2 Chronicles 20:27-37 ▼

27 Then all the men of Judah (praised) and Jerusalem (city of peace), with Jehoshaphat (YHWH has judged) at their head, returned joyfully to Jerusalem, for the LORD {YHWH} had made them rejoice over their enemies.

28 So they entered Jerusalem (city of peace) and went into the house of the LORD {YHWH} with harps, lyres, and trumpets.

29 And the fear of God {Elohim} came upon all the kingdoms of the lands when they heard that the LORD {YHWH} had fought against the enemies of Israel (he wrestles with God).

30 Then Jehoshaphat’s (YHWH has judged) kingdom was at peace, for his God {Elohaw} had given him rest on every side.

31 So Jehoshaphat (YHWH has judged) reigned over Judah (praised). He was thirty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem (city of peace) twenty-five years. His mother’s name was Azubah (forsaken) daughter of Shilhi (armed).

32 And Jehoshaphat walked in the way of his father Asa (healer) and did not turn away from it; he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD {YHWH}.

33 The high places, however, were not removed; the people had not yet set their hearts on the God {Elohe} of their fathers.

34 As for the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat (YHWH has judged), from beginning to end, they are indeed written in the Chronicles of Jehu (YHWH is He) son of Hanani (gracious), which are recorded in the Book of the Kings of Israel (he wrestles with God).

35 Later, Jehoshaphat (YHWH has judged) king of Judah (praised) made an alliance with Ahaziah (YHWH holds) king of Israel (he wrestles with God), who acted wickedly (who made him act wickedly).

36 They agreed to make ships to go to Tarshish (a fleet of trading ships), and these were built in Ezion-geber (backbone).

37 Then Eliezer (God is my helper) son of Dodavahu (beloved of YHWH) of Mareshah (crest of a hill) prophesied against Jehoshaphat (YHWH has judged), saying, “Because you have allied yourself with Ahaziah (YHWH holds), the LORD {YHWH} has destroyed your works.” So the ships were wrecked and were unable to sail to Tarshish (set sail to trade).