2 Chronicles 18:1

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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

Complete Jewish Bible:

Y'hoshafat had wealth and honor in abundance, and by marriage he allied himself with Ach'av.

Berean Standard Bible:

Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honor in abundance, and he allied himself with Ahab by marriage.

American Standard Version:

Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honor in abundance; and he joined affinity with Ahab.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Now Jehoshaphat{H3092} had riches{H6239} and honour{H3519} in abundance{H7230}, and joined affinity{H2859} with Ahab{H256}.

Cross-References (KJV):

2 Chronicles 17:5

  • Therefore the LORD stablished the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honour in abundance.

2 Chronicles 21:6

  • And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, like as did the house of Ahab: for he had the daughter of Ahab to wife: and he wrought [that which was] evil in the eyes of the LORD.

2 Kings 8:18

  • And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, as did the house of Ahab: for the daughter of Ahab was his wife: and he did evil in the sight of the LORD.

2 Chronicles 19:2

  • And Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him, and said to king Jehoshaphat, Shouldest thou help the ungodly, and love them that hate the LORD? therefore [is] wrath upon thee from before the LORD.

Matthew 6:33

  • But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

2 Chronicles 1:11

  • And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:

2 Chronicles 1:15

  • And the king made silver and gold at Jerusalem [as plenteous] as stones, and cedar trees made he as the sycomore trees that [are] in the vale for abundance.

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Commentary for 2 Chronicles 18:1

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: H3092
    There are 75 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: יְהוֹשָׁפָט
    Transliteration: Yᵉhôwshâphâṭ
    Pronunciation: yeh-ho-shaw-fawt'
    Description: from יְהֹוָה and שָׁפַט; Jehovah-judged; Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem; Jehoshaphat. Compare יוֹשָׁפָט.
  2. Strong's Number: H6239
    There are 36 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: עֹשֶׁר
    Transliteration: ʻôsher
    Pronunciation: o'-sher
    Description: from עָשַׁר; wealth; [idiom] far (richer), riches.
  3. Strong's Number: H3519
    There are 189 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: כָּבוֹד
    Transliteration: kâbôwd
    Pronunciation: kaw-bode'
    Description: rarely כָּבֹד; from כָּבַד; properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness; glorious(-ly), glory, honour(-able).
  4. Strong's Number: H7230
    There are 149 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: רֹב
    Transliteration: rôb
    Pronunciation: robe
    Description: from רָבַב; abundance (in any respect); abundance(-antly), all, [idiom] common (sort), excellent, great(-ly, -ness, number), huge, be increased, long, many, more in number, most, much, multitude, plenty(-ifully), [idiom] very (age).
  5. Strong's Number: H2859
    There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: חָתַן
    Transliteration: châthan
    Pronunciation: khaw-than'
    Description: a primitive root; to give (a daughter) away in marriage; hence (generally) to contract affinity by marriage; join in affinity, father in law, make marriages, mother in law, son in law.
  6. Strong's Number: H256
    There are 397 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אַחְאָב
    Transliteration: ʼAchʼâb
    Pronunciation: akh-awb'
    Description: once (by contraction) אֶחָב (Jeremiah 29:22); from אָח and אָב; brother (i.e. friend) of (his) father; Achab, the name of a king of Israel and of a prophet at Babylon; Ahab.