2 Chronicles 19:1 kjv
And Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned to his house in peace to Jerusalem.
2 Chronicles 19:1 nkjv
Then Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned safely to his house in Jerusalem.
2 Chronicles 19:1 niv
When Jehoshaphat king of Judah returned safely to his palace in Jerusalem,
2 Chronicles 19:1 esv
Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned in safety to his house in Jerusalem.
2 Chronicles 19:1 nlt
When King Jehoshaphat of Judah arrived safely home in Jerusalem,
2 Chronicles 19 1 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Chr 18:1 | Now Jehoshaphat had great riches and honor, and he allied himself with Ahab. | Jehoshaphat's prosperity leading to questionable alliance |
| 2 Chr 18:31 | But the LORD helped him, and God incited them to depart from him. | God's deliverance in battle |
| 2 Chr 19:2 | Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the LORD? | Jehu's rebuke for the alliance |
| Gen 15:15 | As for you, you shall go to your fathers in peace... | Death in peace as a blessing |
| Deut 23:6 | You shall not seek their peace or their prosperity all your days forever. | Prohibition against seeking peace with enemies |
| Ps 34:14 | Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. | Exhortation to pursue peace (biblical shalom) |
| Prov 16:7 | When a man’s ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. | Divine favour bringing peace |
| Isa 48:22 | “There is no peace,” says the LORD, “for the wicked.” | Absence of true peace for the unrighteous |
| Jer 29:7 | But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you... | Seeking the peace (shalom) of the community |
| Matt 5:9 | Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. | Pursuit of peace as a divine characteristic |
| Rom 5:1 | Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God... | Spiritual peace with God |
| Rom 8:6 | For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. | Peace found in the Spirit |
| Rom 12:18 | If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. | Practical call to peaceful living |
| 1 Cor 7:15 | But if the unbelieving partner separates, let it be so. In such cases the brother or sister is not enslaved. God has called you to peace. | God's call to peace in relationships |
| 2 Cor 6:14 | Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. | Direct condemnation of unequal alliances |
| Eph 2:14 | For he himself is our peace... | Christ as the source of true peace |
| Php 4:7 | And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts... | God's transcendent peace |
| Col 3:15 | And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts... | Christ's peace ruling hearts |
| 1 Pet 3:11 | Let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it. | Echo of Ps 34:14 on pursuing peace |
| Josh 10:21 | Then all the people returned safe to the camp... no one uttered a word. | Returning in peace after battle |
| 1 Ki 22:28 | If you return in peace, the LORD has not spoken by me. | Ahab's contrasting return (no peace) |
| Prov 28:13 | Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. | Pathway to restored well-being |
| Lam 3:22 | The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning... | God's unfailing mercy (allowing Jehoshaphat's return) |
| Ezra 7:9 | On the first day of the first month he began to go up from Babylonia, and on the first day of the fifth month he arrived in Jerusalem, for the good hand of his God was on him. | Divine protection on a journey home |
| Neh 1:3 | They said to me, “The remnant there in the province who had escaped captivity is in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down and its gates are destroyed by fire.” | State of Jerusalem as context for return/building |
2 Chronicles 19 verses
2 Chronicles 19 1 Meaning
King Jehoshaphat of Judah returned to his royal residence in Jerusalem safely and without further incident after the war. This return was a physical state of peace, reflecting God's providential preservation despite his recent misguided alliance and involvement in the battle of Ramoth-Gilead.
2 Chronicles 19 1 Context
Chapter 19 begins immediately following the events of chapter 18, where Jehoshaphat foolishly allied with wicked King Ahab of Israel against Aram at Ramoth-Gilead. Despite prophetic warnings, Jehoshaphat joined the battle and nearly lost his life, only being saved by God's direct intervention. His return "in peace" sets the stage for the dramatic confrontation that follows in 2 Chronicles 19:2-3, where Jehu the prophet rebukes him for his unholy alliance. Historically, kings returning from battle, especially victorious or surviving kings, were often met with celebration. Jehoshaphat's return signifies God's preservation despite his grave error, indicating divine mercy even before the coming judgment for his actions. The subsequent verses (19:4-11) show Jehoshaphat’s response, initiating significant reforms in Judah.
2 Chronicles 19 1 Word analysis
And Jehoshaphat: (וִיהוֹשָׁפָט Yəhôšāp̄āṭ) King of Judah. His name means "Jehovah has judged" or "Jehovah has judged." This is significant as divine judgment, in the form of prophetic rebuke, immediately follows his return.
the king of Judah: Differentiates him from the king of Israel (Ahab) with whom he had just allied. Emphasizes his God-ordained position over the southern kingdom, responsible for maintaining fidelity to Yahweh.
returned: (וַיָּשָׁב wayyāšāḇ) From the verb שׁוּב (shuv), meaning to turn, return, or repent. In this context, a literal physical return. It also subtly prepares for the idea of repentance, which is hinted at in Jehoshaphat's subsequent actions in this chapter. His return itself is an act of divine mercy, preventing a fatal outcome for his foolishness.
to his house: Signifies his palace, his royal residence, representing the safety and normalcy of home after the dangers of war.
in Jerusalem: The capital city of Judah, the spiritual and political center. It implies the safety and security of his kingdom and people. Its status as the city of God makes his return there particularly poignant, given his recent disobedience.
in peace: (בְּשָׁלוֹם bəšālôm) The Hebrew word shalom encompasses more than just absence of war. It denotes completeness, soundness, welfare, prosperity, tranquility, and wholeness. While Jehoshaphat returned physically unharmed, the divine perspective (as revealed in v. 2-3) shows his actions were not in spiritual shalom with God. This "peace" is a demonstration of God's immediate physical protection, even while a spiritual account must be rendered.
Jehoshaphat king of Judah returned to his house: This phrase emphasizes Jehoshaphat's identity as the divinely appointed king and the personal nature of his return. It highlights his miraculous survival and God's hand in preserving him, unlike his wicked ally Ahab who perished in the battle.
in Jerusalem in peace: This combination emphasizes both the location of his secure return and the state of his safe arrival. It contrasts sharply with the potential outcome (death or capture) and prepares for the deeper, spiritual dis-peace that the prophet Jehu will address.
2 Chronicles 19 1 Bonus section
- This verse subtly introduces the theme of God's patience and long-suffering with His people, even when they stray. Jehoshaphat, despite his grave error, is brought safely home, given another opportunity for repentance and service.
- The contrast between Jehoshaphat's "peaceful" return and Ahab's death in battle, though unstated directly in this verse, is a crucial background detail that underscores God's differentiating judgment between His faithful (even when errant) and the overtly wicked.
- The fact that he returned "to his house" highlights the personal dimension of his safety, preparing him for a personal word from the Lord through Jehu.
2 Chronicles 19 1 Commentary
2 Chronicles 19:1 presents a concise yet loaded summary of King Jehoshaphat’s post-battle return. His coming back "in peace" to Jerusalem, his home, signifies God's extraordinary mercy and providential care. Despite Jehoshaphat's severe theological misjudgment in forming an alliance with the idolatrous and wicked King Ahab (2 Chr 18), a move explicitly against God's law and the clear warnings of His prophet, God protected him in battle. The term "peace" (shalom) here refers to physical well-being and safe passage, not necessarily spiritual wholeness or divine approval of his actions. It underscores that God preserves His faithful ones, even in their failures, providing grace before correction. This miraculous return prepares the scene for the divine rebuke by Jehu, the seer (2 Chr 19:2-3), which highlights that while God grants temporal peace, spiritual accountability remains. It shows that mercy precedes correction, and God grants a safe space for repentance before administering consequences.