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He also kept experienced fighting men in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/17.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He stored numerous supplies in Judah’s towns and stationed an army of seasoned troops at Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/17.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and he had large supplies in the cities of Judah. He had soldiers, mighty men of valor, in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and kept vast supplies in the cities of Judah. He also had warriors in Jerusalem who were mighty men of valor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/17.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he had much business in the cities of Judah: and the men of war, mighty men of valour, <i>were</i> in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/17.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He had much property in the cities of Judah; and the men of war, mighty men of valor, <i>were</i> in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He had large supplies in the cities of Judah, and warriors, valiant mighty men, in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/17.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He had large supplies in the cities of Judah, and warriors, valiant men, in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he had large supplies in the cities of Judah, and warriors, valiant men, in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And he had large supplies in the cities of Judah, and men of war, mighty men of valor, in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He had large supplies in the cities of Judah, and soldiers, courageous men, in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and carried out great works in the towns of Judah. He had fighting men, valiant warriors, in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and carried out great works in the towns of Judah. He had fighting men, brave warriors, in Jerusalem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/17.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he had many works in the cities of Judah; and men of war, mighty men of valor, in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />where he stored supplies. He also kept in Jerusalem some experienced soldiers <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/17.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he had many works in the cities of Judah; and men of war, mighty men of valour, in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He had large supplies of food in the cities of Judah and an army of professional soldiers with him in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/17.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />where supplies were stored in huge amounts. In Jerusalem he stationed outstanding officers, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/17.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He placed a large amount of supplies into storage throughout the cities of Judah and stationed soldiers—all of them valiant men—in Jerusalem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/17.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He had many supplies stored in the cities of Judah and an army of skilled warriors stationed in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He had many works in the cities of Judah; and men of war, mighty men of valor, in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he had much business in the cities of Judah: and the men of war, mighty men of valor, were in Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and kept vast supplies in the cities of Judah. He also had warriors in Jerusalem who were mighty men of valor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/17.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He had many works in the cities of Judah; and men of war, mighty men of valor, in Jerusalem. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and he has much work in cities of Judah; and men of war, mighty men of valor, [are] in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and he hath much work in cities of Judah; and men of war, mighty of valour, are in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And much work was to him in the cities of Judah: and the men of war strong of power in Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he prepared many works in the cities of Juda: and he had warriors, and valiant men in Jerusalem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he prepared many works in the cities of Judah. Also, there were men experienced in warfare in Jerusalem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/17.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He carried out many works in the cities of Judah, and he had soldiers, valiant warriors, in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He carried out great works in the cities of Judah. He had soldiers, mighty warriors, in Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he had much business in the cities of Judah; and the men of war, mighty men of valour, were in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he had great work in the land of Yehuda and mighty warriors of the army in Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/17.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he had many works in the cities of Judah; and men of war, mighty men of valour, in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/17.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he had many works in Judea: and the mighty men of war, <i>the men</i> of strength, <i>were</i> in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/17-13.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=3937" 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/17.htm">Jehoshaphat Reigns in Judah</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>Jehoshaphat grew stronger and stronger, and he built fortresses and store cities in Judah <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: rab·bāh (Adj-fs) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">and kept vast</a> <a href="/hebrew/4399.htm" title="4399: ū·mə·lā·ḵāh (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- From the same as mal'ak; properly, deputyship, i.e. Ministry; generally, employment or work; also property.">supplies</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: bə·‘ā·rê (Prep-b:: N-fpc) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">in the cities</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">of Judah.