2 Chronicles 20:32

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And he walked in the way of Asa his father, and departed not from it, doing [that which was] right in the sight of the LORD.

Complete Jewish Bible:

He lived in the manner of Asa his father and did not turn away from it, doing what was right from ADONAI's perspective;

Berean Standard Bible:

And Jehoshaphat walked in the way of his father Asa and did not turn away from it; he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD.

American Standard Version:

And he walked in the way of Asa his father, and turned not aside from it, doing that which was right in the eyes of Jehovah.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And he walked^{H3212} in the way^{H1870} of Asa^{H609} his father^{H1}, and departed^{H5493} not from it, doing^{H6213} that which was right^{H3477} in the sight^{H5869} of the LORD^{H3068}.

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Commentary for 2 Chronicles 20:32

2 Chronicles 20:32 is a verse that speaks of King Jehoshaphat of Judah, who is being evaluated in terms of his adherence to the religious and moral legacy of his father, King Asa. The verse succinctly states, "And he walked in the way of Asa his father, and departed not from it, doing [that which was] right in the sight of the LORD." This assessment of Jehoshaphat's reign is significant within the historical context of the Divided Monarchy period, where the kingdoms of Israel and Judah were often led by kings who were judged based on their fidelity to the laws and worship of Yahweh, the God of Israel.

King Asa, Jehoshaphat's father, was known for his religious reforms and for seeking the Lord during his reign. He removed idols and altars of foreign gods and even deposed his own grandmother from her position as queen mother because of her idolatry. Asa's commitment to the Lord was rewarded with periods of peace and prosperity in Judah.

In 2 Chronicles 20:32, Jehoshaphat is commended for following in his father's footsteps, indicating that he too engaged in religious reforms, promoted the worship of Yahweh, and upheld the covenantal laws. This verse reflects the Chronicler's theological perspective, emphasizing the importance of loyalty to the Lord and the positive consequences that such loyalty brings to the nation. The Chronicler, who wrote this account, was particularly interested in the religious life of Judah and often highlighted the actions of kings in relation to the Temple, worship, and adherence to the Torah.

The themes present in this verse include religious fidelity, the importance of leadership in maintaining the spiritual integrity of the nation, and the continuity of religious practice within the Davidic dynasty. Jehoshaphat's alignment with his father's policies and his righteous conduct would have been seen as a model for the people of Judah to follow, reinforcing the idea that the welfare of the nation was closely tied to the worship and service of the Lord.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: H3212
   There are 938 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָלַךְ
   Transliteration: yâlak
   Pronunciation: yaw-lak'
   Description: a primitive root (compare הָלַךְ); to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses); [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak.
   
2. Strong's Number: H1870
   There are 627 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: דֶּרֶךְ
   Transliteration: derek
   Pronunciation: deh'-rek
   Description: from דָּרַךְ; a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb; along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever).
   
3. Strong's Number: H609
   There are 201 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָסָא
   Transliteration: ʼÂçâʼ
   Pronunciation: aw-saw'
   Description: of uncertain derivation; Asa, the name of a king and of a Levite; Asa.
   
4. Strong's Number: H1
   There are 15773 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָב
   Transliteration: ʼâb
   Pronunciation: awb
   Description: a primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application; chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'.
   
5. Strong's Number: H5493
   There are 283 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: סוּר
   Transliteration: çûwr
   Pronunciation: soor
   Description: or שׂוּר; (Hosea 9:12), a primitive root; to turn off (literal or figurative); be(-head), bring, call back, decline, depart, eschew, get (you), go (aside), [idiom] grievous, lay away (by), leave undone, be past, pluck away, put (away, down), rebel, remove (to and fro), revolt, [idiom] be sour, take (away, off), turn (aside, away, in), withdraw, be without.
   
6. Strong's Number: H6213
   There are 2286 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עָשָׂה
   Transliteration: ʻâsâh
   Pronunciation: aw-saw'
   Description: a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application; accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use.
   
7. Strong's Number: H3477
   There are 119 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָשָׁר
   Transliteration: yâshâr
   Pronunciation: yaw-shawr'
   Description: from יָשַׁר; straight (literally or figuratively); convenient, equity, Jasher, just, meet(-est), [phrase] pleased well right(-eous), straight, (most) upright(-ly, -ness).
   
8. Strong's Number: H5869
   There are 830 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עַיִן
   Transliteration: ʻayin
   Pronunciation: ah'-yin
   Description: probably a primitive word; an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape); affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves).
   
9. Strong's Number: H3068
   There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְהֹוָה
   Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
   Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
   Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.