2 Chronicles 17:5-7
Common English Bible
5 The Lord gave him firm control over the kingdom, and all Judah brought Jehoshaphat tribute, so that he had abundant riches and honor. 6 Jehoshaphat took pride in the Lord’s ways and again removed the shrines and the sacred poles[a] from Judah.
7 In the third year of his rule, Jehoshaphat sent his officials Ben-hail, Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel, and Micaiah to teach in the cities of Judah.
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- 2 Chronicles 17:6 Heb asherim, perhaps objects devoted to the goddess Asherah
2 Chronicles 17:5-7
New International Version
5 The Lord established the kingdom under his control; and all Judah brought gifts(A) to Jehoshaphat, so that he had great wealth and honor.(B) 6 His heart was devoted(C) to the ways of the Lord; furthermore, he removed the high places(D) and the Asherah poles(E) from Judah.(F)
7 In the third year of his reign he sent his officials Ben-Hail, Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel and Micaiah to teach(G) in the towns of Judah.
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