5 pairs
2 Chronicles 17:3 states that the Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the ways of David, similar to how 1 Kings 3:3 describes Solomon's love for the Lord and his walking in the statutes of David.
Thematic focusFaithfulness, Walking in God's Ways.
2 Chronicles 17:6 describes Jehoshaphat's heart being courageous in the ways of the Lord, leading him to remove high places and Asherah poles, echoing the command in Deuteronomy 12:2-3 to destroy places of idol worship.
Thematic focusIdolatry, Obedience to God's Commands.
2 Chronicles 17:9 highlights the teaching of the Book of the Law throughout Judah, similar to Nehemiah 8:8 where the Levites read from the Book of the Law and gave the sense, helping the people understand.
Thematic focusTeaching, Understanding God's Law.
2 Chronicles 17:10 describes the fear of the Lord falling on surrounding kingdoms, preventing them from making war against Jehoshaphat, which parallels Exodus 23:27 where God promises to send His terror ahead of Israel to dismay their enemies.
Thematic focusDivine Protection, Fear of the Lord.
2 Chronicles 17:12 notes Jehoshaphat's growing power and wealth, similar to 1 Kings 10:23 where Solomon's wealth and wisdom are highlighted, showing God's blessing on the Davidic kings who follow His ways.
Thematic focusProsperity, Blessing of Obedience.