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They went about through all the cities of Judah and taught among the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />They taught throughout Judah, taking with them the Book of the Law of the LORD. They went throughout the towns of Judah and taught the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/17.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And they taught in Judah, and <i>had</i> the book of the law of the LORD with them, and went about throughout all the cities of Judah, and taught the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/17.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So they taught in Judah, and <i>had</i> the Book of the Law of the LORD with them; they went throughout all the cities of Judah and taught the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />They taught in Judah, <i>having</i> the Book of the Law of the LORD with them; and they went throughout the cities of Judah and taught among the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/17.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />They taught in Judah, having the book of the law of the LORD with them; and they went throughout all the cities of Judah and taught among the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And they taught in Judah, <i>having</i> the book of the law of the LORD with them; and they went throughout all the cities of Judah and taught among the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And they taught in Judah, <i>having</i> the book of the law of Yahweh with them; and they went throughout all the cities of Judah and taught among the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />They taught in Judah <i>having</i> the Book of the Law of the LORD with them; they went throughout all the cities of Judah and taught among the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They taught throughout Judah, having the book of the LORD’s instruction with them. They went throughout the towns of Judah and taught the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They taught throughout Judah, having the book of the LORD&#8217s instruction with them. They went throughout the towns of Judah and taught the people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/17.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And they taught in Judah, having the book of the law of Jehovah with them; and they went about throughout all the cities of Judah, and taught among the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />They carried with them a copy of the LORD's Law wherever they went and taught the people from it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/17.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And they taught in Judah, having the book of the law of the LORD with them; and they went about throughout all the cities of Judah, and taught among the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They taught in Judah. They had the Book of the LORD's Teachings with them when they taught the people in all the cities of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/17.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They took the book of the Law of the LORD and went through all the towns of Judah, teaching it to the people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/17.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />They taught throughout Judah from a copy of the Book of the Law of the LORD that they took with them as they passed through all the cities of Judah, teaching among all the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />They taught throughout Judah, taking with them the Book of the Law of the LORD. They went throughout the towns of Judah and taught the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/17.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They taught throughout Judah, taking with them the scroll of the law of the LORD. They traveled to all the cities of Judah and taught the people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They taught in Judah, having the scroll of the law of the LORD with them; and they went about throughout all the cities of Judah, and taught among the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And they taught in Judah, and had the book of the law of the LORD with them, and went about throughout all the cities of Judah, and taught the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/17.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They taught in Judah, having the book of Yahweh’s law with them. They went about throughout all the cities of Judah and taught among the people. <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 they teach in Judah, and the Scroll of the Law of YHWH [is] with them, and they go around into all cities of Judah, and teach among the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And they teach in Judah, and with them is the Book of the Law of Jehovah, and they go round about into all cities of Judah, and teach among the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they will teach in Judah, and with them the book of the law of Jehovah, and they will turn about in all the cities of Judah, and they will teach among the people.<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 they taught the people in Juda, having with them the book of the law of the Lord: and they went about all the cities of Juda, and instructed the people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And they were teaching the people in Judah, having with them the book of the law of the Lord. And they were traveling through all the cities of Judah, and were instructing the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/17.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />They taught in Judah, having with them the book of the law of the LORD; they traveled through all the cities of Judah and taught among the people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />They taught in Judah, having the book of the law of the LORD with them; they went around through all the cities of Judah and taught among the people.<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 they taught in all the land of Judah, having the book of the law of the LORD with them, and went about throughout all the cities of Judah and taught the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they were teaching in all the land of Yehuda, and the scroll of the Law of LORD JEHOVAH was with them, and they were walking around in all the towns of Yehuda, and they were teaching the people.