2 Chronicles 17:3-5

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³ The Lord was with Jehoshaphat, because he ·lived as his ancestor David had lived when he first became king [followed the earlier example/ways of his ancestor/father David]. Jehoshaphat did not ·ask for help from [seek; consult] the Baal idols, ⁴ but ·from [sought; consulted] the God of his father. He ·obeyed [^Lwalked in] God’s commands and did not ·live as the people of Israel lived [behave like Israel]. ⁵ The Lord ·made Jehoshaphat a strong king over Judah [secured/established the kingdom under his control/^Lhand]. All the people of Judah brought ·gifts [tribute] to Jehoshaphat, so he had much wealth and ·honor [esteem].