2 Chronicles 20:36 kjv — And he joined himself with him to make ships to go to Tarshish: and they made the ships in Ezion–geber.

King James Version

"And he joined himself with him to make ships to go to Tarshish: and they made the ships in Ezion–geber."

— 2 Chronicles 20:36, King James Version

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2 Chronicles 20 — Context

33

Howbeit the high places were not taken away: for as yet the people had not prepared their hearts unto the God of their fathers.

34

Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of Jehu the son of Hanani, who is mentioned in the book of the kings of Israel.

35

And after this did Jehoshaphat king of Judah join himself with Ahaziah king of Israel, who did very wickedly:

36

And he joined himself with him to make ships to go to Tarshish: and they made the ships in Ezion–geber.

37

Then Eliezer the son of Dodavah of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, Because thou hast joined thyself with Ahaziah, the Lord hath broken thy works. And the ships were broken, that they were not able to go to Tarshish.

2 Chronicles 20:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Chronicles 20:36 say?
2 Chronicles 20:36 in the King James Version reads: “And he joined himself with him to make ships to go to Tarshish: and they made the ships in Ezion–geber.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 20:36 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 20:36 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 20, verse 36.
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 20:36.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 20:36 in?
2 Chronicles 20:36 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 20:36?
2 Chronicles 20:36 reads (KJV): “And he joined himself with him to make ships to go to Tarshish: and they made the ships in Ezion–geber.” 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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