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<a href="#lexicon" class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Heb </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/23.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/23.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Then he gave the commanders of units of a hundred the spears and the large and small shields that had belonged to King David and that were in the temple of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/23.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then Jehoiada supplied the commanders with the spears and the large and small shields that had once belonged to King David and were stored in the Temple of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/23.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jehoiada the priest gave to the captains the spears and the large and small shields that had been King David’s, which were in the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Jehoiada the priest gave to the commanders of hundreds the spears and the large and small shields of King David that were in the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/23.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Moreover Jehoiada the priest delivered to the captains of hundreds spears, and bucklers, and shields, that <i>had been</i> king David's, which <i>were</i> in the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/23.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And Jehoiada the priest gave to the captains of hundreds the spears and the large and small shields which <i>had belonged</i> to King David, that <i>were</i> in the temple of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Jehoiada the priest gave the captains of hundreds the spears and the shields and quivers which had been King David’s, which were in the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/23.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then Jehoiada the priest gave to the captains of hundreds the spears and the large and small shields which had been King David&#8217s, which were in the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then Jehoiada the priest gave to the captains of hundreds the spears and the large and small shields which had been King David’s, which <i>were</i> in the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Jehoiada the priest gave to the commanders of hundreds the spears and the shields and small shields which had been King David’s, which were in the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then Jehoiada the priest gave to the captains of hundreds the spears and the large and small shields which had been King David’s, which were in the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The priest Jehoiada gave to the commanders of hundreds King David’s spears, shields, and quivers that were in God’s temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jehoiada the priest gave to the commanders of hundreds King David&#8217s spears, shields, and quivers that were in God&#8217s temple. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/23.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jehoiada the priest delivered to the captains of hundreds the spears, and bucklers, and shields, that had been king David's, which were in the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Jehoiada went into the temple and brought out the swords and shields that had belonged to King David, and he gave them to the commanders. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/23.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Jehoiada the priest delivered to the captains of hundreds the spears, and bucklers, and shields, that had been king David's, which were in the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Jehoiada gave the commanders the spears and the small and large shields that had belonged to King David but were now in God's temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/23.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Jehoiada gave the officers the spears and shields that had belonged to King David and had been kept in the Temple. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/23.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />and Jehoiada the priest issued the spears and shields that King David had placed in storage in God's Temple to the officers in charge of the units of hundreds. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Jehoiada the priest gave to the commanders of hundreds the spears and the large and small shields of King David that were in the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/23.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Jehoiada the priest gave to the officers of the units of hundreds King David's spears and shields that were kept in God's temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Jehoiada the priest delivered to the captains of hundreds the spears, and bucklers, and shields, that had been king David's, which were in God's house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Moreover, Jehoiada the priest delivered to the captains of hundreds, spears, and bucklers, and shields, that had been king David's, which were in the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/23.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Jehoiada the priest delivered to the captains of hundreds the spears, bucklers, and shields that had been king David’s, which were in God’s house. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jehoiada the priest gives to the heads of the hundreds the spears, and the shields, and the bucklers that [are] King David’s, that [are] in the house of God;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Jehoiada the priest giveth to the heads of the hundreds the spears, and the shields, and the bucklers that are king David's, that are in the house of God;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Jehoiada the priest will give to the chiefs of hundreds, spears and shields and bucklers, which were to king David, which were in the house of God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Joiada the priest gave to the captains the spears, and the shields, and targets of king David, which he had dedicated in the house of the Lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Jehoiada, the priest, gave to the centurions the lances and round shields and crescent shields of king David, which he had dedicated in the house of the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/23.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Jehoiada the priest gave to the captains the spears, shields, and bucklers of King David which were in the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The priest Jehoiada delivered to the captains the spears and the large and small shields that had been King David’s, which were in the house of God;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Moreover Jehoiadah the priest delivered spears and bucklers and shields to the captains of hundreds that had been King David's, which were in the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Yawida the Priest gave to the Commanders of hundreds lances and shields and quivers of King David that were in the house of LORD JEHOVAH.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Jehoiada the priest delivered to the captains of hundreds the spears, and bucklers, and shields, that had been king David's, which were in the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Jodae gave to the men the swords, and the shields, and the arms, which <i>had</i> belonged to King David, in the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/23-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=5606" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/23.htm">Joash Anointed King in Judah</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>So the Levites and all Judah did everything that Jehoiada the priest had ordered. Each of them took his men—those coming on duty on the Sabbath and those going off duty—for Jehoiada the priest had not released any of the divisions. