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Bible Reading for September 05

2 Chronicles 17
[1] And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself
against Israel.
[2] And he placed forces in all the fenced cities of Judah, and set
garrisons in the land of Judah, and in the cities of Ephraim, which Asa his
father had taken.
[3] And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways
of his father David, and sought not unto Baalim; [4] But sought to the LORD
God of his father, and walked in his commandments, and not after the doings
of Israel. [5] Therefore the LORD stablished the kingdom in his hand; and
all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honour in
abundance. [6] And his heart was lifted up in the ways of the LORD:
moreover he took away the high places and groves out of Judah. [7] Also in
the third year of his reign he sent to his princes, even to Ben-hail, and
to Obadiah, and to Zechariah, and to Nethaneel, and to Michaiah, to teach
in the cities of Judah. [8] And with them he sent Levites, even Shemaiah,
and Nethaniah, and Zebadiah, and Asahel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehonathan,
and Adonijah, and Tobijah, and Tob-adonijah, Levites; and with them
Elishama and Jehoram, priests.
[9] And they taught in Judah, and had the book of the law of the LORD with
them, and went about throughout all the cities of Judah, and taught the
people.
[10] And the fear of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that
were round about Judah, so that they made no war against Jehoshaphat. [11]
Also some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents, and tribute
silver; and the Arabians brought him flocks, seven thousand and seven
hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred he goats. [12] And
Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly; and he built in Judah castles, and
cities of store.
[13] And he had much business in the cities of Judah: and the men of war,
mighty men of valour, were in Jerusalem. [14] And these are the numbers of
them according to the house of their fathers: Of Judah, the captains of
thousands; Adnah the chief, and with him mighty men of valour three hundred
thousand. [15] And next to him was Jehohanan the captain, and with him two
hundred and fourscore thousand.
[16] And next him was Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered
himself unto the LORD; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of
valour.
[17] And of Benjamin; Eliada a mighty man of valour, and with him armed men
with bow and shield two hundred thousand. [18] And next him was Jehozabad,
and with him an hundred and fourscore thousand ready prepared for the war.
[19] These waited on the king, beside those whom the king put in the fenced
cities throughout all Judah.

