39. The rest of what King Ahab did during the time he ruled is written in the book, The History of the Kings of Israel. That book tells about all the cities he built and about all the ivory that he used to decorate his palace.
40. Ahab died and was buried with his ancestors. His son Ahaziah became the next king after him.
41. Jehoshaphat son of Asa became the king of Judah in Ahab’s fourth year as king of Israel.
42. Jehoshaphat was 35 years old when he became king, and he ruled in Jerusalem for 25 years. His mother was Azubah, the daughter of Shilhi.
43. Like his father Asa, Jehoshaphat was good and did everything that the Lord wanted, but he did not destroy the high places. The people continued offering sacrifices and burning incense there.