2 Chronicles 19:3

Verse

However, some good is found in you, for you have removed the Asherah poles from the land and have set your heart on seeking God.”

American Standard Version (1901)

Nevertheless there are good things found in thee, in that thou hast put away the Asheroth out of the land, and hast set thy heart to seek God.

Bible in Basic English

But still there is some good in you, for you have put away the wood pillars out of the land, and have given your heart to the worship of God.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But good works are found in thee, because thou hast taken away the groves out of the land of Juda, and hast prepared thy heart to seek the Lord the God of thy fathers.

Free Bible Version

Even so you've done some good things such as destroying the Asherah poles throughout the country, and you have made a sincere commitment to follow God.”

Geneva Bible 1599

Neuertheles good things are found in thee, because thou hast taken away ye groues out of the land, and hast prepared thine heart to seeke God.

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

Translation for Translators

But you have done some good things; you got rid of the poles in this country for worshiping the goddess Asherah, and you have strongly determined to do what pleases God.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

However, there is some good to be found in you, in that you have taken the Asherah poles out of the land, and you have fixed your heart to seek God.”

Noah Webster Bible

Nevertheless, there are good things found in thee, in that thou hast taken away the groves out of the land, and hast prepared thy heart to seek God.

World English Bible

Nevertheless there are good things found in you, in that you have put away the Asheroth out of the land, and have set your heart to seek God.”

Young's Literal Translation

but good things have been found with thee, for thou hast put away the shrines out of the land, and hast prepared thy heart to seek God.'

Context

Jehoshaphat Reproved by Jehu

²Jehu son of Hanani the seer went out to confront him and said to King Jehoshaphat, “Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the LORD? Because of this, the wrath of the LORD is upon you.³However, some good is found in you, for you have removed the Asherah poles from the land and have set your heart on seeking God.”

Sermons

The Lord Stirred Up the Spirit of Cyrus.

F.B. Meyer

Jehoshaphat's Reform

C.I. Scofield

Summary

This verse highlights the displeasure of God towards King Jehoshaphat's alliance with the wicked King Ahab. It serves as a reminder of the importance of seeking alliances and relationships that honor God and His commandments. Jehoshaphat's actions led to rebuke from the prophet Jehu, showing the consequences of compromising one's faith for worldly partnerships. The verse underscores the principle of being unequally yoked with unbelievers, urging believers to prioritize spiritual alignment in all relationships.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Nevertheless, there are good things found in thee,.... Principles of grace, righteousness, and holiness, faith, love, zeal, and other graces, true and genuine, from whence sprung many good works done by him: in that thou hast taken away the groves out of the land; cut down the groves of trees, and destroyed the idols and images in them: and hast prepared thine heart to seek God; through the grace of God his heart was disposed to serve and worship the Lord, and to seek his honour and glory.