WEBVTT NOTE This file was generated by Descript 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:02.920 Emily: Welcome To Immerse: The Daily Bible Reading Experience. 00:00:03.020 --> 00:00:04.540 Day 300 and 42. 00:00:05.002 --> 00:00:08.782 Then Jaha Shaphat, Issa's son became the next king. 00:00:09.442 --> 00:00:13.282 He strengthened Judah to stand against any attack from Israel. 00:00:13.912 --> 00:00:17.962 He stationed troops in all the fortified towns of Judah, and he 00:00:17.967 --> 00:00:22.222 assigned additional garrisons to the land of Judah and to the towns of 00:00:22.702 --> 00:00:24.832 Raam that his father Asa had captured. 00:00:26.272 --> 00:00:30.022 The Lord was with Jeha Shaphat because he followed the example of 00:00:30.022 --> 00:00:33.502 his father's early years and did not worship the images of Baal. 00:00:34.882 --> 00:00:39.412 He sought his father's God and obeyed his commands instead of following the 00:00:39.412 --> 00:00:41.782 evil practices of the kingdom of Israel. 00:00:42.742 --> 00:00:46.822 So the Lord established jehoshaphat's control over the kingdom of Judah. 00:00:47.962 --> 00:00:52.162 All the people of Judah brought gifts to Jehoshaphat, so he became 00:00:52.192 --> 00:00:54.172 very wealthy and highly esteemed. 00:00:55.042 --> 00:00:57.262 He was deeply committed to the ways of the Lord. 00:00:58.072 --> 00:01:01.342 He removed the pagan shrines and as Shira poles from Judah. 00:01:02.692 --> 00:01:06.202 In the third year of his reign, Jehoshaphat sent his officials to 00:01:06.202 --> 00:01:07.912 teach in all the towns of Judah. 00:01:08.722 --> 00:01:15.202 These officials included Ben Hale, Obadiah, Zechariah, Neel, and Makaya. 00:01:15.892 --> 00:01:25.402 He sent levies along with them, including Shama, Naiah, Zeba, hel Shaira, Johanan 00:01:27.562 --> 00:01:28.882 Aja, and Tab Aja. 00:01:30.307 --> 00:01:33.577 He also sent out the priests Elma and Jehoram. 00:01:34.267 --> 00:01:38.347 They took copies of the book of the law of the Lord and traveled around through all 00:01:38.347 --> 00:01:40.897 the towns of Judah teaching the people. 00:01:42.247 --> 00:01:46.717 Then the fear of the Lord fell over all the surrounding kingdoms so that none of 00:01:46.717 --> 00:01:48.457 them wanted to declare war on Jehoshaphat. 00:01:50.017 --> 00:01:53.707 Some of the Philistines brought him gifts and silver as tribute. 00:01:54.037 --> 00:02:00.577 And the Arabs brought 7,700 rams and 7,700 male goats. 00:02:02.067 --> 00:02:06.697 Soja has Shaphat became more and more powerful and built fortresses 00:02:06.697 --> 00:02:08.737 and storage cities throughout Judah. 00:02:09.697 --> 00:02:13.927 He stored numerous supplies in Judah's towns and stationed an army 00:02:13.927 --> 00:02:15.787 of seasoned troops at Jerusalem. 00:02:16.147 --> 00:02:18.757 His army was enrolled according to ancestral clans. 00:02:20.107 --> 00:02:24.427 From Judah, there were 300,000 troops organized in units of 00:02:24.427 --> 00:02:27.127 1000 under the command of Adina. 00:02:27.967 --> 00:02:33.277 Next in command was Hannan, who commanded 280,000 troops. 00:02:34.057 --> 00:02:38.437 Next was Amiah son of Zaria, who volunteered for the Lord's 00:02:38.437 --> 00:02:44.107 service with 200,000 troops under his command from Benjamin. 00:02:44.107 --> 00:02:47.467 There were 200,000 troops equipped with bows and shields. 