2 Chronicles 19:2

And Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him, and said to king Jehoshaphat, Shouldest thou help the ungodly, and love them that hate the Lord? therefore is wrath upon thee from before the Lord.

Cross-references

2 Chronicles 16:7 records Hanani rebuking Asa for relying on Syria, mirroring Jehu's rebuke of Jehoshaphat for allying with Ahab.

2 Chronicles 18:3 Historical context

2 Chronicles 18:3 records Jehoshaphat agreeing to join Ahab in battle, the very alliance rebuked here.

2 Chronicles 18:28 Historical context

2 Chronicles 18:28 describes Jehoshaphat actually going to war with Ahab, directly following the alliance agreement.

2 Chronicles 20:34 Historical context

In 2 Chronicles 20:34, Jehu son of Hanani is named as the recorder of Jehoshaphat's acts—the same seer who rebukes him here.

2 Chronicles 18:1 Historical context

2 Chronicles 18:1 describes the marriage alliance with Ahab that directly prompted Jehu's rebuke in 19:2.

2 Chronicles 20:37 records another prophetic rebuke when Jehoshaphat again allies with a wicked king (Ahaziah), repeating the pattern.

In 2 Chronicles 25:7, a man of God similarly warns not to ally with Israel because the Lord is not with them — echoing Jehoshaphat's rebuke.

2 Chronicles 18:7 Historical context

2 Chronicles 18:7 shows Ahab hating God's prophet — revealing why Jehoshaphat is rebuked for loving those who hate the Lord.

2 Chronicles 22:5 Historical context

2 Chronicles 22:5 shows Ahaziah following the counsel of Ahab's house, continuing the alliance error into the next generation.

2 Chronicles 16:3 records Jehoshaphat's father Asa making an ungodly alliance with Syria, mirroring the same error.

Deuteronomy 5:9 repeats the warning against those who hate the Lord — reinforcing the identity of the wicked Jehoshaphat loved.

Psalm 139:21 declares hatred for those who hate God, directly opposing Jehoshaphat's love for such people.

Psalm 139:22 continues the same theme of complete hatred for God's enemies, reinforcing the contrast with Jehoshaphat.

Proverbs 1:10-19 warns against joining sinners in evil, which directly applies to Jehoshaphat's alliance with Ahab.

Romans 1:30 Parallel

Romans 1:30 lists 'haters of God' among sins — the exact group Jehoshaphat loved.

Romans 1:32 Parallel

Romans 1:32 condemns approving of sinners — directly parallel to helping the wicked and loving those who hate the Lord.

James 4:4 Parallel

In James 4:4, friendship with the world is enmity with God — directly parallels Jehoshaphat's error.

2 John 1:11 Parallel

2 John 1:11 says greeting a false teacher shares in evil — directly parallels helping the wicked bringing wrath.

Exodus 20:5 Parallel

Exodus 20:5 defines 'those who hate me' as idolaters — the same group Jehoshaphat is rebuked for loving.

Deuteronomy 7:10 promises repayment to those who hate the Lord — the same divine justice Jehoshaphat is warned about.

1 Kings 16:12 Historical context

1 Kings 16:12 shows Jehu son of Hanani previously prophesied against Baasha, confirming his role as a prophet delivering judgment.

1 Kings 16:7 Historical context

In 1 Kings 16:7, Jehu delivers judgment on Baasha—the same prophet who confronts Jehoshaphat here for his alliance.

1 Kings 16:1 Historical context

In 1 Kings 16:1, Jehu son of Hanani prophesies against Baasha—the same prophet who later rebukes Jehoshaphat here.

Deuteronomy 32:41 says God will repay those who hate Him — the adversaries Jehoshaphat allied with face this vengeance.

1 Kings 22:44 Historical context

1 Kings 22:44 states Jehoshaphat made peace with Israel's king, the very alliance Jehu rebukes in 19:2.

1 Kings 22:4 Historical context

1 Kings 22:4 records Jehoshaphat's agreement to join Ahab in battle, the very alliance for which he is rebuked in 2 Chronicles 19:2.

Ezra 9:12 Parallel

In Ezra 9:12, Ezra commands no intermarriage with pagans — directly parallel to not helping or loving those who hate the Lord.

2 Corinthians 6:14 commands not to be yoked with unbelievers — directly echoes the rebuke against allying with the wicked.

In Proverbs 13:20, the companion of fools suffers harm — a direct wisdom parallel to Jehoshaphat's alliance with the wicked.

1 Kings 15:19 shows Asa making an ungodly treaty; Jehoshaphat similarly allied with Ahab. Both kings rebuked for relying on man.

1 Kings 11:2 warns against intermarriage with pagans; Jehoshaphat allied via marriage with Ahab's house, violating the same principle.

1 Samuel 13:13 records Samuel rebuking Saul for disobedience; parallels Jehu rebuking Jehoshaphat for a similar failure.

2 Kings 3:7 Parallel

2 Kings 3:7 shows Jehoshaphat again allying with a wicked king (Jehoram), repeating the error Jehu rebuked.

Psalm 15:4 Contrast

Psalm 15:4 praises despising the wicked, contrasting Jehoshaphat's loving those who hate the LORD.

Ephesians 5:11 commands not to participate in darkness — mirrors the rebuke against associating with the wicked.

1 Kings 21:25 Historical context

1 Kings 21:25 depicts Ahab's extreme wickedness, showing why Jehoshaphat should not have helped him.

2 John 1:10 Parallel

2 John 1:10 warns against welcoming false teachers — similar prohibition against aiding those opposed to God.

2 Kings 8:18 Historical context

2 Kings 8:18 reveals the consequence: Jehoshaphat's son married Ahab's daughter and became corrupt, fulfilling the warning.

Psalm 68:1 Parallel

In Psalm 68:1, God scatters those who hate Him — the people Jehoshaphat was rebuked for helping.

John 15:18 Parallel

In John 15:18, the world's hatred for Jesus mirrors those who hate the LORD — the same group Jehoshaphat loved.

John 15:23 Parallel

In John 15:23, hating Jesus means hating the Father — defining the 'haters of God' Jehoshaphat loved.

1 Samuel 9:9 Historical context

1 Samuel 9:9 explains that 'seer' is an older term for prophet, clarifying the title used for Jehu's father Hanani.

Psalm 21:8 Parallel

In Psalm 21:8, God's hand finds those who hate Him — the same wrath Jehoshaphat incurred by loving them.

Romans 8:7 Parallel

In Romans 8:7, the fleshly mind is hostile to God — parallel to 'those who hate the LORD' Jehoshaphat loved.

Revelation 2:6 commends hating evil — contrast to being rebuked for loving those who hate God.