2 Chronicles 20:35 net — Later King Jehoshaphat of Judah made an alliance with King Ahaziah of Israel, who did evil.

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"Later King Jehoshaphat of Judah made an alliance with King Ahaziah of Israel, who did evil."

— 2 Chronicles 20:35, NET Bible

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2 Chronicles 20 — Context

32

He followed in his father Asa’s footsteps and was careful to do what the LORD approved.

33

However, the high places were not eliminated; the people were still not devoted to the God of their ancestors.

34

The rest of the events of Jehoshaphat’s reign, from start to finish, are recorded in the Annals of Jehu son of Hanani, which are included in the Scroll of the Kings of Israel.

35

Later King Jehoshaphat of Judah made an alliance with King Ahaziah of Israel, who did evil.

36

They agreed to make large seagoing merchant ships; they built the ships in Ezion Geber.

37

Eliezer son of Dodavahu from Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat,“Because you made an alliance with Ahaziah, the LORD will shatter what you have made.” The ships were wrecked and unable to go to sea.

2 Chronicles 20:35 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 20:35 say?
2 Chronicles 20:35 in the NET Bible reads: “Later King Jehoshaphat of Judah made an alliance with King Ahaziah of Israel, who did evil.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 20:35 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 20:35 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 20, verse 35.
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 20:35.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 20:35 in?
2 Chronicles 20:35 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 20:35?
2 Chronicles 20:35 reads (NET): “Later King Jehoshaphat of Judah made an alliance with King Ahaziah of Israel, who did evil.” 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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