II Chronicles 17-19

“They taught throughout Judah, taking with them the Book of the Law of the Lord; they went around to all the towns of Judah and taught the people” (17:9). While part of King Jehoshaphat’s story is found in I King 22, Chronicles relates Jehoshaphat’s emphasis on teaching the people the God’s law. Rather than simply strengthening worship in Jerusalem or requiring tithes and sacrifices, the king sent officials, Levites, and priests throughout the land to teach ordinary people the ways of God.

“His heart was devoted to the ways of the Lord ...” (17:6). Jehoshaphat knew the Lord’s ways through his Word. He does not hide himself; he is the God who speaks, through Word and Spirit and especially his Son.