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2 Chronicles · read by Major Ian Thomas
50 verses, in order. Only the verses Major read aloud are shown.
2 Chronicles 13
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In the eighteenth year of Jeroboam's reign, Abijah became king of Judah,Read from KJV · (1986 Prairie Series) 6 - Asa Was a Good Man, but a Fool
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and the men of Judah raised the battle cry. And when they raised the cry, God routed Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah.Read from KJV · (1986 Prairie Series) 6 - Asa Was a Good Man, but a Fool
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So the Israelites fled before Judah, and God delivered them into their hands.Read from NKJV · (1986 Prairie Series) 6 - Asa Was a Good Man, but a Fool
2 Chronicles 14
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And Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God.Read from NKJV · (1986 Prairie Series) 6 - Asa Was a Good Man, but a Fool
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He removed the foreign altars and high places, shattered the sacred pillars, and chopped down the Asherah poles.Read from KJV · (1986 Prairie Series) 6 - Asa Was a Good Man, but a Fool
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He also removed the high places and incense altars from all the cities of Judah, and under him the kingdom was at peace.Read from KJV · (1986 Prairie Series) 6 - Asa Was a Good Man, but a Fool
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Then Asa and his army pursued them as far as Gerar. The Cushites fell and could not recover, for they were crushed before the LORD and His army. So the people of Judah carried off a great amount of plunderRead from KJV · (1986 Prairie Series) 6 - Asa Was a Good Man, but a Fool
2 Chronicles 15
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Now the Spirit of God came upon Azariah son of Oded.Read from ESV · (1986 Prairie Series) 6 - Asa Was a Good Man, but a Fool
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For many years Israel has been without the true God, without a priest to instruct them, and without the law.Read from KJV · (1986 Prairie Series) 6 - Asa Was a Good Man, but a Fool
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But as for you, be strong; do not be discouraged, for your work will be rewarded."Read from KJV · (1986 Prairie Series) 6 - Asa Was a Good Man, but a Fool
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Then they entered into a covenant to seek the LORD, the God of their fathers, with all their heart and soul.Read from NKJV · (1986 Prairie Series) 6 - Asa Was a Good Man, but a Fool
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And all Judah rejoiced over the oath, for they had sworn it with all their heart. They had sought Him earnestly, and He was found by them. So the LORD gave them rest on every side.Read from KJV · (1986 Prairie Series) 6 - Asa Was a Good Man, but a Fool
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And he brought into the house of God the silver and gold articles that he and his father had dedicated.Read from KJV · (1986 Prairie Series) 6 - Asa Was a Good Man, but a Fool
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And there was no war until the thirty-fifth year of Asa's reign.Read from KJV · (1986 Prairie Series) 6 - Asa Was a Good Man, but a Fool
2 Chronicles 16
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At that time Hanani the seer came to King Asa of Judah and told him, "Because you have relied on the king of Aram and not on the LORD your God, the army of the king of Aram has escaped from your hand.Read from KJV · (1986 Prairie Series) 6 - Asa Was a Good Man, but a Fool
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So in the forty-first year of his reign, Asa died and rested with his fathers.Read from KJV · (1986 Prairie Series) 6 - Asa Was a Good Man, but a Fool
2 Chronicles 17
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Asa's son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place, and he strengthened himself against Israel.Read from KJV · (1986 Prairie Series) 7 - Asa Hostile: Jehoshaphat Humbled
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They taught throughout Judah, taking with them the Book of the Law of the LORD. They went throughout the towns of Judah and taught the people.Read from KJV · (1986 Prairie Series) 7 - Asa Hostile: Jehoshaphat Humbled
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And the dread of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that surrounded Judah, so that they did not make war against Jehoshaphat.Read from KJV · (1986 Prairie Series) 7 - Asa Hostile: Jehoshaphat Humbled
2 Chronicles 18
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Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honor in abundance, and he allied himself with Ahab by marriage.Read from KJV · The Believer's Hope
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And some years later he went down to visit Ahab in Samaria, where Ahab sacrificed many sheep and cattle for him and the people with him, and urged him to march up to Ramoth-gilead.Read from KJV · The Believer's Hope
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Ahab king of Israel asked Jehoshaphat king of Judah, "Will you go with me against Ramoth-gilead?" And Jehoshaphat replied, "I am like you, and my people are your people; we will join you in the war."Read from KJV · Jehoshaphat - 'Faith Cometh by Hearing'
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But Jehoshaphat asked, "Is there not still a prophet of the LORD here of whom we can inquire?"Read from KJV · The Believer's Hope
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Then the messenger who had gone to call Micaiah instructed him, "Behold, with one accord the words of the prophets are favorable to the king. So please let your words be like theirs, and speak favorably."Read from KJV · (1986 Prairie Series) 7 - Asa Hostile: Jehoshaphat Humbled
