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Summary

Jehoshaphat returns to Jerusalem safely. Jehu the seer rebukes him for loving God's enemies (Ahab). Wrath from the Lord has gone out against him. He also commends him for tearing down the Asheroth. Jehoshaphat brings back Ephraim and Beersheba to the Lord. He appoints judges and charges them to be just and reminds them that God sees what they do. Jehoshaphat appoints Levites as judges in Jerusalem. Gives them a similar talk.

Observations

Jehoshaphat never shows regret after the admonition. He seems zealous for God among his subjects. What was he like when he was with Ahab? He is commendable but inconsistent.