2 Chronicles 19:2

2 Chronicles 19:1 bbe — And Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, went back to his house in Jerusalem in peace.

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"And Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, went back to his house in Jerusalem in peace."

— 2 Chronicles 19:1, Bible in Basic English

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“And Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned to his house in peace to Jerusalem.”
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2 Chronicles 19 — Context

And Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, went back to his house in Jerusalem in peace.

And Jehu, the son of Hanani the seer, went to King Jehoshaphat and said to him, Is it right for you to go to the help of evil-doers, loving the haters of the Lord? because of this, the wrath of the Lord has come on you.

But still there is some good in you, for you have put away the wood pillars out of the land, and have given your heart to the worship of God.

And Jehoshaphat was living in Jerusalem; and he went out again among the people, from Beer-sheba to the hill-country of Ephraim, guiding them back to the Lord, the God of their fathers.

2 Chronicles 19:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 19:1 say?

2 Chronicles 19:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, went back to his house in Jerusalem in peace.”

Where is 2 Chronicles 19:1 in the Bible?

2 Chronicles 19:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 19, verse 1.

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 19:1.

What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 19:1 in?

2 Chronicles 19:1 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 19:1?

2 Chronicles 19:1 reads (BBE): “And Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, went back to his house in Jerusalem in peace.” 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.

2 Chronicles 19:1 bbe — And Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, went back to his house in Jerusalem in peace.

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