wherever it prospers there the State prospers.

II. THAT IT IS THE WISDOM OF KINGS TO ENCOURAGE RELIGION with all their power and influence.

III. THAT A RELIGIOUS NATION IS EVER A GREAT NATION.

IV. THAT A RELIGIOUS NATION IS EVER A PEACEFUL AND UNITED NATION.

( A. Clarke, D. D..)



Parallel Verses
KJV: And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.

WEB: Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place, and strengthened himself against Israel.




The Accession of Jehoshaphat
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