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II Chronicles 20:37

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Then Eliezer son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, “Because you have allied yourself with Ahaziah, the LORD has destroyed your works.” So the ships were wrecked and were unable to sail to Tarshish.

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Matthew Henry Bible Commentaryv. 37

We have here, I. The great danger and distress that Jehoshaphat and his kingdom were in from a foreign invasion (Ch2 20:1, Ch2 20:2). II. The pious course he took for their safety, by fasting, and praying, and seeking God (Ch2 20:3-13). III. The assurance which God, by a prophet, immediately gave them of victory (Ch2 20:14-17). IV. Their thankful believing reception of those assurances (Ch2 20:18-21). V. The defeat which God gave to their enemies thereupon (Ch2 20:22-25). VI. A solemn thanksgiving which they kept for their victory, and for a happy consequences of it (Ch2 20:26-30). VII. The conclusion of the reign of Jehoshaphat, not without some blemishes (Ch2 20:31-37).

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Strong's Concordancev. 37

אֱלִיעֶזֶר (ʼĔlîyʻezer, H461) — Eliezer, the name of a Damascene and of ten Israelites בֵּן (bên, H1121) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative… דּוֹדָוָהוּ (Dôwdâvâhûw, H1735) — Dodavah, an Israelite מַרְאֵשָׁה (Marʼêshâh, H4762) — Mareshah, the name of two Israelites and of a place in Palestine נָבָא (nâbâʼ, H5012) — to prophesy, i.e. speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse) יְהוֹשָׁפָט (Yᵉhôwshâphâṭ, H3092) — Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem אָמַר (ʼâmar, H559) — to say (used with great latitude) חָבַר (châbar, H2266) — to join (literally or figuratively); specifically (by means of spells) to fascinate אֲחַזְיָה (ʼĂchazyâh, H274) — Achazjah, the name of a Jewish and an Israelite king יְהֹוָה (Yᵉhôvâh, H3068) — Jehovah, Jewish national name of God פָּרַץ (pârats, H6555) — to break out (in many applications, direct and indirect, literal and figurative) מַעֲשֶׂה (maʻăseh, H4639) — an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication,… אֳנִיָּה (ʼŏnîyâh, H591) — a ship שָׁבַר (shâbar, H7665) — to burst (literally or figuratively)

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For the king had the ships of Tarshish that went with Hiram’s servants, and once every three years the ships of Tarshish would arrive bearing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks.

II Chronicles 19:2rank 3

Jehu son of Hanani the seer went out to confront him and said to King Jehoshaphat, “Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the LORD? Because of this, the wrath of the LORD is upon you.

Proverbs 9:6rank 2

Leave your folly behind, and you will live; walk in the way of understanding.”

Revelation of John 3:19rank 2

Those I love, I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent.

II Chronicles 16:9rank 2

For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be at war.”

I Kings 22:48rank 2

Jehoshaphat built ships of Tarshish to go to Ophir for gold, but they never set sail, because they were wrecked at Ezion-geber.

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For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.”

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