July 23, 2026
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Reading along with us in 2 Chronicles and Luke? Here’s today’s reading:
2 Chronicles 17 (NIV)
Jehoshaphat King of Judah
1 Jehoshaphat his son succeeded him as king and strengthened himself against Israel. 2 He stationed troops in all the fortified cities of Judah and put garrisons in Judah and in the towns of Ephraim that his father Asa had captured.…..Continue Reading
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Another righteous king in Judah who is wise to build up defenses and is blessed by God in the wealth accumulated and the fear/favor brought about by God amongst his neighbors. He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. And I don’t recall reading about a king who sent people around to teach the people Scripture, and yet we have it here. So good to build up the military but even better to build up people’s knowledge and faith.
2 chronicles 17
It seems like such a simple system to obey and good will follow, however, our sinful nature wants to rebel, wants the things we cannot/should not have. We see it so evident in the kings of Israel; some follow God and some are overtaken by the wealth, power, or position and leave God out of it. End result is always the same as it still is with us and yet still disobedience happens everyday!
2 Chronicles 17
2 Chronicles 17
Psalm 145; 2 Chronicles 17; Zechariah 4
2 Chronicles 17