00:02:48.157 --> 00:02:51.487 They were under the command of Ilda a veteran soldier. 00:02:52.117 --> 00:02:57.367 Next in command was Jehosaphat who commanded 180,000 armed men. 00:02:58.567 --> 00:03:02.017 These were the troops stationed in Jerusalem to serve the king. 00:03:02.347 --> 00:03:06.217 Besides those Jehoshaphat stationed in the fortified towns throughout 00:03:06.222 --> 00:03:12.487 Judah, Jehoshaphat enjoyed great riches and high esteem, and he made 00:03:12.487 --> 00:03:17.167 an alliance with Ahab of Israel by having his son, Mary Ahab's daughter. 00:03:17.992 --> 00:03:22.612 A few years later, he went to Samaria to visit Ahab, who prepared a great 00:03:22.612 --> 00:03:24.442 banquet for him and his officials. 00:03:25.282 --> 00:03:29.152 They butchered great numbers of sheep, goats, and cattle for the feast. 00:03:29.932 --> 00:03:33.832 Then Ahab enticed Jeha Shaphat to join forces with him to 00:03:33.832 --> 00:03:35.452 recover Ray Moth Gilead. 00:03:36.322 --> 00:03:38.782 Will you go with me to Ray Gilead. 00:03:39.202 --> 00:03:42.532 King Ahab of Israel asked King Jehoshaphat of Judah. 00:03:43.432 --> 00:03:45.412 PHA replied, why? 00:03:45.412 --> 00:03:46.222 Of course. 00:03:46.717 --> 00:03:50.287 You and I are as one, and my troops are your troops. 00:03:50.437 --> 00:03:54.517 We will certainly join you in battle then Jha Shaphat added. 00:03:55.267 --> 00:03:57.697 But first let's find out what the Lord says. 00:03:59.017 --> 00:04:03.667 So the King of Israel summoned the prophets, 400 of them, and asked 00:04:03.667 --> 00:04:09.217 them, should we go to war against Ray Moth, Gilead, or should I hold back? 00:04:10.057 --> 00:04:13.237 They all replied, yes, go right ahead. 00:04:13.657 --> 00:04:15.097 God will give the king victory. 00:04:16.357 --> 00:04:20.287 PHA asked, is there not also a prophet of the Lord? 00:04:20.287 --> 00:04:23.197 Here, we should ask him the same question. 00:04:24.487 --> 00:04:26.827 The King of Israel replied to Jehoshaphat. 00:04:27.577 --> 00:04:32.587 There is one more man who could consult the Lord for us, but I hate him. 00:04:33.067 --> 00:04:35.677 He never prophesies anything but trouble for me. 00:04:36.187 --> 00:04:38.647 His name is McKay, son of mla. 00:04:39.487 --> 00:04:43.177 PHA replied, that's not the way a King should talk. 00:04:43.507 --> 00:04:44.767 Let's hear what he has to say. 00:04:46.102 --> 00:04:50.992 So the King of Israel called one of his officials and said, quick bring 00:04:50.992 --> 00:04:55.552 McKay's son of mla, king Ahab of Israel. 00:04:55.552 --> 00:04:59.932 And King Jehoshaphat of Judah dressed in their royal robes were 00:04:59.932 --> 00:05:03.352 sitting on thrones at the threshing floor near the gate of Sam Samaria. 00:05:04.432 --> 00:05:07.552 All of Ahab's prophets were prophesying there in front of them. 00:05:08.422 --> 00:05:14.092 One of them, Zaya, son of Ana, made some iron horns and proclaimed. 00:05:14.587 --> 00:05:20.047 This is what the Lord says with these horns, you will gore the Ians to death. 00:05:21.037 --> 00:05:25.837 All the other prophets agreed yes, they said, go up to ramus, 00:05:25.837 --> 00:05:27.637 Gilead and be victorious. 00:05:27.877 --> 00:05:30.127 For the Lord will give the king victory. 00:05:31.207 --> 00:05:37.597 Meanwhile, the messenger who went to get McKay said to him, look, all the prophets 00:05:37.597 --> 00:05:39.487 are promising victory for the king. 00:05:39.937 --> 00:05:42.607 Be sure that you agree with them and promise success. 