Te Fourth King of Judah (-20) August 16, 2017

Introduction A. Jehoshaphat sought from the beginning to establish the kingdom of Judah physically and geographically, but also sought the Lord to strengthen the kingdom spiritually. B. Jehoshaphat also formed from the beginning an alliance with --the wicked and ungodly king who ruled Israel C. Jehoshaphat toward the end of his reign faced a challenge from the nations of and , but again turned to the Jehovah and God gave him victory without a battle. Jehoshaphat Seeks to Establish His Kingdom Geographically and Spiritually, 2 Chronicles 17 A. What did Jehoshaphat do at the beginning of his reign (2 Chron 17:1-2)? How did Jehovah feel about Jehoshaphat (2 Chron 17:3)? Why (2 Chron 17:3-6)?

B. What very specially did he do to strengthen Judah spiritually (2 Chron 17:7-9)? How did other nations view his reign (2 Chron 17:10)? In what special way did the Philistines and Arabians view and treat Jehoshaphat (2 Chron 17:11)? What did he do to strengthen the nation (2 Chron 17:13-18)?

Jehoshaphat Goes Down to to Form an Alliance with Ahab, A. Who did Jehoshaphat make league with to make war (2 Chron 18:1-3)? But what did Jehoshaphat insist that Israel do frst (2 Chron 18:4)? How did Ahab respond (2 Chron 18:5)? What did Jehoshaphat insist on further (2 Chron 18:6)? How did Ahab answer Jehoshaphat (2 Chron 18:7-8)? What was the message of the prophets in general (2 Chron 18:9-11)?

B. What additional prophet did they call for (2 Chron 18:12)? What was ’s prophecy to Jehoshaphat about go- ing to war (2 Chron 18:13-14)? What was his message to Israel (2 Chron 18:15-16)? How did Ahab, Israel’s king, receive Micaiah’s message (2 Chron 18:17)? What scene does Micaiah picture in heaven (2 Chron 18:18)? What question did Jehovah raise about Ahab (2 Chron 18:19)? Finally, what did one spirit suggest (2 Chron 18:20)? What did he ofer to do for Jehovah and how did Jehovah respond (2 Chron 18:21)? How do you explain what Jeho- vah did through this spirit (2 Chron 18:22; see 2 Tess 2:10-12)?

C. How did view Micaiah (2 Chron 18:23)? How did Micaiah answer (2 Chron 18:24)? How did Ahab, king of Israel, view Micaiah (2 Chron 18:25-26)? How did Micaiah say they could test the accuracy of his prophecy (2 Chron 18:27)?

D. What did Jehoshaphat and Ahab decide about war with Ramoth-Gilead (2 Chron 18:28)? What did Ahab, king of Israel, decide to do (2 Chron 18:29)? What order did the king of Syria give (2 Chron 18:30)? Who did the captains of the chariots of Syria attack (2 Chron 18:31)? What saved Jehoshaphat (2 Chron 18:31-32)? How was Ahab, king of Israel, killed and who did they think he was (2 Chron 18:33-34)? Jehoshaphat Returns to and Calls on the Nation to Fear Jehovah, A. What did Jehoshaphat do afer going to battle with Syria (2 Chron 19:1)? How did , the seer, assess Jehoshaphat (2 Chron 19:2-3)?

B. How would you assess Jehoshaphat’s dealings with the judges he appointed (2 Chron 19:4-7)? What charge does he give the and priests (2 Chron 19:8-11)? What is his fnal remark to them (2 Chron 19:11)?

Jehoshaphat Faces a Challenge of War from Ammon and Moab, A. Who came to battle against Jehoshaphat (2 Chron 20:1)? When many were reported to be approaching Je- hoshaphat for war what did he and Judah do (2 Chron 20:2-4)? Where did Jehoshaphat stand and to whom did he speak (2 Chron 20:5)? How does Jehoshaphat acknowledge Jehovah (2 Chron 20:6)? What reminder does he deliver to Jehovah (2 Chron 20:7-9)? Who does he call on God to protect Israel from (2 Chron 20:10-11)? What does he call on God to do and what does he acknowledge (2 Chron 20:12-13)?

B. Summarize what Jahaziel, by the Spirit of God, prophesies (2 Chron 20:14-17)? How did Jehoshaphat respond to this message (2 Chron 20:18)? What did the Levites do (2 Chron 20:19)? What was Jehoshaphat’s message to the people (2 Chron 20:20)? What did Jehoshaphat appoint certain ones to do (2 Chron 20:21)? What happened to Ammon, Moab, and Mt. Seir when they came against Judah (2 Chron 20:22)?

C. Afer collecting the spoils what did Jehoshaphat and the nation do (2 Chron 20:26-28)? How did this afect the kingdoms around Judah (2 Chron 20:29)? What did Jehoshaphat and Judah enjoy (2 Chron 20:30)?

D. How long did Jehoshaphat reign (2 Chron 20:31)? How is his rule summarized (2 Chron 20:32)? What negative is related about his reign and the people in general (2 Chron 20:33)? Who did Jehoshaphat ally himself with at the end of his reign, what project did they undertake together, and what was the ultimate outcome (2 Chron 20:35-37)?