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2 Chronicles 19:2

2 Chronicles 19:1 kjv — And Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned to his house in peace to Jerusalem.

King James Version

"And Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned to his house in peace to Jerusalem."

— 2 Chronicles 19:1, King James Version

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2 Chronicles 19 — Context

1

And Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned to his house in peace to Jerusalem.

2

And Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him, and said to king Jehoshaphat, Shouldest thou help the ungodly, and love them that hate the Lord? therefore is wrath upon thee from before the Lord.

3

Nevertheless there are good things found in thee, in that thou hast taken away the groves out of the land, and hast prepared thine heart to seek God.

4

And Jehoshaphat dwelt at Jerusalem: and he went out again through the people from Beer–sheba to mount Ephraim, and brought them back unto the Lord 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 King James Version reads: “And Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned to his house in peace to Jerusalem.”
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 (KJV): “And Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned to his house in peace to Jerusalem.” 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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