00:05:43.537 --> 00:05:50.017 But Mica replied, as surely as the Lord lives, I will say only what my God says. 00:05:51.217 --> 00:05:55.867 When Mica arrived before the King, Ahab asked him, Mica, 00:05:56.977 --> 00:06:01.147 should we go to war against Ramm, Gilead, or should I hold back? 00:06:02.047 --> 00:06:03.847 Mica replied sarcastically. 00:06:04.417 --> 00:06:05.047 Yes. 00:06:05.467 --> 00:06:09.547 Go up and be victorious for you'll have victory over them. 00:06:10.252 --> 00:06:14.152 But the king replied sharply, how many times must I demand 00:06:14.182 --> 00:06:17.212 that you speak only the truth to me when you speak for the Lord? 00:06:18.322 --> 00:06:24.682 Then McKay told him in a vision, I saw all Israel scattered on the mountains 00:06:25.312 --> 00:06:30.862 like sheep without a shepherd, and the Lord said their master has been killed. 00:06:31.492 --> 00:06:32.842 Send them home in peace. 00:06:34.402 --> 00:06:38.242 Didn't I tell you, the King of Israel exclaimed to Jehoshaphat. 00:06:38.662 --> 00:06:41.002 He never prophesies anything but trouble for me. 00:06:42.202 --> 00:06:43.672 Then McKay continued. 00:06:44.422 --> 00:06:46.252 Listen to what the Lord says. 00:06:47.272 --> 00:06:51.292 I saw the Lord sitting on his throne with all the armies of heaven around 00:06:51.292 --> 00:06:57.022 him, on his right and on his left, and the Lord said, who can entice 00:06:57.022 --> 00:07:02.512 King Ahab of Israel to go into battle against Ramh Gilead so he can be killed? 00:07:03.112 --> 00:07:06.652 There were many suggestions, and finally a spirit approached 00:07:06.652 --> 00:07:08.812 the Lord and said, I can do it. 00:07:09.682 --> 00:07:11.122 How will you do this? 00:07:11.152 --> 00:07:16.252 The Lord asked and the spirit replied, I will go out and inspire 00:07:16.252 --> 00:07:22.162 all of Ahab's prophets to speak lies you will succeed, said the Lord. 00:07:22.792 --> 00:07:23.812 Go ahead and do it. 00:07:24.742 --> 00:07:29.752 So you see, the Lord has put a lying spirit in the mouths of your prophets. 00:07:30.262 --> 00:07:32.212 For the Lord has pronounced your doom. 00:07:33.877 --> 00:07:38.707 Then Zedekiah son of Ana, walked up to McKay and slapped him across the 00:07:38.707 --> 00:07:43.897 face since When did the spirit of the Lord leave me to speak to you? 00:07:43.987 --> 00:07:50.107 He demanded and McKay replied, you will find out soon enough when you are 00:07:50.112 --> 00:07:52.177 trying to hide in some secret room. 00:07:53.347 --> 00:07:54.217 Arrest him. 00:07:54.427 --> 00:07:55.777 The King of Israel ordered. 00:07:56.302 --> 00:08:00.682 Take him back to Amon, the governor of the city, and to my son Joash. 00:08:01.342 --> 00:08:03.232 Give them this order from the king. 00:08:03.892 --> 00:08:08.422 Put this man in prison and feed him nothing but bread and water until 00:08:08.422 --> 00:08:10.192 I return safely from the battle. 00:08:11.422 --> 00:08:16.762 But McKay replied, if you return safely, it will mean that the 00:08:16.762 --> 00:08:18.712 Lord has not spoken through me. 00:08:19.882 --> 00:08:24.292 Then he added to those standing around everyone, mark my words. 