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">He also had</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: mil·ḥā·māh (N-fs) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">warriors</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: wə·’an·šê (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: bî·rū·šā·lim (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">in Jerusalem</a> <a href="/hebrew/1368.htm" title="1368: gib·bō·w·rê (Adj-mpc) -- Strong, mighty. Or gibbor; intensive from the same as geber; powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant.">who were mighty men</a> <a href="/hebrew/2428.htm" title="2428: ḥa·yil (N-ms) -- From chuwl; probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength.">of valor.</a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>These are their numbers according to the houses of their fathers: From Judah, the commanders of thousands: Adnah the commander, and with him 300,000 mighty men of valor;…<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="/1_kings/10-26.htm">1 Kings 10:26-28</a></span><br />Solomon accumulated 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem. / The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. / Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue; the royal merchants purchased them from Kue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/1-14.htm">2 Chronicles 1:14-17</a></span><br />Solomon accumulated 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem. / The king made silver and gold as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. / Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue; the royal merchants purchased them from Kue. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-20.htm">1 Kings 4:20-21</a></span><br />The people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand on the seashore, and they were eating and drinking and rejoicing. / And Solomon reigned over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These kingdoms offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-25.htm">2 Chronicles 9:25-28</a></span><br />Solomon had 4,000 stalls for horses and chariots, and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem. / He reigned over all the kings from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. / The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/9-26.htm">1 Kings 9:26-28</a></span><br />King Solomon also assembled a fleet of ships at Ezion-geber, which is near Eloth in Edom, on the shore of the Red Sea. / And Hiram sent his servants, sailors who knew the sea, to serve in the fleet with Solomon’s servants. / They sailed to Ophir and imported gold from there—420 talents—and delivered it to Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/26-10.htm">2 Chronicles 26:10</a></span><br />Since he had much livestock in the foothills and in the plain, he built towers in the desert and dug many cisterns. And since he was a lover of the soil, he had farmers and vinedressers in the hill country and in the fertile fields.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-14.htm">1 Kings 10:14-15</a></span><br />The weight of gold that came to Solomon each year was 666 talents, / not including the revenue from the merchants, traders, and all the Arabian kings and governors of the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-27.htm">2 Chronicles 32:27-29</a></span><br />Hezekiah had very great riches and honor, and he made treasuries for his silver, gold, precious stones, spices, shields, and all kinds of valuable articles. / He also made storehouses for the harvest of grain and new wine and oil, stalls for all kinds of livestock, and pens for the flocks. / He made cities for himself, and he acquired herds of sheep and cattle in abundance, for God gave him very great wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-24.htm">1 Kings 4:24-25</a></span><br />For Solomon had dominion over everything west of the Euphrates—over all the kingdoms from Tiphsah to Gaza—and he had peace on all sides. / Throughout the days of Solomon, Judah and Israel dwelt securely from Dan to Beersheba, each man under his own vine and his own fig tree.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/14-7.htm">2 Chronicles 14:7</a></span><br />So he said to the people of Judah, “Let us build these cities and surround them with walls and towers, with doors and bars. The land is still ours because we have sought the LORD our God. We have sought Him, and He has given us rest on every side.” So they built and prospered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a></span><br />Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-16.htm">Luke 12:16-21</a></span><br />Then He told them a parable: “The ground of a certain rich man produced an abundance. / So he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, since I have nowhere to store my crops?’ / Then he said, ‘This is what I will do: I will tear down my barns and will build bigger ones, and there I will store up all my grain and my goods. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-9.htm">Proverbs 3:9-10</a></span><br />Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops; / then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17-19</a></span><br />Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-14.htm">Matthew 25:14-30</a></span><br />For it is just like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted them with his possessions. / To one he gave five talents, to another two talents, and to another one talent—each according to his own ability. And he went on his journey. / The servant who had received the five talents went at once and put them to work and gained five more. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he had much business in the cities of Judah: and the men of war, mighty men of valor, were in Jerusalem.</p><p class="hdg">much business</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/26-10.htm">2 Chronicles 26:10-15</a></b></br> Also he built towers in the desert, and digged many wells: for he had much cattle, both in the low country, and in the plains: husbandmen <i>also</i>, and vine dressers in the mountains, and in Carmel: for he loved husbandry… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/27-25.htm">1 Chronicles 27:25-31</a></b></br> And over the king's treasures <i>was</i> Azmaveth the son of Adiel: and over the storehouses in the fields, in the cities, and in the villages, and in the castles, <i>was</i> Jehonathan the son of Uzziah: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/12-11.htm">Armed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-10.htm">Business</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-12.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-8.htm">Experienced</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-2.htm">Forces</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-12.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-10.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-12.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-10.