Metropolitan Pulpit 2 Chronicles 17:1-19 And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.… I. HIS POLICY AS A STATESMAN. 1. It was protective (ver. 1, 2). 2. It was wise. 3. It was eminently patriotic. II. HIS CHARACTER AS A MAN. 1. He was distinguished for true piety. (1) In his every-day life (ver, 3). (2) In his private devotions (vers. 3, 4). (3) In his obedience to God (ver. 4). 2. The inspiration of his heart came from the consciousness of his obedience to God (ver. 6). III. HIS WISDOM AS A RULER. 1. He removed temptation from his people (ver. 6). 2. He provided for his people the highest means of good (vers. 7-9). (Metropolitan Pulpit.) Parallel Verses KJV: And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.WEB: Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place, and strengthened himself against Israel. |
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