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href="/bsb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> He stationed troops in every fortified city of Judah and put garrisons in the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim that his father Asa had captured. <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/17.htm">King James Bible</a> And he placed forces in all the fenced cities of Judah, and set garrisons in the land of Judah, and in the cities of Ephraim, which Asa his father had taken. <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/17.htm">New King James Version</a> And he placed troops in all the fortified cities of Judah, and set garrisons in the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim which Asa his father had taken. <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> He placed troops in all the fortified cities of Judah, and placed garrisons in the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim which his father Asa had captured. <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/17.htm">NASB 1995</a> He placed troops in all the fortified cities of Judah, and set garrisons in the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim which Asa his father had captured. <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a> He placed troops in all the fortified cities of Judah, and set garrisons in the land of Judah, and in the cities of Ephraim which Asa his father had captured. <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And he put military forces in all the fortified cities of Judah, and put garrisons in the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim which Asa his father had captured. <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a> He placed troops in all the fortified cities of Judah, and set garrisons in the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim which his father Asa had captured. <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He stationed troops in every fortified city of Judah and set garrisons in the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim that his father Asa had captured. <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He stationed troops in every fortified city of Judah and set garrisons in the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim that his father Asa had captured. <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/17.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he placed forces in all the fortified cities of Judah, and set garrisons in the land of Judah, and in the cities of Ephraim, which Asa his father had taken. <a href="/cev/2_chronicles/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> He assigned troops to the fortified cities in Judah, as well as to other towns in Judah and to those towns in Ephraim that his father Asa had captured. <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/17.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he placed forces in all the fenced cities of Judah, and set garrisons in the land of Judah, and in the cities of Ephraim, which Asa his father had taken. <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He put troops in all the fortified cities of Judah and placed military posts in Judah and in the cities of Ephraim that his father Asa had captured. <a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/17.htm">Good News Translation</a> He stationed troops in the fortified cities of Judah, in the Judean countryside, and in the cities which Asa had captured in the territory of Ephraim. <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/17.htm">International Standard Version</a> by placing troops in all of the fortified citadels through Judah and by establishing garrisons throughout the land of Judah and in the cities that his father Asa had captured. <a href="/msb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> He stationed troops in every fortified city of Judah and put garrisons in the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim that his father Asa had captured. <a href="/net/2_chronicles/17.htm">NET Bible</a> He placed troops in all of Judah's fortified cities and posted garrisons throughout the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim that his father Asa had seized. <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He placed forces in all the fortified cities of Judah, and set garrisons in the land of Judah, and in the cities of Ephraim, which Asa his father had taken. <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he placed forces in all the fortified cities of Judah, and set garrisons in the land of Judah, and in the cities of Ephraim, which Asa his father had taken. <a href="/web/2_chronicles/17.htm">World English Bible</a> He placed forces in all the fortified cities of Judah, and set garrisons in the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim, which Asa his father had taken. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and puts a force in all the fortified cities of Judah, and puts garrisons in the land of Judah, and in the cities of Ephraim that his father Asa had captured. <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and putteth a force in all the fenced cities of Judah, and putteth garrisons in the land of Judah, and in the cities of Ephraim that Asa his father had captured. <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he will give an army in all the fortified cities of Judah, and he will give garrisons in the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim which Asa his father took.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he placed numbers of soldiers in all the fortified cities of Juda. And he put garrisons in the land of Juda, and in the cities of Ephraim, which Asa his father had taken. <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he appointed numbers of soldiers in all the cities of Judah that had been fortified with walls. And he placed garrisons in the land of Judah, and in the cities of Ephraim that his father Asa had seized. <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/17.htm">New American Bible</a> He placed armed forces in all the fortified cities of Judah, and set garrisons in the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim which Asa his father had taken. <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He placed forces in all the fortified cities of Judah, and set garrisons in the land of Judah, and in the cities of Ephraim that his father Asa had taken.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he placed mighty men in all the fortified cities of Judah, and appointed governors in the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim which Asa his father had taken. <a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he authorized men, mighty men of power, in all the fortress towns of the house of Yehuda, and he appointed Governors in the land of Yehuda and in the land of Aphreim which Asa his father had taken.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/17.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And he placed forces in all the fortified cities of Judah, and set garrisons in the land of Judah, and in the cities of Ephraim, which Asa his father had taken. <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/17.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And he put garrisons in all the strong cities of Juda, and appointed captains in all the cities of Juda, and in the cities of Ephraim, which Asa his father had taken. <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/17-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=3820" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Jehoshaphat Reigns in Judah</a> 1Asa’s son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place, and he strengthened himself against Israel. 