00:08:25.432 --> 00:08:29.842 So King Ahab of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah led 00:08:29.842 --> 00:08:31.372 their armies against Ramh. 00:08:31.372 --> 00:08:36.652 Gilead, the King of Israel, said to Jehoshaphat, as we go into 00:08:36.652 --> 00:08:40.522 battle, I will disguise myself so no one will recognize me. 00:08:40.732 --> 00:08:42.532 But you were your royal robes. 00:08:43.402 --> 00:08:47.302 So the King of Israel disguised himself and they went into battle. 00:08:48.772 --> 00:08:53.752 Meanwhile, the king of Aram had issued these orders to his chariot commanders. 00:08:54.637 --> 00:08:55.087 Attack. 00:08:55.087 --> 00:08:58.807 Only the King of Israel don't bother with anyone else. 00:08:59.437 --> 00:09:03.457 So when the Raan chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat in his royal 00:09:03.457 --> 00:09:05.407 robes, they went after him. 00:09:06.277 --> 00:09:08.137 There is the King of Israel. 00:09:08.137 --> 00:09:12.397 They shouted, but Jehoshaphat called out and the Lord saved him. 00:09:13.087 --> 00:09:15.787 God helped him by turning the attackers away from him. 00:09:16.777 --> 00:09:19.957 As soon as the chariot commanders realized he was not the king of 00:09:19.962 --> 00:09:22.237 Israel, they stopped chasing him. 00:09:23.287 --> 00:09:28.297 An Aian soldier, however, randomly shot an arrow at the Israelite troops 00:09:28.507 --> 00:09:33.187 and hit the King of Israel between the joints of his armor, turned 00:09:33.187 --> 00:09:35.227 the horses and get me out of here. 00:09:35.587 --> 00:09:37.837 Ahab groaned to the driver of the chariot. 00:09:38.137 --> 00:09:39.337 I'm badly wounded. 00:09:39.707 --> 00:09:45.817 The battle raged all that day and the King of Israel propped himself up in 00:09:45.817 --> 00:09:51.967 his chariot, facing the Ians in the evening, just as the sun was setting. 00:09:52.387 --> 00:09:59.047 He died when King Jeha Shaphat of Judah arrived safely home in Jerusalem. 00:09:59.617 --> 00:10:02.857 Ge Hu son of Hena, NAI the seer, went out to meet him. 00:10:03.427 --> 00:10:07.147 Why should you help the wicked and love those who hate the Lord? 00:10:07.327 --> 00:10:10.357 He asked the king because of what you have done. 00:10:10.687 --> 00:10:12.427 The Lord is very angry with you. 00:10:12.967 --> 00:10:17.887 Even so there is some good in you for you have removed the as poles 00:10:17.887 --> 00:10:21.667 throughout the land and you have committed yourself to seeking God. 00:10:22.837 --> 00:10:27.847 Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem, but he went out among the people traveling 00:10:27.847 --> 00:10:32.857 from Biers, Shiba to the hill country of Raam, encouraging the people to return 00:10:32.857 --> 00:10:35.467 to the Lord the God of their ancestors. 00:10:36.127 --> 00:10:39.967 He appointed judges throughout the nation in all the fortified towns, 00:10:40.267 --> 00:10:45.067 and he said to them, always think carefully before pronouncing judgment. 00:10:45.667 --> 00:10:49.627 Remember that you do not judge to please people, but to please the Lord. 00:10:50.257 --> 00:10:52.537 He will be with you when you render the verdict. 00:10:52.537 --> 00:10:57.727 In each case, fear the Lord and judge with integrity for the Lord. 00:10:57.727 --> 00:11:02.887 Our God does not tolerate perverted justice, partiality, or the taking 00:11:02.887 --> 00:11:08.767 of bribes in Jerusalem To s Shaphat appointed some of the Levites and priests 00:11:08.772 --> 00:11:13.657 and clan leaders in Israel to serve as judges for cases involving the Lord's 00:11:13.657 --> 00:11:16.387 regulations and for civil disputes. 