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3077.htm" title="3077: yə·hō·w·yā·ḏā‘ (N-proper-ms) -- The LORD knows, the name of several Isr. From Yhovah and yada'; Jehovah-known; Jehojada, the name of three Israelites.">Then Jehoiada</a> <a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: hak·kō·hên (Art:: N-ms) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">the priest</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: way·yit·tên (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">gave</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: lə·śā·rê (Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">to the commanders</a> <a href="/hebrew/3967.htm" title="3967: ham·mê·’ō·wṯ (Art:: Number-fp) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction.">of hundreds</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2595.htm" title="2595: ha·ḥă·nî·ṯîm (Art:: N-fp) -- A spear. From chanah; a lance.">the spears</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4043.htm" title="4043: ham·mā·ḡin·nō·wṯ (Art:: N-cp) -- A shield. Also feminine mginnah; from ganan; a shield; figuratively, a protector; also the scaly hide of the crocodile.">and the large</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/7982.htm" title="7982: haš·šə·lā·ṭîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Perhaps shield. From shalat; probably a shield.">small shields</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: lam·me·leḵ (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">of King</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wîḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">were in the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">of God.</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>He stationed all the troops, with their weapons in hand, surrounding the king by the altar and the temple, from the south side to the north side of the temple.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/11-10.htm">2 Kings 11:10</a></span><br />Then the priest gave to the commanders of hundreds the spears and shields of King David from the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-16.htm">1 Kings 10:16-17</a></span><br />King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of gold went into each shield. / He also made three hundred small shields of hammered gold; three minas of gold went into each shield. And the king put them in the House of the Forest of Lebanon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/21-9.htm">1 Samuel 21:9</a></span><br />The priest replied, “The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you killed in the Valley of Elah, is here; it is wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod. If you want, you may take it. For there is no other but this one here.” And David said, “There is none like it; give it to me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-39.htm">1 Samuel 17:39</a></span><br />David strapped his sword over the tunic and tried to walk, but he was not accustomed to them. “I cannot walk in these,” David said to Saul. “I am not accustomed to them.” So David took them off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/13-19.htm">1 Samuel 13:19-22</a></span><br />And no blacksmith could be found in all the land of Israel, because the Philistines had said, “The Hebrews must not be allowed to make swords or spears.” / Instead, all the Israelites would go down to the Philistines to sharpen their plowshares, mattocks, axes, and sickles. / The charge was a pim for sharpening a plowshare or mattock, a third of a shekel for sharpening a pitchfork or an axe, and a third of a shekel for repointing an oxgoad. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-8.htm">1 Chronicles 12:8</a></span><br />Some Gadites defected to David at his stronghold in the wilderness. They were mighty men of valor, trained for battle, experts with the shield and spear, whose faces were like the faces of lions and who were as swift as gazelles on the mountains:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-24.htm">1 Chronicles 12:24</a></span><br />From Judah: 6,800 armed troops bearing shields and spears.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-33.htm">1 Chronicles 12:33</a></span><br />From Zebulun: 50,000 fit for service, trained for battle with all kinds of weapons of war, who with one purpose were devoted to David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-37.htm">1 Chronicles 12:37</a></span><br />And from east of the Jordan, from Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh there: 120,000 armed with every kind of weapon of war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-7.htm">1 Chronicles 18:7</a></span><br />And David took the gold shields that belonged to the officers of Hadadezer and brought them to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-10.htm">1 Chronicles 18:10</a></span><br />he sent his son Hadoram to greet King David and bless him for fighting and defeating Hadadezer, who had been at war with Tou. Hadoram brought all kinds of articles of gold and silver and bronze,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-26.htm">1 Chronicles 26:26-27</a></span><br />This Shelomith and his brothers were in charge of all the treasuries for the things dedicated by King David, by the heads of families who were the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and by the army commanders. / They had dedicated some of the plunder from their battles to the repair of the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">1 Chronicles 28:1</a></span><br />Now David summoned all the leaders of Israel to Jerusalem: the leaders of the tribes, the leaders of the divisions in the king’s service, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of all the property and cattle of the king and his sons, along with the court officials and mighty men—every mighty man of valor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-2.htm">1 Chronicles 29:2</a></span><br />Now with all my ability I have made provision for the house of my God—gold for the gold articles, silver for the silver, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron, and wood for the wood, as well as onyx for the settings, turquoise, stones of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, and slabs of marble—all in abundance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-15.htm">2 Chronicles 9:15-16</a></span><br />King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of hammered gold went into each shield. / He also made three hundred small shields of hammered gold; three hundred shekels of gold went into each shield. And the king put them in the House of the Forest of Lebanon.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Moreover Jehoiada the priest delivered to the captains of hundreds spears, and bucklers, and shields, that had been king David's, which were in the house of God.</p><p class="hdg">spears</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/21-9.htm">1 Samuel 21:9</a></b></br> And the priest said, The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom thou slewest in the valley of Elah, behold, it <i>is here</i> wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod: if thou wilt take that, take <i>it</i>: for <i>there is</i> no other save that here. And David said, <i>There is</i> none like that; give it me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/8-7.htm">2 Samuel 8:7</a></b></br> And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadadezer, and brought them to Jerusalem.