2 Chronicles 17:5 — Compare Translations

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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

And Jehovah doth establish the kingdom in his hand, and all Judah give a present to Jehoshaphat, and he hath riches and honour in abundance,

Therefore Jehovah established the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat tribute; and he had riches and honor in abundance.

English Amplified

Therefore the Lord established the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought tribute to Jehoshaphat, and he had great riches and honor.

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

Therefore the Lord established the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought tribute to Jehoshaphat, and he had great riches and honor.

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

So the Lord established the kingdom in his hand, and all Judah brought him tribute, so that he had an abundance of riches and honor.

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

So the LORD established the kingdom in his hand. Then all Judah brought him tribute, and he had riches and honor in abundance.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

And Jehovah established the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah gave gifts to Jehoshaphat; and he had riches and honour in abundance.

English EASY 2024

The Lord gave Jehoshaphat power over the kingdom of Judah. All Judah's people brought gifts to him. So Jehoshaphat became rich and people respected him.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

The Lord made Jehoshaphat a strong king over Judah. All the people of Judah brought gifts to Jehoshaphat. So he had much wealth and honor.

English ESV 2016 == The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles

Therefore the LORD established the kingdom in his hand. And all Judah brought tribute to Jehoshaphat, and he had great riches and honor.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

The Lord gave Jehoshaphat firm control over the kingdom of Judah, and all the people brought him gifts, so that he became wealthy and highly honored.

English God's Word - GW 1995

So the Lord established Jehoshaphat's power over the kingdom. All the people of Judah gave gifts to Jehoshaphat, and he had a lot of riches and honor.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

So the LORD established the kingdom in his hand. Then all Judah brought him tribute, and he had riches and honor in abundance.

English KJV 1611

Therefore the LORD stablished the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honor in abundance.

So Yahweh established the kingdom in his hand, and all Judah brought presents to Jehoshaphat, and he had great riches and honor.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

So the Lord established the kingdom in his hand, and all Judah gave a tribute to Jehoshaphat. So he had an abundance of riches and honor.

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

So the LORD established the kingdom in his control, and all Judah brought tribute to Jehoshaphat, and he had great riches and honor.

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

As a result, the LORD made his kingdom secure, and all Judah gave Jehoshaphat gifts, so that he enjoyed great wealth and glory.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

The LORD made his kingdom secure; all Judah brought tribute to Jehoshaphat, and he became very wealthy and greatly respected.

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

The Lord made the kingdom secure under Jehoshaphat's control. All of the people of Judah brought gifts to Jehoshaphat. So he had great wealth and honor.

The LORD established the kingdom under his control; and all Judah brought gifts to Jehoshaphat, so that he had great wealth and honor.

English NKJ 1982

Therefore the Lord established the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah gave presents to Jehoshaphat, and he had riches and honor in abundance.

So the LORD established Jehoshaphat's control over the kingdom of Judah. All the people of Judah brought gifts to Jehoshaphat, so he became very wealthy and highly esteemed.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

Therefore the LORD established the kingdom in his hand. All Judah brought tribute to Jehoshaphat, and he had great riches and honor.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

Therefore the Lord established the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought tribute to Jehoshaphat; and he had great riches and honor.

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

And God secured the kingdom under his rule, gave him a firm grip on it. And everyone in Judah showed their appreciation by bringing gifts. Jehoshaphat ended up very rich and much honored.

English Tyndale 1537

Therefore the LORD stablished the kingdom in his hand and all Juda brought him presents, that he became exceeding rich and glorious.