00:11:17.167 --> 00:11:19.297 These were his instructions to them. 00:11:20.572 --> 00:11:24.772 You must always act in the fear of the Lord with faithfulness 00:11:24.772 --> 00:11:26.272 and an undivided heart. 00:11:26.842 --> 00:11:31.702 Whenever a case comes to you from fellow citizens in an outlying town, whether 00:11:31.702 --> 00:11:36.952 a murder case or some other violation of God's laws, commands decrease or 00:11:36.952 --> 00:11:42.172 regulations, you must warn them not to sin against the Lord so that he 00:11:42.172 --> 00:11:47.392 will not be angry with you and them do this and you will not be guilty. 00:11:48.487 --> 00:11:52.687 Amiah, the high priest will have final say in all cases involving 00:11:52.687 --> 00:11:55.957 the Lord Zebediah son of Ishma. 00:11:56.137 --> 00:12:00.757 A leader from the tribe of Judah will have final say in all civil cases. 00:12:01.597 --> 00:12:05.077 The levies will assist you in making sure that justice is served. 00:12:05.737 --> 00:12:09.907 Take courage as you fulfill your duties, and may the Lord be with 00:12:09.907 --> 00:12:13.837 those who do what is right After this. 00:12:14.422 --> 00:12:18.832 The armies of the Moabites Ammonites and some of the mites 00:12:18.832 --> 00:12:20.482 declared war on Jehoshaphat. 00:12:21.382 --> 00:12:26.722 Messengers came and told Jehoshaphat, A vast army from Edam is marching 00:12:26.727 --> 00:12:28.972 against you from Beyond the Dead Sea. 00:12:29.632 --> 00:12:31.972 They are already at Haze Tamar. 00:12:32.752 --> 00:12:34.642 This was another name for en gdi. 00:12:35.932 --> 00:12:40.552 Jehoshaphat was terrified by this news and begged the Lord for guidance. 00:12:41.077 --> 00:12:44.197 He also ordered everyone in Judah to begin fasting. 00:12:45.367 --> 00:12:50.377 So people from all the towns of Judah came to Jerusalem to seek the Lord's help. 00:12:51.727 --> 00:12:55.327 Jehoshaphat stood before the community of Judah and Jerusalem 00:12:55.567 --> 00:12:57.187 in front of the new courtyard. 00:12:57.192 --> 00:12:58.327 At the temple of the Lord. 00:12:58.807 --> 00:13:02.947 He prayed, oh Lord God of our ancestors. 00:13:03.307 --> 00:13:05.827 You alone are the God who is in heaven. 00:13:06.427 --> 00:13:09.127 You are ruler of all the kingdoms of the earth. 00:13:10.042 --> 00:13:11.782 You are powerful and mighty. 00:13:12.322 --> 00:13:14.212 No one can stand against you. 00:13:14.932 --> 00:13:16.102 Oh our God. 00:13:16.462 --> 00:13:21.502 Did you not drive out those who lived in this land when your people Israel arrived? 00:13:22.192 --> 00:13:27.052 And did you not give this land forever to the descendants of your friend Abraham? 00:13:27.832 --> 00:13:31.912 Your people settled here and built this temple to honor your name. 00:13:32.632 --> 00:13:38.992 They said, whenever we are faced with any calamity such as war, Plague or famine, 00:13:39.532 --> 00:13:43.972 we can come to stand in your presence before this temple where your name is 00:13:43.972 --> 00:13:50.092 honored, we can cry out to you to save us and you will hear us and rescue us. 00:13:51.412 --> 00:13:56.812 And now see what the armies of am, amen, Moab and Mount Seer are doing. 00:13:57.562 --> 00:14:02.002 You would not let our ancestors invade those nations when Israel left Egypt. 