<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 they taught in Judah, having the book of the Law of the LORD with them; and they went about throughout all the cities of Judah, and taught among the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/17.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And they taught in Juda, and <i>there was</i> with them the book of the law of the Lord, and they passed through the cities of Juda, and taught the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/17-9.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=3896" 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">8</span>accompanied by certain Levites—Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tob-adonijah—along with the priests Elishama and Jehoram. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3925.htm" title="3925: way·lam·mə·ḏū (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to goad, i.e. to teach:(un-) accustomed, X diligently, expert, instruct, learn, skilful, teach(-er,ing).">They taught</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: bî·hū·ḏāh (Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">throughout Judah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: wə·‘im·mā·hem (Conj-w:: Prep:: 3mp) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">taking with them</a> <a href="/hebrew/5612.htm" title="5612: sê·p̄er (N-msc) -- A missive, document, writing, book. Or ciphrah; from caphar; properly, writing; by implication, a book.">the Book</a> <a href="/hebrew/8451.htm" title="8451: tō·w·raṯ (N-fsc) -- Direction, instruction, law. Or torah; from yarah; a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch.">of the Law</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5437.htm" title="5437: way·yā·sōb·bū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively.">They went</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: bə·ḵāl (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">throughout</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: ‘ā·rê (N-fpc) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">the towns</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/3925.htm" title="3925: way·lam·mə·ḏū (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to goad, i.e. to teach:(un-) accustomed, X diligently, expert, instruct, learn, skilful, teach(-er,ing).">and taught</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: bā·‘ām (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">the people.</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>And the dread of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that surrounded Judah, so that they did not make war against Jehoshaphat.…<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="/deuteronomy/31-9.htm">Deuteronomy 31:9-13</a></span><br />So Moses wrote down this law and gave it to the priests, the sons of Levi, who carried the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and to all the elders of Israel. / Then Moses commanded them, “At the end of every seven years, at the appointed time in the year of remission of debt, during the Feast of Tabernacles, / when all Israel comes before the LORD your God at the place He will choose, you are to read this law in the hearing of all Israel. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/8-7.htm">Nehemiah 8:7-8</a></span><br />The Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, and Pelaiah—instructed the people in the Law as they stood in their places. / So they read from the Book of the Law of God, explaining it and giving insight, so that the people could understand what was being read.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/7-10.htm">Ezra 7:10</a></span><br />For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the LORD, to practice it, and to teach its statutes and ordinances in Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/17-27.htm">2 Kings 17:27-28</a></span><br />Then the king of Assyria commanded: “Send back one of the priests you carried off from Samaria, and have him go back to live there and teach the requirements of the God of the land.” / Thus one of the priests they had carried away came and lived in Bethel, and he began to teach them how they should worship the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/15-3.htm">2 Chronicles 15:3</a></span><br />For many years Israel has been without the true God, without a priest to instruct them, and without the law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-130.htm">Psalm 119:130</a></span><br />The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/4-6.htm">Hosea 4:6</a></span><br />My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you as My priests. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/2-7.htm">Malachi 2:7</a></span><br />For the lips of a priest should preserve knowledge, and people should seek instruction from his mouth, because he is the messenger of the LORD of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a></span><br />Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/8-30.htm">Acts 8:30-31</a></span><br />So Philip ran up and heard the man reading Isaiah the prophet. “Do you understand what you are reading?” Philip asked. / “How can I,” he said, “unless someone guides me?” And he invited Philip to come up and sit with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/10-14.htm">Romans 10:14-17</a></span><br />How then can they call on the One in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in the One of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach? / And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” / But not all of them welcomed the good news. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our message?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/4-13.htm">1 Timothy 4:13</a></span><br />Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">2 Timothy 3:16-17</a></span><br />All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-2.htm">2 Timothy 4:2</a></span><br />Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16</a></span><br />Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And they taught in Judah, and had the book of the law of the LORD with them, and went about throughout all the cities of Judah, and taught the people.