Jehoshaphat the son of Asa began to reign over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The writer returns to the history of the kingdom of Judah (connect this verse with 1 Kings 15:24), briefly sketching a reign that is de…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Jehoshaphat. — The narrative here, so far as it is full and continuous, centers on the prophetic work of Elijah and Elisha, the sc…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And Jehoshaphat the son of Asa began to reign over Judah in
the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Jehoshaphat's reign appears to have been one of the best, both as to piety and prosperity. He pleased God, and God blessed him.

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