2 Chronicles 17:6

Contextual Overview

¹ Then Jehoshaphat, Asa's son, became the next king. He strengthened Judah to stand against any attack from Israel. ¹ And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel. ¹ And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel. ¹ Jehoshaphat, Asa's son, became king of Judah in his place. Jehoshaphat made Judah strong so they could fight against Israel. ¹ His son Jehoshaphat replaced him as king and solidified his rule over Israel. ¹ And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel. ¹ Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place, and strengthened himself against Israel. ¹Jehoshaphat his son then became king [of Judah] in Asa's place, and strengthened his position over Israel. ¹ Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place and strengthened himself against Israel. ¹ Forsothe Josaphat, his sone, regnyde for hym; and he hadde the maistrye ayens Israel.

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

his heart: Deuteronomy 28:47, Job 22:26

lifted up: that is, was encouraged

in the ways: Psalms 18:21, Psalms 18:22, Psalms 119:1, Psalms 138:5, Hosea 14:9, Acts 13:10

he took away: 2 Chronicles 14:3, 2 Chronicles 15:17, 2 Chronicles 19:3, 2 Chronicles 20:33, 2 Chronicles 31:1, 2 Chronicles 34:3-7, 1 Kings 22:43

Reciprocal: 2 Kings 15:4 - the high places Luke 19:2 - and he

Cross-References

Genesis 17:4
"Behold, my covenant is with you, and you shall be the father of a multitude of nations.

Genesis 17:4
As for me, look, my covenant is with you, and you shall be the father of a multitude of nations.

Genesis 17:4
"I am making my agreement with you: I will make you the father of many nations.

Genesis 17:4
"As for me, this is my covenant with you: You will be the father of a multitude of nations.

Genesis 17:4
As for me, behold, my covenant [is] with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations.

Genesis 17:4
"As for me, behold, my covenant is with you. You will be the father of a multitude of nations.

Genesis 17:4
"As for Me, behold, My covenant is with you, And [as a result] you shall be the father of many nations.

Genesis 17:4
And God seide to hym, Y am, and my couenaunt of pees is with thee, and thou schalt be the fadir of many folkis;

Genesis 17:4
`I -- lo, My covenant [is] with thee, and thou hast become father of a multitude of nations;

Genesis 17:4
"As for Me, this is My covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations.

Gill's Notes on the Bible

And his heart was lifted up in the ways of the Lord,.... It was engaged in them, was bent and set upon them; he walked in them with great pleasure and cheerfulness, being inspired with zeal and courage; he was fearless and intrepid, and regarded not any opposition he might have, or expect to have, in the work of reformation in which he was concerned:

moreover, he took away the high places; such as were dedicated to idols, but not those in which the true God was worshipped, 2 Chronicles 20:33

and groves out of Judah; where idols were placed; for though these had been removed by Asa, yet had been renewed in the latter part of his days, when more negligent of religion.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

His heart was lifted up - This expression generally occurs in a bad sense Deuteronomy 8:14; 2 Chronicles 26:16; Psalms 131:1; Proverbs 18:12; but here it must be taken differently. The margin “was encouraged” expresses fairly the true meaning. He first began by setting an example of faithfulness to Yahweh. He then proceeded to use his best endeavors to extirpate idolatry.

He took away the high places - Compare 2 Chronicles 20:33, and see the 2 Chronicles 15:17 note.