Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place and strengthened himself against Israel.
And Asa slept with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father, and Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place.
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.
and Asaph the father of Jehoshaphat, and Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah,
He set to work resolutely and built up all the wall that was broken down and raised towers upon it, and outside it he built another wall, and he strengthened the Millo in the city of David. He also made weapons and shields in abundance.
The king mourns, the prince is wrapped in despair, and the hands of the people of the land are paralyzed by terror. According to their way I will do to them, and according to their judgments I will judge them, and they shall know that I am the Lord.”
The Ammonites paid tribute to Uzziah, and his fame spread even to the border of Egypt, for he became very strong.
When the rule of Rehoboam was established and he was strong, he abandoned the law of the Lord, and all Israel with him.
Now these are the chiefs of David's mighty men, who gave him strong support in his kingdom, together with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the Lord concerning Israel.
Jehoshaphat the son of Asa began to reign over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel.
And Jonathan, Saul's son, rose and went to David at Horesh, and strengthened his hand in God.
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