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-9.htm">Large</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-8.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-14.htm">Property</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-9.htm">Soldiers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-2.htm">Stores</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-11.htm">Supplies</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-9.htm">Towns</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-8.htm">Valiant</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-8.htm">Valor</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-8.htm">Valour</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-10.htm">War</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-8.htm">Warriors</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-4.htm">Work</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-19.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/17-17.htm">Armed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-31.htm">Business</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-19.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/1-16.htm">Experienced</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-9.htm">Forces</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-17.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-1.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-14.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-10.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-9.htm">Large</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-14.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/ezra/7-26.htm">Property</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-13.htm">Soldiers</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-44.htm">Stores</a> <a href="/psalms/105-16.htm">Supplies</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-19.htm">Towns</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-14.htm">Valiant</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-14.htm">Valor</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-14.htm">Valour</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-14.htm">War</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-14.htm">Warriors</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-7.htm">Work</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-37.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 17</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-1.htm">Jehoshaphat, succeeding Asa, reigns well, and prospers</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-7.htm">He sends Levites with the princes to teach Judah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-10.htm">His enemies being terrified by God, some of them bring him presents and tribute</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-12.htm">His greatness, captains, and armies</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'; 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The cities of Judah were fortified and stocked with provisions, ensuring the kingdom's resilience against potential sieges or famines. This practice reflects the wisdom found in <a href="/proverbs/21-20.htm">Proverbs 21:20</a>, which speaks of storing up choice food and oil. Historically, the cities of Judah were central to the Southern Kingdom, and archaeological findings have uncovered storage facilities and granaries, supporting the biblical narrative of resource management. This preparation can be seen as a type of Christ, who provides spiritual sustenance and security for His people.<p><b>He also had warriors in Jerusalem</b><br>Jerusalem, the capital city, was not only the political and religious center but also a military stronghold. The presence of warriors in Jerusalem underscores the importance of protecting the heart of the nation. This mirrors the biblical theme of God as a fortress and protector, as seen in <a href="/psalms/46.htm">Psalm 46:1</a>. The warriors in Jerusalem symbolize the spiritual warfare that believers are called to engage in, as described in <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-18</a>, where the armor of God is detailed.<p><b>who were mighty men of valor.</b><br>The term "mighty men of valor" refers to elite soldiers known for their bravery and skill in battle. This echoes the accounts of David's mighty men in <a href="/2_samuel/23.htm">2 Samuel 23</a>, who were renowned for their heroic deeds. These warriors serve as a type of Christ's followers, who are called to be courageous and steadfast in their faith. The phrase also connects to the broader biblical narrative of God empowering His people to overcome adversaries, as seen in the stories of Gideon (Judges 6-8) and Joshua (<a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jehoshaphat.htm">Jehoshaphat</a></b><br>The king of Judah during this time, known for his faithfulness to God and efforts to strengthen the kingdom both spiritually and militarily.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/cities_of_judah.htm">Cities of Judah</a></b><br>The fortified cities within the kingdom of Judah where Jehoshaphat stored supplies, indicating strategic preparation and foresight.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/w/warriors,_mighty_men_of_valor.htm">Warriors, Mighty Men of Valor</a></b><br>The elite soldiers in Jerusalem, representing the strength and readiness of Jehoshaphat's military forces.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The capital city of Judah, serving as the central hub for governance, worship, and military organization under Jehoshaphat's reign.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/strategic_preparation.htm">Strategic Preparation</a></b><br>Jehoshaphat's actions remind us of the importance of being prepared both physically and spiritually. Just as he fortified cities and gathered supplies, we should prepare our hearts and minds for spiritual battles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_provision.htm">Trust in God's Provision</a></b><br>While Jehoshaphat had many supplies and a strong army, his ultimate trust was in God. We should remember that our resources and abilities are gifts from God, and we must rely on Him for true security.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_stewardship.htm">Leadership and Stewardship</a></b><br>Jehoshaphat's leadership exemplifies wise stewardship of resources and people. As Christians, we are called to manage what God has entrusted to us with wisdom and integrity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_unity.htm">Community and Unity</a></b><br>The gathering of warriors in Jerusalem signifies the importance of community and unity in facing challenges. In our spiritual walk, we should seek fellowship and support from our faith community.