Section 17:1-19

King Jehoshaphat was king of Judah

17:1a Asa’s son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place,

His son Jehoshaphat replaced him as king.
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⌊After the death of King Asa,⌋ his son Jehoshaphat became the next king of Judah.

17:1b and he strengthened himself against Israel.

King Jehoshaphat made himself strong to defend against ⌊any attack from⌋ Israel.
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King Jehoshaphat made ⌊his army⌋ strong to fight against ⌊the kingdom of⌋ Israel.

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