The End of Jehoshaphat’s Reign

20:31–21:1pp—1Ki 22:41–50

31 So Jehoshaphat reigned over Judah. He was thirty-five years old when he became king of Judah, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-five years. His mother’s name was Azubah daughter of Shilhi. 32 He followed the ways of his father Asa and did not stray from them; he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord. 33 The high places,k however, were not removed, and the people still had not set their hearts on the God of their ancestors.

34 The other events of Jehoshaphat’s reign, from beginning to end, are written in the annals of Jehul son of Hanani, which are recorded in the book of the kings of Israel.

35 Later, Jehoshaphat king of Judah made an alliancem with Ahaziah king of Israel, whose ways were wicked.n 36 He agreed with him to construct a fleet of trading ships.f After these were built at Ezion Geber, 37 Eliezer son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, “Because you have made an alliance with Ahaziah, the Lord will destroy what you have made.” The shipso were wrecked and were not able to set sail to trade.g

21 Then Jehoshaphat rested with his ancestors and was buried with them in the City of David. And Jehoramp his son succeeded him as king.