2 Chronicles 17:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 17:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 17:1 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 17:1 — KJV
“And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.”
— 2 Chronicles 17:1 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 17:1 in Context — About the Book of 2 Chronicles
2 Chronicles follows the kings of Judah from Solomon's temple dedication to the Babylonian exile, spotlighting every revival along the way. Its most quoted promise — if my people humble themselves and pray — remains the Bible's clearest formula for national and personal restoration.
Cross-References for 2 Chronicles 17:1
“Then he took his eldest son that should have reigned in his stead, and offered him for a burnt offering upon the wall. And there was great indignation against Israel: and they departed from him, and returned to their own land.”
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“And one told Jacob, and said, Behold, thy son Joseph cometh unto thee: and Israel strengthened himself, and sat upon the bed.”
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“And Asa slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father: and Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead. Jehoshaphat: Gr. Josaphat”
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“And Jehoshaphat slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father: and Jehoram his son reigned in his stead.”
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“Ahaziah the son of Ahab began to reign over Israel in Samaria the seventeenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, and reigned two years over Israel.”
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