2 Chronicles 17:5 nasb — So the LORD established the kingdom in his control, and all Judah brought tribute to Jehoshaphat, and he had great rich…

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"So the LORD established the kingdom in his control, and all Judah brought tribute to Jehoshaphat, and he had great riches and honor."

— 2 Chronicles 17:5, NASB

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2 Chronicles 17 — Context

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He placed troops in all the fortified cities of Judah, and set garrisons in the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim which Asa his father had captured.

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The LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he followed the example of his father David's earlier days and did not seek the Baals,

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but sought the God of his father, followed His commandments, and did not act as Israel did.

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So the LORD established the kingdom in his control, and all Judah brought tribute to Jehoshaphat, and he had great riches and honor.

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He took great pride in the ways of the LORD and again removed the high places and the Asherim from Judah.

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Then in the third year of his reign he sent his officials, Ben-hail, Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel and Micaiah, to teach in the cities of Judah;

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and with them the Levites, Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah and Tobadonijah, the Levites; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, the priests.

2 Chronicles 17:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 17:5 say?
2 Chronicles 17:5 in the NASB reads: “So the LORD established the kingdom in his control, and all Judah brought tribute to Jehoshaphat, and he had great riches and honor.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 17:5 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 17:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 17, verse 5.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 17:5.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 17:5 in?
2 Chronicles 17:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 17:5?
2 Chronicles 17:5 reads (NASB): “So the LORD established the kingdom in his control, and all Judah brought tribute to Jehoshaphat, and he had great riches and honor.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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