00:14:02.422 --> 00:14:04.792 So they went around them and did not destroy them. 00:14:05.692 --> 00:14:10.762 Now see how they reward us for they have come to throw us out of your land, 00:14:11.032 --> 00:14:13.582 which you gave us as an inheritance. 00:14:14.032 --> 00:14:17.002 Oh our God, won't you stop them? 00:14:17.542 --> 00:14:21.322 We are powerless against this mighty army that is about to attack us. 00:14:21.622 --> 00:14:25.582 We do not know what to do, but we are looking to you for help. 00:14:26.722 --> 00:14:29.452 As all the men of Judah stood before the Lord with their 00:14:29.452 --> 00:14:31.702 little ones, wives and children. 00:14:32.392 --> 00:14:35.932 The spirit of the Lord came upon one of the men standing there. 00:14:37.102 --> 00:14:40.282 His name was Je Haze, son of Zechariah. 00:14:40.642 --> 00:14:43.372 Son of Bene son of Jao. 00:14:43.822 --> 00:14:48.172 Son of Maiah, a Levite who was a descendant of asap. 00:14:48.692 --> 00:14:56.422 He said, listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem, listen, king Jeha, shaphat. 00:14:56.722 --> 00:14:58.342 This is what the Lord says. 00:14:58.747 --> 00:15:00.097 Do not be afraid. 00:15:00.517 --> 00:15:03.007 Don't be discouraged by this mighty army. 00:15:03.247 --> 00:15:08.767 For the battle is not yours, but Gods tomorrow, march out against them. 00:15:09.157 --> 00:15:13.507 You will find them coming up through the ascent of Zzz at the end of the valley 00:15:13.507 --> 00:15:18.877 that opens into the wilderness of J, but you will not even need to fight. 00:15:19.327 --> 00:15:23.557 Take your positions then stand still and watch the Lord's victory. 00:15:24.157 --> 00:15:25.357 He is with you. 00:15:25.417 --> 00:15:30.127 Oh, people of Judah and Jerusalem do not be afraid or discouraged. 00:15:30.307 --> 00:15:33.877 Go out against them tomorrow for the Lord is with you. 00:15:34.567 --> 00:15:39.247 Then King Jaha Shaphat bowed low with his face to the ground, and all 00:15:39.247 --> 00:15:43.657 the people of Judah and Jerusalem did the same worshiping the Lord. 00:15:44.287 --> 00:15:49.417 Then the Levites from the clans of Koha and Cora stood to praise the Lord, the 00:15:49.417 --> 00:15:51.967 God of Israel, with a very loud shout. 00:15:52.957 --> 00:15:56.227 Early the next morning, the army of Judah went out into the 00:15:56.227 --> 00:15:58.987 wilderness of Takah on the way. 00:15:59.137 --> 00:16:05.077 Jehoshaphat stopped and said, listen to me, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem, 00:16:05.917 --> 00:16:11.257 believe in the Lord your God, and you will be able to stand firm, believe 00:16:11.257 --> 00:16:13.867 in his prophets, and you will succeed. 00:16:14.752 --> 00:16:18.862 After consulting the people, the king appointed singers to walk ahead 00:16:18.862 --> 00:16:23.512 of the army singing to the Lord and praising him for his holy splendor. 00:16:24.202 --> 00:16:25.492 This is what they sang. 00:16:26.512 --> 00:16:31.132 Give thanks to the Lord his faithful love and dears forever. 00:16:32.542 --> 00:16:35.842 At the very moment they began to sing and give praise. 00:16:36.322 --> 00:16:38.212 The Lord caused the armies of am. 00:16:38.212 --> 00:16:40.432 Amen, Moab and Mount Sr. 00:16:40.432 --> 00:16:42.412 To start fighting among themselves. 