New International Version (NIV)
3The Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he followed the ways of his father David before him. He did not consult the Baals
2 Chronicles 17:3
2 Chronicles 17:3 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
3And the Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he followed the example of his father David’s earlier days and did not seek the Baals,
Amplified Bible (AMP)
3The Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he followed the example of his father (ancestor) David. He did not seek [to follow] the Baals [the false gods],
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
3Now the Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the earlier ways of his father David. He did not seek the Baals,
American Standard Version (ASV)
3And Jehovah was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto the Baalim,
Geneva Bible (GNV)
3And the Lord was with Iehoshaphat, because he walked in the first wayes of his father Dauid, and sought not Baalim,
World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)
3Yahweh was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and didn’t seek the Baals,
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
3The Lord was with Jehoshaphat. That’s because he lived the way King David had lived. He didn’t ask for advice from the gods that were named Baal.
EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)
3Jehoshaphat obeyed the Lord as his ancestor David had done when he first ruled as king. So the Lord was with him to help him. Jehoshaphat did not worship the idols of Baal.
Literal Standard Version (LSV)
3And YHWH is with Jehoshaphat, for he has walked in the first ways of his father David, and has not sought for the Ba‘alim,