2 Chronicles 18
[1] Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance, and joined affinity
with Ahab.
[2] And after certain years he went down to Ahab to Samaria. And Ahab
killed sheep and oxen for him in abundance, and for the people that he had
with him, and persuaded him to go up with him to Ramoth-gilead. [3] And
Ahab king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat king of Judah, Wilt thou go with
me to Ramoth-gilead? And he answered him, I am as thou art, and my people
as thy people; and we will be with thee in the war. [4] And Jehoshaphat
said unto the king of Israel, Inquire, I pray thee, at the word of the LORD
to day.
[5] Therefore the king of Israel gathered together of prophets four hundred
men, and said unto them, Shall we go to Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I
forbear? And they said, Go up; for God will deliver it into the king's
hand. [6] But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD
besides, that we might inquire of him?
[7] And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man, by
whom we may inquire of the LORD: but I hate him; for he never prophesied
good unto me, but always evil: the same is Micaiah the son of Imla. And
Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so. [8] And the king of Israel
called for one of his officers, and said, Fetch quickly Micaiah the son of
Imla.
[9] And the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah sat either of them
on his throne, clothed in their robes, and they sat in a void place at the
entering in of the gate of Samaria; and all the prophets prophesied before
them.
[10] And Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah had made him horns of iron, and
said, Thus saith the LORD, With these thou shalt push Syria until they be
consumed.
[11] And all the prophets prophesied so, saying, Go up to Ramoth-gilead,
and prosper: for the LORD shall deliver it into the hand of the king. [12]
And the messenger that went to call Micaiah spake to him, saying, Behold,
the words of the prophets declare good to the king with one assent; let thy
word therefore, I pray thee, be like one of theirs, and speak thou good.
[13] And Micaiah said, As the LORD liveth, even what my God saith, that will I speak.
[14] And when he was come to the king, the king said unto him, Micaiah,
shall we go to Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And he said, Go
ye up, and prosper, and they shall be delivered into your hand. [15] And
the king said to him, How many times shall I adjure thee that thou say
nothing but the truth to me in the name of the LORD? [16] Then he said, I
did see all Israel scattered upon the mountains, as sheep that have no
shepherd: and the LORD said, These have no master; let them return
therefore every man to his house in peace. [17] And the king of Israel said
to Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell thee that he would not prophesy good unto
me, but evil? [18] Again he said, Therefore hear the word of the LORD; I
saw the LORD sitting upon his throne, and all the host of heaven standing
on his right hand and on his left.
[19] And the LORD said, Who shall entice Ahab king of Israel, that he may
go up and fall at Ramoth-gilead? And one spake saying after this manner,
and another saying after that manner.
[20] Then there came out a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said, I
will entice him. And the LORD said unto him, Wherewith? [21] And he said, I
will go out, and be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets. And
the LORD said, Thou shalt entice him, and thou shalt also prevail: go out,
and do even so.
[22] Now therefore, behold, the LORD hath put a lying spirit in the mouth
of these thy prophets, and the LORD hath spoken evil against thee. [23]
Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near, and smote Micaiah upon the
cheek, and said, Which way went the Spirit of the LORD from me to speak
unto thee?
[24] And Micaiah said, Behold, thou shalt see on that day when thou shalt
go into an inner chamber to hide thyself. [25] Then the king of Israel
said, Take ye Micaiah, and carry him back to Amon the governor of the city,
and to Joash the king's son; [26] And say, Thus saith the king, Put this
fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water
of affliction, until I return in peace.
[27] And Micaiah said, If thou certainly return in peace, then hath not the
LORD spoken by me. And he said, Hearken, all ye people. [28] So the king of
Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up to Ramoth-gilead.
[29] And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, I will disguise myself,
and will go to the battle; but put thou on thy robes. So the king of Israel
disguised himself; and they went to the battle. [30] Now the king of Syria
had commanded the captains of the chariots that were with him, saying,
Fight ye not with small or great, save only with the king of Israel.
[31] And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw
Jehoshaphat, that they said, It is the king of Israel. Therefore they
compassed about him to fight: but Jehoshaphat cried out, and the LORD
helped him; and God moved them to depart from him.
[32] For it came to pass, that, when the captains of the chariots perceived
that it was not the king of Israel, they turned back again from pursuing
him.
[33] And a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of
Israel between the joints of the harness: therefore he said to his chariot
man, Turn thine hand, that thou mayest carry me out of the host; for I am
wounded.
[34] And the battle increased that day: howbeit the king of Israel stayed
himself up in his chariot against the Syrians until the even: and about the
time of the sun going down he died.

2 Chronicles 19
[1] And Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned to his house in peace to Jerusalem.
[2] And Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him, and said to
king Jehoshaphat, Shouldest thou help the ungodly, and love them that hate
the LORD? therefore is wrath upon thee from before the LORD. [3]
Nevertheless there are good things found in thee, in that thou hast taken
away the groves out of the land, and hast prepared thine heart to seek God.
[4] And Jehoshaphat dwelt at Jerusalem: and he went out again through the
people from Beer-sheba to mount Ephraim, and brought them back unto the
LORD God of their fathers.
[5] And he set judges in the land throughout all the fenced cities of
Judah, city by city,
[6] And said to the judges, Take heed what ye do: for ye judge not for man,
but for the LORD, who is with you in the judgment. [7] Wherefore now let
the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no
iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of
gifts.
[8] Moreover in Jerusalem did Jehoshaphat set of the Levites, and of the
priests, and of the chief of the fathers of Israel, for the judgment of the
LORD, and for controversies, when they returned to Jerusalem. [9] And he
charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of the LORD, faithfully,
and with a perfect heart. [10] And what cause soever shall come to you of
your brethren that dwell in their cities, between blood and blood, between
law and commandment, statutes and judgments, ye shall even warn them that
they trespass not against the LORD, and so wrath come upon you, and upon
your brethren: this do, and ye shall not trespass.
[11] And, behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of
the LORD; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah,
for all the king's matters: also the Levites shall be officers before you.
Deal courageously, and the LORD shall be with the good.

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