1 Jehoshaphat became king after his dad. He made his land strong against Israel. ️ 2 He put soldiers in strong towns in Judah. He also put guards in towns in Ephraim that his dad Asa took. ♂️ 3 God was with Jehoshaphat. He lived like King David did at first. He did not go after Baal, a fake god. ✨ 4 Jehoshaphat looked to God and obeyed God’s rules. He did not do the bad things Israel did. 5 God made his rule strong. All Judah brought him gifts. He had much money, and people respected him. 6 His heart was brave to do God’s way. He took down the high places and Asherah poles in Judah. ❤️⛏️⛰️ 7 In year three, the king sent leaders to teach in Judah towns: Ben-hail, Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel, and Micaiah. ️ 8 He also sent Levite helpers and priests to teach too. 9 They taught in Judah. They carried God’s law book. They went to every town and taught the people. ♂️️️ 10 Other lands near Judah felt afraid of God. No one made war with Jehoshaphat. ⚔️ 11 The Philistines brought the king gifts and silver. People from the desert brought 7,700 rams and 7,700 goats. 12 Jehoshaphat became very strong. He built strong towns and store towns in Judah. ️ 13 He had many things stored in Judah towns. Brave soldiers were in Jerusalem. ️️ 14 From Judah, a leader named Adnah led 300,000 strong men. ✈️ 15 Next, leader Jehohanan led 280,000 men. ✈️ 16 Next, Amasiah son of Zichri served God by choice. He led 200,000 strong men. ♂️ 17 From Benjamin, Eliada was a brave man. He had 200,000 men with bows and shields. ️ 18 Next, Jehozabad had 180,000 men ready for war. ⚔️✈️ 19 These men served the king. More soldiers stayed in strong towns all over Judah. ✈️