And Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned to his house in peace to Jerusalem.

When Jehoshaphat king of Judah had returned safely to his home in Jerusalem,

And Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him, and said to king Jehoshaphat, Shouldest thou help the ungodly, and love them that hate the LORD? therefore is wrath upon thee from before the LORD.

Jehu son of Hanani the seer went out to confront him and said to King Jehoshaphat, “Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the LORD? Because of this, the wrath of the LORD is upon you.

Nevertheless there are good things found in thee, in that thou hast taken away the groves out of the land, and hast prepared thine heart to seek God.

However, some good is found in you, for you have removed the Asherah poles from the land and have set your heart on seeking God.”