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_17.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 17</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_isaiah_17_unfulfilled.htm">Why does Isaiah 17's prophecy appear unfulfilled when compared to other passages predicting judgments on Israel's neighbors that were historically verified?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/2_chr_13_17_-_is_500k_deaths_symbolic.htm">2 Chronicles 13:17 - Does the claim of 500,000 casualties suggest an exaggerated or symbolic figure rather than literal history?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where's_the_evidence_of_jehoshaphat's_cities.htm">(2 Chronicles 17:2) Where is the archaeological evidence for the numerous fortified cities supposedly built or maintained by Jehoshaphat?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_a_huge,_growing_army_realistic_there.htm">(1 Chronicles 12:22) Is the idea of a constantly growing, massive army historically credible given the region's population and resources?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/17.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) <span class= "bld">Business.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">much goods,</span> or <span class= "ital">stores;</span> literally, <span class= "ital">work</span> (<span class= "ital">m?l?k?h</span>) and then <span class= "ital">produce.</span> The Hebrew word is so used in <a href="/exodus/22-7.htm" title="If a man shall deliver to his neighbor money or stuff to keep, and it be stolen out of the man's house; if the thief be found, let him pay double.">Exodus 22:7</a>; <a href="/exodus/22-10.htm" title="If a man deliver to his neighbor an ass, or an ox, or a sheep, or any beast, to keep; and it die, or be hurt, or driven away, no man seeing it:">Exodus 22:10</a> ("His neighbour's goods"). Stores of provisions and war material seem to be intended. (Comp. <a href="/2_chronicles/11-11.htm" title="And he fortified the strong holds, and put captains in them, and store of victual, and of oil and wine.">2Chronicles 11:11</a>.)<p><span class= "bld">And the man of war . . . were in Jerusalem.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">and</span> (he had) <span class= "ital">men of war</span> . . . <span class= "ital">in Jerusalem.</span><p><span class= "bld">In Jerusalem.</span>--Not the entire army corps whose numbers are given in <a href="/context/2_chronicles/17-14.htm" title="And these are the numbers of them according to the house of their fathers: Of Judah, the captains of thousands; Adnah the chief, and with him mighty men of valor three hundred thousand.">2Chronicles 17:14-18</a>, but simply their chiefs.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/17.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Much business</span>; Hebrew, <span class="hebrew">מְלָאכָה</span>. The meaning of the word is "service?' "labour bestowed;" and the verse reads, "And there was to him much labour in the cities of Judah, and men of war, mighty men of valour, in Jerusalem;" <span class="accented">i.e.</span> <span class="accented">He</span> <span class="accented">bestoweth much pains on the cities of Judah, and had</span>, etc. The word "were," Authorized Version <span class="accented">italics, is</span> incorrectly inserted. The former half of this verse would better constitute the end of ver. 12. Keil, however, maintains the rendering "substance;" "property," for <span class="hebrew">מְלָאכָה</span>: (<a href="/exodus/22-7.htm">Exodus 22:7, 10</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/17-13.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">and kept a large amount</span><br /><span class="heb">רַבָּ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(rab·bāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> </span><span class="str2">Much, many, great</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of supplies</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמְלָאכָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mə·lā·ḵāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4399.htm">Strong's 4399: </a> </span><span class="str2">Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the cities</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּעָרֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·‘ā·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Judah.</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוּדָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hū·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> </span><span class="str2">Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He also had</span><br /><span class="heb">הָ֥יָה</span> <span class="translit">(hā·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fighting</span><br /><span class="heb">מִלְחָמָ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(mil·ḥā·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> </span><span class="str2">A battle, war</span><br /><br /><span class="word">men,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַנְשֵׁ֧י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’an·šê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">mighty warriors,</span><br /><span class="heb">גִּבּ֥וֹרֵי</span> <span class="translit">(gib·bō·w·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1368.htm">Strong's 1368: </a> </span><span class="str2">Powerful, warrior, tyrant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in Jerusalem.</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּירוּשָׁלִָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(bî·rū·šā·lim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/17-13.htm">2 Chronicles 17:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/17-13.htm">2 Chronicles 17:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/17-13.htm">2 Chronicles 17:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/17-13.htm">2 Chronicles 17:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/17-13.htm">2 Chronicles 17:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/17-13.htm">2 Chronicles 17:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/17-13.htm">2 Chronicles 17:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/17-13.htm">2 Chronicles 17:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/17-13.htm">2 Chronicles 17:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/17-13.htm">2 Chronicles 17:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/17-13.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 17:13 He had many works in the cities (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 17:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 17:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 17:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 17:14" /></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>