King Jehoshaphat was a spiritual leader who compromised his allegiances with the world, causing destruction and peril. Nevertheless, Jehoshaphat learned his lesson, and the next time he faced an enemy, he sought Yahweh and trusted in God’s deliverance, rather than his own strength.

2 Chronicles 17:1-11

Jehoshaphat walked in the ways of his father David and led a spiritual renewal in Judah, sending out teachers to instruct the people in God’s law, resulting in God’s favor and peace with the surrounding nations.

2 Chronicles 18:1-27

Jehoshaphat does not listen to the prophet Micaiah but relies on his political alliance with Ahab and goes into battle at Ramoth-Gilead anyway.

Despite a warning from the prophet Micaiah, Jehoshaphat maintains an “unholy alliance” with King Ahab of Israel and enters a disastrous battle at Ramoth-Gilead, nearly losing his life.

2 Chronicles 19:1-3

Returning home, Jehoshaphat is sternly rebuked by Jehu the Seer for aiding the wicked Ahab. However, God acknowledges Jehoshaphat’s sincere heart and his successful efforts to remove pagan idols from the land and lead the nation in obedience and worship.

2 Chronicles 20:1-21

Facing a massive coalition of enemies, Jehoshaphat leads Judah in fasting and prayer about what to do. The choir is positioned before the army to sing praises, trusting God’s promise that the battle belongs to Him, not them.