2 Chronicles 19:3

Nevertheless there are good things found in thee, in that thou hast taken away the groves out of the land, and hast prepared thine heart to seek God.

Cross-reference

2 Chronicles 12:12 says 'some good was found' in Rehoboam — identical phrase describing mercy amidst judgment.

In 2 Chronicles 12:14, Rehoboam's failure is the exact opposite: he did not set his heart to seek God, contrasting Jehoshaphat's commendation.

2 Chronicles 17:3-6 details Jehoshaphat's earlier reforms — the positive deeds acknowledged here.

2 Chronicles 20:33 contrasts with this: the people had not set their hearts on God, unlike Jehoshaphat's own devotion.

2 Chronicles 20:3 Historical context

In 2 Chronicles 20:3, Jehoshaphat acts on his prepared heart by seeking the Lord in crisis, fulfilling the commendation given earlier.

In 2 Chronicles 17:6, Jehoshaphat's devotion and removal of Asherah poles is described in detail, directly paralleling 19:3's summary.

In 2 Chronicles 30:19, Hezekiah prays for those who set their heart to seek God, echoing the same commendation of intent despite ceremonial imperfection.

2 Chronicles 27:6 describes Jotham preparing his ways before God, a similar act of devotion as Jehoshaphat preparing his heart.

1 Kings 14:13 says God found 'something good' in Jeroboam's son — same phrasing of finding good in a flawed person.

1 Kings 22:43 Historical context

In 1 Kings 22:43, Jehoshaphat's reign is summarized with the note that high places remained, providing context for his partial reforms.

In Deuteronomy 12:3, God commands destroying Asherah poles—Jehoshaphat's removal of them fulfills this command.

In 2 Kings 3:14, Elisha respects Jehoshaphat because of his faithfulness, echoing the good found in him.

Ezra 7:10 Parallel

In Ezra 7:10, Ezra sets his heart to study and obey God's law, paralleling Jehoshaphat's devotion to seeking God.

In 2 Kings 18:4, Hezekiah also removes Asherah poles, paralleling Jehoshaphat's reform.

Job 11:13 Allusion

Job 11:13 uses the same phrase 'prepare your heart' as a call to repentance, echoing Jehoshaphat's already prepared heart.

Psalm 78:8 Contrast

Psalm 78:8 describes a generation whose heart was not steadfast, contrasting with Jehoshaphat's steadfast heart set on seeking God.

Psalm 119:112 speaks of inclining the heart to perform God's statutes, a parallel to Jehoshaphat's deliberate heart preparation.