2 Chronicles 20:31 bbe — And Jehoshaphat was king over Judah: he was thirty-five years old when he became king, and he was ruling for twenty-fiv…

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"And Jehoshaphat was king over Judah: he was thirty-five years old when he became king, and he was ruling for twenty-five years in Jerusalem: his mother's name was Azubah, the daughter of Shilhi."

— 2 Chronicles 20:31, Bible in Basic English

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2 Chronicles 20 — Context

So they came to Jerusalem with corded instruments and wind-instruments into the house of the Lord.

And the fear of God came on all the kingdoms of the lands, when they had news of how the Lord made war on those who came against Israel.

So the kingdom of Jehoshaphat was quiet, for the Lord gave him rest on every side.

And Jehoshaphat was king over Judah: he was thirty-five years old when he became king, and he was ruling for twenty-five years in Jerusalem: his mother's name was Azubah, the daughter of Shilhi.

He went in the ways of his father Asa, not turning away, but doing right in the eyes of the Lord.

The high places, however, were not taken away, and the hearts of the people were still not true to the God of their fathers.

Now as for the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, first and last, they are recorded in the words of Jehu, the son of Hanani, which were put in the book of the kings of Israel.

2 Chronicles 20:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 20:31 say?

2 Chronicles 20:31 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Jehoshaphat was king over Judah: he was thirty-five years old when he became king, and he was ruling for twenty-five years in Jerusalem: his mother's name was Azubah, the daughter of Shilhi.”

Where is 2 Chronicles 20:31 in the Bible?

2 Chronicles 20:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 20, verse 31.

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 20:31.

What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 20:31 in?

2 Chronicles 20:31 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 20:31?

2 Chronicles 20:31 reads (BBE): “And Jehoshaphat was king over Judah: he was thirty-five years old when he became king, and he was ruling for twenty-five years in Jerusalem: his mother's name was Azubah, the daughter of Shilhi.” 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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