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Jehoshaphat the son of Asa began to reign over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel.
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Kings vs. Chronicles
Commentators explain that this verse marks a shift back to Judah's history. The book of Kings provides only a brief summary of Jehoshaphat's reign because its primary focus is on the northern kingdom of Israel and its prophets. For a much fuller account of Jehoshaphat's significant reign and religious reforms, scholars direct readers to 2 Chronicles chapters 17-20.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
Jehoshaphat. — The narrative here, so far as it is full and continuous, centers on the prophetic work of Elijah and Elisha, the sc…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Jehoshaphat the son of Asa began to reign over Judah inthe fourth year of Ahab king of Israel
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Jehoshaphat's reign appears to have been one of the best, both as to piety and prosperity. He pleased God, and God blessed him.
