2 Chronicles 18:1

“Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance, and joined affinity with Ahab.”

"Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance, and joined affinity with Ahab." - 2 Chronicles 18:1
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What does 2 Chronicles 18:1 mean?

2 Chronicles 18:1 (KJV) states, "Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance, and joined affinity with Ahab." This verse is part of the larger narrative of the reign of King Jehoshaphat of Judah, and it provides important insight into the character and decisions of the…

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The Perils of Affinity: A Cautionary Tale from Jehoshaphat and Ahab

In the pages of 2 Chronicles 18:1 we find a brief yet profound statement about King Jehoshaphat: "Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance, and joined affinity with Ahab." On the surface, it seems like a celebration of Jehoshaphat’s success, a man gifted with great…

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A Prayer for Wisdom and Discernment in Alliances

Heavenly Father, In the quiet moments of reflection, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude for the abundance of blessings You have poured into our lives. As we delve into the wisdom found in Your word, particularly in 2 Chronicles 18:1, we acknowledge the profound…

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2 Chronicles 18:1 - "Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance, and joined affinity with Ahab."
1 Chronicles 18:2 - "And he smote Moab; and the Moabites became David's servants, and brought gifts."
2 Kings 1:18 - "Now the rest of the acts of Ahaziah which he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?"
1 Chronicles 2:18 - "¶ And Caleb the son of Hezron begat children of Azubah his wife, and of Jerioth: her sons are these; Jesher, and Shobab, and Ardon."
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1 Chronicles 1:18 - "And Arphaxad begat Shelah, and Shelah begat Eber."
1 Chronicles 23:18 - "Of the sons of Izhar; Shelomith the chief."
"And he smote Moab; and the Moabites became David's servants, and brought gifts." - 1 Chronicles 18:2
1 Chronicles 8:18 - "Ishmerai also, and Jezliah, and Jobab, the sons of Elpaal;"
1 Chronicles 24:18 - "The three and twentieth to Delaiah, the four and twentieth to Maaziah."
1 Chronicles 26:18 - "At Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar."
2 Kings 14:18 - "And the rest of the acts of Amaziah, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?"
1 Chronicles 3:18 - "Malchiram also, and Pedaiah, and Shenazar, Jecamiah, Hoshama, and Nedabiah."
1 Chronicles 7:18 - "And his sister Hammoleketh bare Ishod, and Abiezer, and Mahalah."
2 Chronicles 21:18 - "¶ And after all this the LORD smote him in his bowels with an incurable disease."
1 Chronicles 6:18 - "And the sons of Kohath were, Amram, and Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel."
1 Chronicles 18:1 - "Now after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them, and took Gath and her towns out of the hand of the Philistines."
2 Chronicles 17:18 - "And next him was Jehozabad, and with him an hundred and fourscore thousand ready prepared for the war."
2 Chronicles 18:6 - "But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we might enquire of him?"
2 Chronicles 18:28 - "So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up to Ramoth-gilead."
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1 Chronicles 25:18 - "The eleventh to Azareel, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:"
1 Chronicles 18:15 - "And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, recorder."
2 Chronicles 18:13 - "And Micaiah said, As the LORD liveth, even what my God saith, that will I speak."
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2 Chronicles 18:8 - "And the king of Israel called for one of his officers, and said, Fetch quickly Micaiah the son of Imla."
2 Chronicles 4:18 - "Thus Solomon made all these vessels in great abundance: for the weight of the brass could not be found out."