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Berean Standard Bible

“Asa’s son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place, and he strengthened himself against Israel.”

2 Chronicles 17:1

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Jehoshaphat succeeds his father Asa as king of Judah. Chronicles introduces him as a strong ruler who prepared his country against threats from Israel.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And Jehoshaphat his son became king in his place, and made himself strong against Israel.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y REINÓ en su lugar Josaphat su hijo, el cual prevaleció contra Israel.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

En lugar de Asá reinó su hijo Josafat, el cual se fortificó contra Israel.

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