2 Chronicles 21:2

Jehoram’s Reign

21:2 His brothers, Jehoshaphat’s sons, were Azariah, Jechiel, Zechariah, Azariahu, Michael, and Shephatiah. All of these were sons of King Jehoshaphat of Israel.

2 Chronicles 17:1

Jehoshaphat Becomes King

17:1 His son Jehoshaphat replaced him as king and solidified his rule over Israel.

2 Chronicles 19:1

19:1 When King Jehoshaphat of Judah returned home safely to Jerusalem,

2 Chronicles 20:30

20:30 Jehoshaphat’s kingdom enjoyed peace; his God made him secure on every side.


sn A number of times in 2 Chronicles “Israel” is used instead of the more specific “Judah”; see 2 Chr 12:6; 23:2). In the interest of consistency some translations (e.g., NAB, NRSV) substitute “Judah” for “Israel” here.

tn Heb “and strengthened himself over Israel.”

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tn Heb “and his God gave him rest all around.”