2 Chronicles 17:4

“But sought to the God of his father, and walked in his commandments, and not after the doings of Israel.”

"But sought to the God of his father, and walked in his commandments, and not after the doings of Israel." - 2 Chronicles 17:4
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What does 2 Chronicles 17:4 mean?

2 Chronicles 17:4 (KJV) states: "But sought to the Lord God of his father, and walked in his commandments, and not after the doings of Israel." This verse is taken from the book of 2 Chronicles, which is a historical account of the kings of Judah. The verse refers to King…

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Walking in Covenant Faithfulness: The Example of Jehoshaphat

As we delve into the life of Jehoshaphat, King of Judah, we arrive at a profound lesson encapsulated in 2 Chronicles 17:4: "But sought to the LORD God of his father, and walked in his commandments, and not after the doings of Israel." This verse not only reveals the heart of a…

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A Prayer for Walking in God’s Commands

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with humble hearts, seeking Your wisdom and guidance. We draw inspiration from the words of 2 Chronicles 17:4, which says, "But sought to the LORD God of his father, and walked in his commandments, and not after the doings of Israel.”…

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2 Chronicles 28:17 - "For again the Edomites had come and smitten Judah, and carried away captives."
2 Chronicles 17:12 - "¶ And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly; and he built in Judah castles, and cities of store."
2 Chronicles 4:15 - "One sea, and twelve oxen under it."
1 Chronicles 17:2 - "Then Nathan said unto David, Do all that is in thine heart; for God is with thee."
2 Chronicles 17:18 - "And next him was Jehozabad, and with him an hundred and fourscore thousand ready prepared for the war."
2 Chronicles 17:1 - "And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel."
2 Chronicles 30:4 - "And the thing pleased the king and all the congregation."
2 Chronicles 17:19 - "These waited on the king, beside those whom the king put in the fenced cities throughout all Judah."
2 Chronicles 26:17 - "And Azariah the priest went in after him, and with him fourscore priests of the LORD, that were valiant men:"
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2 Chronicles 33:17 - "Nevertheless the people did sacrifice still in the high places, yet unto the LORD their God only."
2 Chronicles 31:17 - "Both to the genealogy of the priests by the house of their fathers, and the Levites from twenty years old and upward, in their charges by their courses;"
2 Chronicles 17:13 - "And he had much business in the cities of Judah: and the men of war, mighty men of valour, were in Jerusalem."
2 Chronicles 7:4 - "¶ Then the king and all the people offered sacrifices before the LORD."