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/12-4.htm">Belonged</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-17.htm">Body-Covers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-8.htm">Bucklers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-1.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-9.htm">Commanders</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-3.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-3.htm">David's</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-14.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-2.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-7.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-5.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-1.htm">Hundreds</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-8.htm">Jehoiada</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-3.htm">Jehoi'ada</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-12.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-13.htm">Large</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-16.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-8.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-17.htm">Shields</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-30.htm">Small</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-8.htm">Spears</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-8.htm">Targets</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-14.htm">Units</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/25-21.htm">Belonged</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-14.htm">Body-Covers</a> <a href="/job/15-26.htm">Bucklers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-13.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-6.htm">Commanders</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-18.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-26.htm">David's</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-24.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-10.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-10.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-15.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-14.htm">Hundreds</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-11.htm">Jehoiada</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-11.htm">Jehoi'ada</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-5.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-13.htm">Large</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-18.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-14.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-14.htm">Shields</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-24.htm">Small</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-14.htm">Spears</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-16.htm">Targets</a> <a href="/numbers/10-25.htm">Units</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 23</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/23-1.htm">Jehoiada, having set things in order, makes joash king</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/23-12.htm">Athaliah is slain</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/23-16.htm">Jehoiada restores the worship of God</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/23.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_chronicles/23.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Then Jehoiada the priest</b><br>Jehoiada was a prominent priest during the reign of King Joash. His role as a priest highlights the importance of spiritual leadership in guiding the nation of Judah. Priests were responsible for maintaining the temple and leading the people in worship, and Jehoiada's actions here demonstrate his commitment to restoring proper worship and governance.<p><b>gave to the commanders of hundreds</b><br>The commanders of hundreds were military leaders responsible for overseeing groups of soldiers. This structure reflects the organized military system in ancient Israel, which was crucial for maintaining order and defense. Jehoiada's involvement with these commanders indicates a strategic alliance between religious and military leadership to achieve a common goal.<p><b>the spears and the large and small shields</b><br>These weapons symbolize preparation and readiness for battle. The mention of both large and small shields suggests a comprehensive equipping of the soldiers, ensuring they were well-prepared for any confrontation. This preparation can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual readiness, emphasizing the need for believers to be equipped with the "armor of God" as described in <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-18</a>.<p><b>of King David</b><br>King David is a central figure in Israel's history, known for his military prowess and deep faith in God. The use of his weapons signifies a connection to the past glories and victories of Israel under David's leadership. It also serves as a reminder of God's covenant with David, which promised a lasting dynasty and foreshadowed the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ, who is often referred to as the "Son of David."<p><b>that were in the house of God</b><br>The house of God, or the temple, was the center of worship and the dwelling place of God's presence among His people. The presence of these weapons in the temple underscores the idea that the battle they were preparing for was not just physical but also spiritual. It highlights the belief that true victory comes from reliance on God and His provision. The temple's role as a storehouse for these items also reflects the intertwining of religious and national identity in ancient Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jehoiada_the_priest.htm">Jehoiada the Priest</a></b><br>A key religious leader and high priest during the reign of King Joash. He played a crucial role in the overthrow of Queen Athaliah and the restoration of the Davidic line.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/commanders_of_hundreds.htm">Commanders of Hundreds</a></b><br>Military leaders who were responsible for executing Jehoiada's plan to protect the young King Joash and overthrow Athaliah.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_david.htm">King David</a></b><br>The former king of Israel, whose weapons were stored in the temple and used in this event to equip the guards.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/h/house_of_god.htm">House of God</a></b><br>The temple in Jerusalem, which served as a central place of worship and a repository for sacred items, including the weapons of King David.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/athaliah.htm">Athaliah</a></b><br>The queen who usurped the throne of Judah and was overthrown by Jehoiada's strategic plan.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_strategy_and_leadership.htm">Divine Strategy and Leadership</a></b><br>Jehoiada's actions demonstrate the importance of godly leadership and strategic planning in fulfilling God's purposes. Leaders today should seek divine wisdom and guidance in their decisions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preservation_of_godly_heritage.htm">Preservation of Godly Heritage</a></b><br>The use of King David's weapons symbolizes the preservation and continuation of a godly heritage. Believers are called to uphold and pass on their faith to future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/sanctity_of_god's_house.htm">Sanctity of God's House</a></b><br>The temple was not only a place of worship but also a place of refuge and empowerment. Christians should view their places of worship as sanctuaries for spiritual renewal and preparation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/equipping_for_battle.htm">Equipping for Battle</a></b><br>Just as Jehoiada equipped the commanders with physical weapons, believers must equip themselves with spiritual armor to stand firm against spiritual challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_opposition.htm">Courage in the Face of Opposition</a></b><br>Jehoiada's boldness in confronting Athaliah encourages believers to stand courageously for righteousness, even when facing formidable opposition.