00:16:43.312 --> 00:16:47.512 The armies of Moab and Amin turned against their allies from Mount 00:16:47.512 --> 00:16:49.672 Sr and killed every one of them. 00:16:50.722 --> 00:16:55.162 After they had destroyed the army of Sr, they began attacking each other. 00:16:55.792 --> 00:16:59.992 So when the army of Judah arrived at the lookout point in the wilderness, 00:17:00.472 --> 00:17:05.212 all they saw were dead bodies lying on the ground as far as they could see. 00:17:05.812 --> 00:17:08.062 Not a single one of the enemy had escaped. 00:17:09.367 --> 00:17:12.817 King Jeha, Shaphat and his men went out to gather the plunder. 00:17:13.327 --> 00:17:17.347 They found vast amounts of equipment, clothing, and other valuables 00:17:17.647 --> 00:17:18.937 more than they could carry. 00:17:19.687 --> 00:17:23.707 There was so much plunder that it took them three days just to collect it all. 00:17:24.547 --> 00:17:28.207 On the fourth day, they gathered in the Valley of Blessing, which 00:17:28.212 --> 00:17:32.137 got its name that day because the people praised and thanked the Lord. 00:17:32.137 --> 00:17:33.937 There it is. 00:17:33.937 --> 00:17:36.337 Still called the Valley of Blessing today. 00:17:37.417 --> 00:17:41.617 Then all the men returned to Jerusalem with Jehoshaphat leading them 00:17:41.917 --> 00:17:45.667 overjoyed that the Lord had given them victory over their enemies. 00:17:46.267 --> 00:17:51.847 They marched into Jerusalem to the music of harps, liars, and trumpets, and they 00:17:51.847 --> 00:17:53.647 proceeded to the temple of the Lord. 00:17:54.607 --> 00:17:58.417 When all the surrounding kingdoms heard that the Lord himself had 00:17:58.417 --> 00:18:03.127 fought against the enemies of Israel, the fear of God came over them. 00:18:03.547 --> 00:18:06.187 So Jehoshaphat's Kingdom was at peace. 00:18:06.487 --> 00:18:09.487 For his God had given him rest on every side. 00:18:11.017 --> 00:18:13.747 So Jaha Shaphat ruled over the land of Judah. 00:18:14.437 --> 00:18:20.467 He was 35 years old when he became King, and he reigned in Jerusalem 25 years. 00:18:21.307 --> 00:18:25.687 His mother was Azua, the daughter of Shai Jaha. 00:18:25.692 --> 00:18:29.827 Shaphat was a good king following the ways of his father Asa. 00:18:30.427 --> 00:18:32.677 He did what was pleasing in the Lord's sight. 00:18:33.472 --> 00:18:38.482 During his reign, however, he failed to remove all the pagan shrines and the 00:18:38.482 --> 00:18:42.652 people never fully committed themselves to follow the God of their ancestors. 00:18:43.732 --> 00:18:48.442 The rest of the events of Jehoshaphat's reign from beginning to end are 00:18:48.442 --> 00:18:53.362 recorded in the record of Jehu, son of Hane nai, which is included in 00:18:53.362 --> 00:18:55.162 the Book of the Kings of Israel. 00:18:56.257 --> 00:18:57.307 Sometime later. 00:18:57.307 --> 00:19:01.177 King Jehoshaphat of Judah made an alliance with King Aah of 00:19:01.177 --> 00:19:03.397 Israel who was very wicked. 00:19:04.327 --> 00:19:08.677 Together, they built a fleet of trading ships at the Port of Ian Giber. 00:19:09.217 --> 00:19:14.647 Then Ella Zer, son of Do Deve Hu from Maisha, prophesied against Jehoshaphat. 00:19:15.127 --> 00:19:20.527 He said, because you have allied yourself with King, aah, the 00:19:20.527 --> 00:19:22.447 Lord will destroy your work. 00:19:23.287 --> 00:19:27.067 So the ships met with disaster and never put out to sea.