2 Chronicles 17:3

And the Lord was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto Baalim;

Cross-reference

2 Chronicles 15:2 states the principle: the Lord is with those who seek Him—explaining why He was with Jehoshaphat.

2 Chronicles 19:3 later acknowledges Jehoshaphat's good deeds of seeking God, consistent with his early walk described here.

In 2 Chronicles 34:2, Josiah also walked in the ways of David, mirroring Jehoshaphat's faithfulness. Both kings commended for following David's example.

2 Chronicles 20:32 summarizes Jehoshaphat's reign as walking in Asa's ways, complementing the Davidic standard here.

2 Chronicles 21:12 condemns Jehoram for not walking in his father Jehoshaphat's ways, contrasting with Jehoshaphat's faithfulness here.

2 Chronicles 22:9 Historical context

2 Chronicles 22:9 cites Jehoshaphat's wholehearted seeking of God as a reason for honoring his descendant, directly referencing his trait here.

In 2 Chronicles 28:1, Ahaz did not do right as David — contrasting Jehoshaphat who walked in David's ways. Highlights faithful vs unfaithful king.

In 2 Chronicles 14:2-5, Asa removed altars and sought God — Jehoshaphat's refusal to consult Baals echoes his father's reforms.

In 2 Chronicles 15:8-13, Asa purged idols and made a covenant — Jehoshaphat's turning from Baals follows the same pattern of covenant faithfulness.

2 Samuel 8:15 Historical context

2 Samuel 8:15 describes David's rule with justice and equity—the 'ways of David' that Jehoshaphat followed in 2 Chronicles 17:3.

2 Samuel 5:10 says the Lord was with David as he grew great—the same reason for Jehoshaphat's success, walking in David's ways.

Judges 8:33 Contrast

In Judges 8:33, Israel again prostituted themselves to Baals after Gideon — Jehoshaphat stands as an exception to this pattern of unfaithfulness.

Judges 6:12 Parallel

In Judges 6:12, the angel tells Gideon 'The LORD is with thee'—the same assurance given to Jehoshaphat here.

1 Kings 11:6 shows Solomon failing to follow the LORD as David did—the opposite of Jehoshaphat who followed David's ways.

Judges 2:11 Contrast

In Judges 2:11, Israel served Baals — Jehoshaphat's refusal to consult them directly contrasts with that recurring apostasy.

1 Kings 15:3 describes Abijam not having a heart true to God like David's—contrasting Jehoshaphat who did follow David's ways.

1 Kings 15:4 Historical context

1 Kings 15:4 explains God's mercy for David's sake, underlying why the Lord was with Jehoshaphat, a descendant of David.

Genesis 39:2 uses the same phrase 'the LORD was with Joseph'—a direct parallel to God's presence with Jehoshaphat.

Joshua 1:9 Parallel

Joshua 1:9 commands Joshua to be courageous because the Lord is with him—echoing the reason for Jehoshaphat's success.

Joshua 1:5 Parallel

In Joshua 1:5, God promises Joshua His presence as He was with Moses—the same divine accompaniment Jehoshaphat experiences here.

2 Kings 16:2 describes Ahaz doing evil unlike David, the opposite of Jehoshaphat who followed David's ways.

In 2 Kings 18:3, Hezekiah is also measured by walking in David's ways, showing this is a standard for righteous kings.

In 2 Kings 22:2, Josiah likewise followed David's ways completely — the same benchmark for faithfulness used here.

1 Kings 22:43 describes Jehoshaphat walking in Asa's ways — a parallel account but with a different standard than David's ways here.

2 Kings 3:14 Historical context

2 Kings 3:14 shows Elisha honoring Jehoshaphat because of his righteousness, directly linked to the Lord being with him here.

1 Kings 14:8 contrasts Jeroboam's failure to follow God like David — Jehoshaphat here is praised for walking in David's ways.

1 Kings 11:4 contrasts Solomon's divided heart with David's whole devotion — Jehoshaphat here aligns with David.

1 Kings 3:14 conditions long life on walking as David walked — the same standard Jehoshaphat is described as meeting.

1 Kings 2:4 Parallel

In 1 Kings 2:4, David charges Solomon to walk faithfully — Jehoshaphat later fulfills that charge by walking in David's ways.

2 Kings 14:3 notes Amaziah did right but not like David, highlighting the uniqueness of Jehoshaphat's full devotion to David's ways.

1 Kings 3:3 Parallel

1 Kings 3:3 describes Solomon walking in David's statutes, similar to Jehoshaphat here, but with a caveat about high places.

Judges 2:18 Parallel

Judges 2:18 notes the Lord was with each judge He raised up—a pattern of divine presence that also applies to Jehoshaphat.

In Jeremiah 2:23, Israel falsely claims not to have gone after Baals — Jehoshaphat genuinely did not consult them, showing true versus false profession.

1 Chronicles 22:18 Related theme

1 Chronicles 22:18 declares 'Is not the LORD your God with you?'—affirming the same divine presence Jehoshaphat enjoys.