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 23</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_jehoiada_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Jehoiada in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_2_chron._23_1-7_and_2_kings_11_differ.htm">Why do the details in 2 Chronicles 23:1-7 differ from the parallel account in 2 Kings 11, suggesting possible biblical inconsistencies?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_many_did_david's_chief_kill_at_once.htm">The chief of the mighty men of David lifted up his spear and killed how many men at one time? Eight hundred (2 Samuel 23:8) Three hundred (I Chronicles 11: 11)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_queen_athaliah's_overthrow_factual.htm">Could the swift overthrow of Queen Athaliah in 2 Chronicles 23:12-15 be exaggeration or legend rather than a factual event?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/23.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) <span class= "bld">Moreover.</span>--<span class= "ital">And.</span> This verse is essentially identical with <a href="/2_kings/11-10.htm" title="And to the captains over hundreds did the priest give king David's spears and shields, that were in the temple of the LORD.">2Kings 11:10</a> : "And the priest delivered to the captains of hundreds the spear and the shields that had been king David's, which were in the house of Jehovah." The chronicler has added <span class= "ital">Jehoiada</span> and <span class= "ital">the bucklers,</span> and turned <span class= "ital">the spear</span> into <span class= "ital">spears,</span> rightly according to most critics.<p><span class= "bld">Spears, and bucklers, and shields.</span>--Each word has the article in the Hebrew.<p><span class= "bld">That had been king David's.</span>--Comp. <a href="/1_chronicles/18-7.htm" title="And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadarezer, and brought them to Jerusalem.">1Chronicles 18:7</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/18-11.htm" title="Them also king David dedicated to the LORD, with the silver and the gold that he brought from all these nations; from Edom, and from Moab, and from the children of Ammon, and from the Philistines, and from Amalek.">1Chronicles 18:11</a>; also <a href="/1_samuel/22-10.htm" title="And he inquired of the LORD for him, and gave him victuals, and gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine.">1Samuel 22:10</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/17-7.htm" title="And the staff of his spear was like a weaver's beam; and his spear's head weighed six hundred shekels of iron: and one bearing a shield went before him.">1Samuel 17:7</a>. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Shields... King David's ... in the house of God</span>. Some think these may have been the shields of gold that King David took from the servants of Hadadezer (<a href="/2_samuel/8-7.htm">2 Samuel 8:7, 11</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/23-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Then Jehoiada</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוֹיָדָ֨ע</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hō·w·yā·ḏā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3077.htm">Strong's 3077: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jehoiada -- 'the LORD knows', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the priest</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכֹּהֵ֜ן</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kō·hên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> </span><span class="str2">Priest</span><br /><br /><span class="word">gave</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּתֵּן֩</span> <span class="translit">(way·yit·tên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the commanders</span><br /><span class="heb">לְשָׂרֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(lə·śā·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of hundreds</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֵּא֗וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mê·’ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3967.htm">Strong's 3967: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hundred</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the spears</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽחֲנִיתִים֙</span> <span class="translit">(ha·ḥă·nî·ṯîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2595.htm">Strong's 2595: </a> </span><span class="str2">A lance</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the large</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמָּגִנּוֹת֙</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mā·ḡin·nō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4043.htm">Strong's 4043: </a> </span><span class="str2">A shield, a protector, the scaly hide of the crocodile</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֶת־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’eṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> </span><span class="str2">Untranslatable mark of the accusative case</span><br /><br /><span class="word">small shields</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשְּׁלָטִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šə·lā·ṭîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7982.htm">Strong's 7982: </a> </span><span class="str2">Perhaps shield</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of King</span><br /><span class="heb">לַמֶּ֣לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(lam·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">David</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּוִ֑יד</span> <span class="translit">(dā·wîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were in the house</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּ֥ית</span> <span class="translit">(bêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of God.</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֱלֹהִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/23-9.htm">2 Chronicles 23:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/23-9.htm">2 Chronicles 23:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/23-9.htm">2 Chronicles 23:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/23-9.htm">2 Chronicles 23:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/23-9.htm">2 Chronicles 23:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/23-9.htm">2 Chronicles 23:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/23-9.htm">2 Chronicles 23:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/23-9.htm">2 Chronicles 23:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/23-9.htm">2 Chronicles 23:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/23-9.htm">2 Chronicles 23:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/23-9.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 23:9 Jehoiada the priest delivered to the captains (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/23-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 23:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 23:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/23-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 23:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 23:10" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>