What other Scriptures warn against ungodly alliances like in 2 Chronicles 20:36?

◄ Other Scriptures on ungodly alliances? ►

“Jehoshaphat made an alliance with Ahaziah king of Israel, who acted wickedly.”

The Lord later destroyed their joint shipping venture (20:37), underscoring His displeasure when His people partner with the ungodly.

Why God Objects to Ungodly Alliances

- They draw hearts away from exclusive loyalty to Him.

- They invite compromise with sin and idolatry.

- They presume that human strength can accomplish what God alone provides.

Old Testament Warnings

- Exodus 34:12 — “Be careful that you make no treaty with the inhabitants of the land where you are going, lest they become a snare in your midst.”

- Deuteronomy 7:2-4 — Israel must “show them no mercy” and “not intermarry with them, for they will turn your sons away from following Me.”

- Judges 2:2-3 — Failure to break treaties led to enduring thorns and snares.

- 1 Samuel 8:19-20 — Israel’s demand for a king “like all the other nations” shows alliance-seeking hearts.

- 2 Chronicles 19:2 — “Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the LORD? Because of this, wrath has come upon you.”

- Isaiah 30:1 — “Woe to the rebellious children … who form an alliance, but not by My Spirit.”

- Isaiah 31:1 — “Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help … but do not look to the Holy One of Israel.”

- Psalm 1:1 — Blessing is promised to the one who “does not walk in the counsel of the wicked.”

- Proverbs 13:20 — “He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.”

New Testament Echoes

- 2 Corinthians 6:14-17 — “Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers … ‘Come out from among them and be separate,’ says the Lord.”

- James 4:4 — “Friendship with the world is hostility toward God.”

- 1 Corinthians 15:33 — “Do not be deceived: ‘Bad company corrupts good character.’”

- Revelation 18:4 — “Come out of her, My people, so that you will not share in her sins.”

Patterns to Notice

- The command is consistent—avoid binding relationships that dilute obedience.

- Warnings span covenants and cultures, showing a timeless principle.

- Consequences are both spiritual (idolatry, moral drift) and practical (lost battles, ruined ventures).

Living It Out

• Examine partnerships—business, romantic, or political—through the lens of Scripture.

• Seek counsel from mature believers before committing.

• Trust God’s provision more than human alliances.