Verse Comparison: 2 Chronicles 17:3
American Standard Version
And Jehovah was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto the Baalim,
Amplified® Bible
The Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the first ways of his father [David]. He did not seek the Baals
Contemporary English Version
When Jehoshaphat's father had first become king of Judah, he was faithful to the LORD and refused to worship the god Baal as the kings of Israel did. Jehoshaphat followed his father's example and obeyed and worshiped the LORD. And so the LORD blessed Jehoshaphat
Darby English Version
And Jehovah was with Jehoshaphat, for he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto the Baals;
Good News Bible
The LORD blessed Jehoshaphat because he followed the example of his father's early life and did not worship Baal.
King James Version
And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto Baalim;
New American Standard Bible
The LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he followed the example of his father David's earlier days and did not seek the Baals,
New International Version
The LORD was with Jehoshaphat because in his early years he walked in the ways his father David had followed. He did not consult the Baals
New King James Version
Now the LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the former ways of his father David; he did not seek the Baals,
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The LORD remained with Jehoshaphat because he followed the example of his father David's earlier days and did not seek the Baals,
Revised Standard Version
The LORD was with Jehosh'aphat, because he walked in the earlier ways of his father; he did not seek the Ba'als,
Young's Literal Translation
And Jehovah is with Jehoshaphat, for he hath walked in the first ways of David his father, and hath not sought to Baalim,