</p><p class="hdg">they taught</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/35-3.htm">2 Chronicles 35:3</a></b></br> And said unto the Levites that taught all Israel, which were holy unto the LORD, Put the holy ark in the house which Solomon the son of David king of Israel did build; <i>it shall</i> not <i>be</i> a burden upon <i>your</i> shoulders: serve now the LORD your God, and his people Israel,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/8-7.htm">Nehemiah 8:7</a></b></br> Also Jeshua, and Bani, and Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodijah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the Levites, caused the people to understand the law: and the people <i>stood</i> in their place.</p><p class="hdg">the book</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/6-6.htm">Deuteronomy 6:6-9</a></b></br> And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/31-11.htm">Deuteronomy 31:11-13</a></b></br> When all Israel is come to appear before the LORD thy God in the place which he shall choose, thou shalt read this law before all Israel in their hearing… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/1-7.htm">Joshua 1:7,8</a></b></br> Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it <i>to</i> the right hand or <i>to</i> the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest… </p><p class="hdg">throughout</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/10-23.htm">Matthew 10:23</a></b></br> But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/11-1.htm">Matthew 11:1</a></b></br> And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/8-40.htm">Acts 8:40</a></b></br> But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/16-11.htm">Book</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-7.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-7.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-3.htm">Law</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-15.htm">Round</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-27.htm">Taught</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-7.htm">Teach</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-3.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-9.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-7.htm">Towns</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/20-34.htm">Book</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-12.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-10.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-10.htm">Law</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-10.htm">Round</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-13.htm">Taught</a> <a href="/ezra/7-10.htm">Teach</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-11.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-19.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-13.htm">Towns</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 teaching throughout Judah signifies a comprehensive and intentional approach to spiritual education. This was during the reign of King Jehoshaphat, who was known for his commitment to the ways of the Lord, contrasting with the idolatry that had plagued the nation. The emphasis on teaching reflects the Deuteronomic command to teach the law diligently (<a href="/deuteronomy/6-7.htm">Deuteronomy 6:7</a>). It underscores the importance of spreading God's word to ensure that the entire nation was grounded in His statutes.<p><b>taking with them the Book of the Law of the LORD</b><br>The "Book of the Law of the LORD" refers to the Torah, particularly the first five books of the Old Testament, which contain the laws given to Moses. This was a significant act because it ensured that the teaching was based on the authoritative word of God, not merely human tradition or interpretation. The presence of the Book of the Law indicates a return to the covenantal roots of Israel, emphasizing the importance of Scripture as the foundation for life and governance. This act can be seen as a precursor to the later reforms under King Josiah (2 Kings 22), where the rediscovery of the Book of the Law led to national repentance and renewal.<p><b>They went throughout the towns of Judah</b><br>This phrase indicates the systematic and widespread nature of the teaching mission. By going throughout the towns, the leaders ensured that no part of Judah was neglected. This reflects a commitment to inclusivity and the recognition that every community needed access to God's word. It also suggests a logistical effort that required organization and dedication, possibly involving priests, Levites, and other leaders who were well-versed in the law. This mirrors the Great Commission in the New Testament (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>), where Jesus commands His disciples to go into all the world and teach all nations.<p><b>and taught the people</b><br>Teaching the people was central to Jehoshaphat's reforms. It was not enough to have the Book of the Law; the people needed to understand it. This teaching likely included reading the law, explaining its meaning, and applying it to daily life. The act of teaching is a recurring theme in Scripture, seen in the ministry of prophets, priests, and later, Jesus Christ, who was often called "Teacher" (Rabbi). This phrase underscores the transformative power of God's word when it is taught and understood, leading to a society that aligns with divine principles.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jehoshaphat.htm">Jehoshaphat</a></b><br>The king of Judah who initiated religious reforms and emphasized the teaching of God's Law.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom of Israel, where Jehoshaphat reigned and where the teaching took place.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_book_of_the_law_of_the_lord.htm">The Book of the Law of the LORD</a></b><br>Refers to the Torah, the foundational scriptures of the Jewish faith, which were central to the teaching efforts.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/teachers/levites.htm">Teachers/Levites</a></b><br>Appointed by Jehoshaphat to instruct the people in the Law, ensuring that the nation understood God's commandments.