2 Chronicles 17:4

“But sought to the LORD God of his father, and walked in his commandments, and not after the doings of Israel.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for 2 Chronicles 17:4

But sought to the Lord God of his father, and walked in his commandements, and not after the doings of Israel:
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

but sought the God of his father, followed His commandments, and did not act as Israel did.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

but sought to the God of his father, and walked in his commandments, and not after the doings of Israel.
- American Standard Version (1901)

But turning to the God of his father and keeping his laws, and not doing as Israel did.
- Basic English Bible

but he sought the God of his father, and walked in his commandments, and not after the doings of Israel.
- Darby Bible

But sought to the LORD God of his father, and walked in his commandments, and not after the doings of Israel.
- Webster's Bible

but sought to the God of his father, and walked in his commandments, and not after the doings of Israel.
- World English Bible

for to the God of his father he hath sought, and in His commands he hath walked, and not according to the work of Israel.
- Youngs Literal Bible

but sought to the God of his father, and walked in His commandments, and not after the doings of Israel.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible Commentary for 2 Chronicles 17:4

Wesley's Notes for 2 Chronicles 17:4


17:3 Sought not, &c. - It is true, he recovered from that fall. Yet perhaps, says Mr. Henry, he never, while he lived, fully retrieved the spiritual strength he lost by it.

17:5 Brought presents - As subjects in those times used to do to their kings, as a token of their respect and subjection to them.

17:6 Lifted up - Above all discouragements, and fears. He was valiant and resolute for God and his ways. Groves - Those wherein idols were worshipped, and though Asa had done this before, yet either he did not do it thoroughly; or the Jews (who were many of them mad upon their idols) had secretly made new ones, in the latter part of his reign, when he grew more infirm in body, and more remiss in God's cause.


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