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Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 17:1

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Jehoshaphat ascended the throne in the fourth year of Ahab 1 Kings 22:41, probably after that monarch had contracted his alliance with the royal family of Sidon, and before he was engaged in war with Syria. It was thus not unnatural that Jehoshaphat should begin his reign by strengthening himself against a possible attack on the part of his northern neighbor. return to 'Top of Page'
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