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/cities_of_judah.htm">Cities of Judah</a></b><br>The various locations throughout the kingdom where the teaching was conducted, indicating a widespread effort to educate the populace.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_scriptural_education.htm">The Importance of Scriptural Education</a></b><br>Jehoshaphat's initiative underscores the necessity of grounding a nation in God's Word. In our lives, prioritizing Bible study and teaching can lead to spiritual revival and moral clarity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_spiritual_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Spiritual Responsibility</a></b><br>As Jehoshaphat took responsibility for his people's spiritual education, leaders today, whether in families, churches, or communities, should ensure that God's Word is central to their guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community_in_learning.htm">The Role of Community in Learning</a></b><br>The collective effort to teach throughout Judah highlights the importance of community in spiritual growth. Engaging in group Bible studies and discussions can enhance understanding and accountability.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/scripture_as_a_foundation_for_society.htm">Scripture as a Foundation for Society</a></b><br>The teaching of the Law was foundational for Judah's societal structure. Similarly, integrating biblical principles into our societal norms can lead to justice, peace, and prosperity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/continuous_learning_and_application.htm">Continuous Learning and Application</a></b><br>Just as the teaching was ongoing, our engagement with Scripture should be continuous, allowing it to shape our thoughts, actions, and decisions daily.<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/who_was_huldah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Huldah the Prophetess in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_2_kings_17_28_historically_credible.htm">2 Kings 17:28 – How historically credible is the claim that a single Israelite priest could effectively instruct the new inhabitants in proper worship? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_consult_huldah_over_jeremiah.htm">(2 Chronicles 34:22-28) Why would King Josiah consult the prophetess Huldah instead of better-known prophets like Jeremiah, if both were contemporaries?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_2_chr_35_18_ignore_hezekiah's_passover.htm">In 2 Chronicles 35:18, why does the text claim no Passover like Josiah's had been celebrated 'since the days of Samuel,' seemingly ignoring the grand Passover of Hezekiah in 2 Chronicles 30?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/17-9.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">They taught</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיְלַמְּדוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·lam·mə·ḏū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3925.htm">Strong's 3925: </a> </span><span class="str2">To exercise in, learn</span><br /><br /><span class="word">throughout Judah,</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּֽיהוּדָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(bî·hū·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | 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">taking with them</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעִ֨מָּהֶ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘im·mā·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Book</span><br /><span class="heb">סֵ֖פֶר</span> <span class="translit">(sê·p̄er)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5612.htm">Strong's 5612: </a> </span><span class="str2">A missive, document, writing, book</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Law</span><br /><span class="heb">תּוֹרַ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(tō·w·raṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8451.htm">Strong's 8451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Direction, instruction, law</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD.</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">They went</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּסֹ֙בּוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·sōb·bū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5437.htm">Strong's 5437: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn about, go around, surround</span><br /><br /><span class="word">throughout</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the towns</span><br /><span class="heb">עָרֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">יְהוּדָ֔ה</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">and taught</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיְלַמְּד֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·lam·mə·ḏū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3925.htm">Strong's 3925: </a> </span><span class="str2">To exercise in, learn</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the people.</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּעָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(bā·‘ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/17-9.htm">2 Chronicles 17:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/17-9.htm">2 Chronicles 17:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/17-9.htm">2 Chronicles 17:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/17-9.htm">2 Chronicles 17:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/17-9.htm">2 Chronicles 17:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/17-9.htm">2 Chronicles 17:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/17-9.htm">2 Chronicles 17:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/17-9.htm">2 Chronicles 17:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/17-9.htm">2 Chronicles 17:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/17-9.htm">2 Chronicles 17:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/17-9.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 17:9 They taught in Judah having the book (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 17:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 17:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 17:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 17:10" /></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>