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Jotham Reigns in Judah

2 Chronicles 27:6

In 11 translations

BSB
So Jotham grew powerful because he ordered his ways before the LORD his God.
KJV
So Jotham became mighty, because he prepared his ways before the LORD his God.prepared: or, established
WEB
So Jotham became mighty, because he ordered his ways before Yahweh his God.
ASV
So Jotham became mighty, because he ordered his ways before Jehovah his God.
LSV
And Jotham strengthens himself, for he has prepared his ways before his God YHWH.
YLT
And Jotham doth strengthen himself, for he hath prepared his ways before Jehovah his God.
DBY
And Jotham became strong, for he prepared his ways before Jehovah his God.Elohim
DRC
And Joatham was strengthened, because he had his way directed before the Lord his God.
GNV
So Iotham became mightie because hee directed his way before the Lord his God.
JPS
So Jotham became mighty, because he ordered his ways before the LORD his God.
LXXE
Joatham grew strong, because he prepared his ways before the Lord his God.

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Original-language editions

WLC
וַיִּתְחַזֵּ֖ק יוֹתָ֑ם כִּ֚י הֵכִ֣ין דְּרָכָ֔יו לִפְנֵ֖י יְהוָ֥ה אֱלֹהָֽיו׃
LXX-Br
Κατίσχυσεν Ιωάθαμ, ὅτι ἡτοίμασεν τὰς ὁδοὺς αὐτοῦ ἐναντίον Κυρίου Θεοῦ αὐτοῦ.

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  • 2 Chronicles 26:5He sought God throughout the days of Zechariah, who instructed him in the fear of God. And as long as he sought the LORD, God gave him success.
  • 2 Chronicles 19:3However, some good is found in you, for you have removed the Asherah poles from the land and have set your heart on seeking God.”

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