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So Micaiah declared: "I saw all Israel scattered on the hills like sheep without a shepherd. And the LORD said, 'These people have no master; let each one return home in peace.'"Read from KJV · (1986 Prairie Series) 7 - Asa Hostile: Jehoshaphat Humbled
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Micaiah replied, "You will soon see, on that day when you go and hide in an inner room."Read from KJV · (1986 Prairie Series) 7 - Asa Hostile: Jehoshaphat Humbled
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The battle raged throughout that day, and the king of Israel propped himself up in his chariot facing the Arameans until evening. And at sunset he died.Read from KJV · (1986 Prairie Series) 7 - Asa Hostile: Jehoshaphat Humbled
2 Chronicles 19
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When Jehoshaphat king of Judah had returned safely to his home in Jerusalem,Read from KJV · The Believer's Hope
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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.Read from KJV · The Believer's Hope
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However, some good is found in you, for you have removed the Asherah poles from the land and have set your heart on seeking God."Read from KJV · The Believer's Hope
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And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery."Read from KJV · The Believer's Hope
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He commanded them, saying, "You must serve faithfully and wholeheartedly in the fear of the LORD.Read from KJV · The Believer's Hope
2 Chronicles 20
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After this, the Moabites and Ammonites, together with some of the Meunites, came to make war against Jehoshaphat.Read from KJV · The Believer's Hope
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Then some men came and told Jehoshaphat, "A vast army is coming against you from Edom, from beyond the Sea; they are already in Hazazon-tamar" (that is, En-gedi).Read from KJV · Jehoshaphat - 'Faith Cometh by Hearing'
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Jehoshaphat was alarmed and set his face to seek the LORD. And he proclaimed a fast throughout Judah.Read from NKJV · The Believer's Hope
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So the people of Judah gathered to seek the LORD, and indeed, they came from all the cities of Judah to seek Him.Read from KJV · (1986 Prairie Series) 7 - Asa Hostile: Jehoshaphat Humbled
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Then Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem in the house of the LORD in front of the new courtyardRead from KJV · Jehoshaphat - 'Faith Cometh by Hearing'
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and said, "O LORD, God of our fathers, are You not the God who is in heaven, and do You not rule over all the kingdoms of the nations? Power and might are in Your hand, and no one can stand against You.Read from KJV · Jehoshaphat - 'Faith Cometh by Hearing'
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They have lived in the land and have built in it a sanctuary for Your Name, saying,Read from KJV · Jehoshaphat - 'Faith Cometh by Hearing'
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'If disaster comes upon us—whether sword or judgment, plague or famine—we will stand before this temple and before You, for Your Name is in this temple. We will cry out to You in our distress, and You will hear us and save us.'Read from KJV · Jehoshaphat - 'Faith Cometh by Hearing'
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And now, here are the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, whom You did not let Israel invade when they came out of the land of Egypt; but Israel turned away from them and did not destroy them.Read from KJV · The Believer's Hope
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See how they are repaying us by coming to drive us out of the possession that You gave us as an inheritance.Read from KJV · (1986 Prairie Series) 7 - Asa Hostile: Jehoshaphat Humbled
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Our God, will You not judge them? For we are powerless before this vast army that comes against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon You."Read from KJV · Jehoshaphat - 'Faith Cometh by Hearing'
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Meanwhile all the men of Judah, with their wives and children and little ones, were standing before the LORD.Read from ESV · Jehoshaphat - 'Faith Cometh by Hearing'
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And he said, "Listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Listen, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the LORD says: 'Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army, for the battle does not belong to you, but to God.Read from KJV · The Believer's Hope
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Then Jehoshaphat bowed facedown, and all the people of Judah and Jerusalem fell down before the LORD to worship Him.Read from KJV · Jehoshaphat - 'Faith Cometh by Hearing'
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And the Levites from the Kohathites and Korahites stood up to praise the LORD, the God of Israel, shouting in a very loud voice.Read from KJV · The Believer's Hope
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Then Jehoshaphat consulted with the people and appointed those who would sing to the LORD and praise the splendor of His holiness. As they went out before the army, they were singing: "Give thanks to the LORD, for His loving devotion endures forever."Read from KJV · The Believer's Hope
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The moment they began their shouts and praises, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who had come against Judah, and they were defeated.Read from KJV · The Believer's Hope
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Then all the men of Judah and Jerusalem, with Jehoshaphat at their head, returned joyfully to Jerusalem, for the LORD had made them rejoice over their enemies.Read from KJV · The Believer's Hope