2<a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: way·yit·ten- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">He stationed</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.">troops</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.">in every</a> <a href="/hebrew/1219.htm" title="1219: hab·bə·ṣu·rō·wṯ (Art:: Adj-fp) -- To cut off, make inaccessible, enclose. A primitive root; to clip off; specifically to gather grapes; also to be isolated.">fortified</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.">city</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/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.">and put</a> <a href="/hebrew/5333.htm" title="5333: nə·ṣî·ḇîm (N-mp) -- A pillar, prefect, garrison, post. Or ntsib; from natsab; something stationary, i.e. A prefect, a military post, a statue.">garrisons</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: bə·’e·reṣ (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">in the land</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/5892.htm" title="5892: ū·ḇə·‘ā·rê (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-fpc) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">and in the cities</a> <a href="/hebrew/669.htm" title="669: ’ep̄·ra·yim (N-proper-ms) -- Dual of masculine form of 'Ephraath; double fruit; Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">of Ephraim</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/1.htm" title="1: ’ā·ḇîw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">his father</a> <a href="/hebrew/609.htm" title="609: ’ā·sā (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps healer, an Isr. name. Of uncertain derivation; Asa, the name of a king and of a Levite.">Asa</a> <a href="/hebrew/3920.htm" title="3920: lā·ḵaḏ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To capture, seize, take. A primitive root; to catch; generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose; figuratively, to cohere.">had captured.</a> 3Now the LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the earlier ways of his father David. He did not seek out the Baals,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_chronicles/11-5.htm">2 Chronicles 11:5-12</a> Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built up cities for defense in Judah. / He built up Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa, / Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam, ... <a href="/2_chronicles/14-6.htm">2 Chronicles 14:6-7</a> Because the land was at peace, Asa built fortified cities in Judah. In those days no one made war with him, because the LORD had given him rest. / 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. <a href="/2_chronicles/15-8.htm">2 Chronicles 15:8</a> When Asa heard these words and the prophecy of Azariah son of Oded the prophet, he took courage and removed the detestable idols from the whole land of Judah and Benjamin and from the cities he had captured in the hill country of Ephraim. He then restored the altar of the LORD that was in front of the portico of the LORD’s temple. <a href="/1_kings/15-22.htm">1 Kings 15:22</a> Then King Asa summoned all the men of Judah, with no exceptions, and they carried away the stones of Ramah and the timbers Baasha had used for building. And with these materials King Asa built up Geba of Benjamin, as well as Mizpah. <a href="/2_kings/18-8.htm">2 Kings 18:8</a> He defeated the Philistines as far as Gaza and its borders, from watchtower to fortified city. <a href="/2_chronicles/20-8.htm">2 Chronicles 20:8</a> They have lived in the land and have built in it a sanctuary for Your Name, saying, <a href="/2_chronicles/21-3.htm">2 Chronicles 21:3</a> Their father had given them many gifts of silver and gold and precious things, as well as the fortified cities in Judah; but he gave the kingdom to Jehoram because he was the firstborn. <a href="/2_chronicles/26-6.htm">2 Chronicles 26:6</a> Uzziah went out to wage war against the Philistines, and he tore down the walls of Gath, Jabneh, and Ashdod. Then he built cities near Ashdod and among the Philistines. <a href="/2_chronicles/32-5.htm">2 Chronicles 32:5</a> Then Hezekiah worked resolutely to rebuild all the broken sections of the wall and to raise up towers on it. He also built an outer wall and reinforced the supporting terraces of the City of David, and he produced an abundance of weapons and shields. <a href="/2_samuel/8-6.htm">2 Samuel 8:6</a> Then he placed garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and the Arameans became subject to David and brought him tribute. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went. <a href="/1_chronicles/18-6.htm">1 Chronicles 18:6</a> Then he placed garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and the Arameans became subject to David and brought him tribute. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went. <a href="/1_chronicles/18-13.htm">1 Chronicles 18:13</a> He placed garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went. <a href="/nehemiah/4-13.htm">Nehemiah 4:13</a> So I stationed men behind the lowest sections of the wall, at the vulnerable areas. I stationed them by families with their swords, spears, and bows. <a href="/isaiah/22-10.htm">Isaiah 22:10</a> You counted the houses of Jerusalem and tore them down to strengthen the wall. <a href="/jeremiah/1-18.htm">Jeremiah 1:18</a> Now behold, this day I have made you like a fortified city, an iron pillar, and bronze walls against the whole land—against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests, and the people of the land.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he placed forces in all the fenced cities of Judah, and set garrisons in the land of Judah, and in the cities of Ephraim, which Asa his father had taken.placed forces<a href="/2_chronicles/11-11.htm">2 Chronicles 11:11,12</a> And he fortified the strong holds, and put captains in them, and store of victual, and of oil and wine… in the cities<a href="/2_chronicles/15-8.htm">2 Chronicles 15:8</a> And when Asa heard these words, and the prophecy of Oded the prophet, he took courage, and put away the abominable idols out of all the land of Judah and Benjamin, and out of the cities which he had taken from mount Ephraim, and renewed the altar of the LORD, that was before the porch of the LORD.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/16-13.htm">Asa</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-19.htm">Captured</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-6.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-4.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-9.htm">Ephraim</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-9.htm">E'phraim</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-6.htm">Fenced</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-8.htm">Force</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-13.htm">Forces</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-6.htm">Fortified</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-13.htm">Garrisons</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-11.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-25.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-11.htm">Putteth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/5-4.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-13.htm">Stationed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-14.htm">Towns</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-9.htm">Troops</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-6.htm">Walled</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/20-32.htm">Asa</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-12.htm">Captured</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-15.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-7.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-4.htm">Ephraim</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-4.htm">E'phraim</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-19.htm">Fenced</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-13.htm">Force</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-13.htm">Forces</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-19.htm">Fortified</a> <a href="/ezekiel/26-11.htm">Garrisons</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-5.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-19.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-7.htm">Putteth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-15.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-19.htm">Stationed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-7.htm">Towns</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-7.htm">Troops</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-19.htm">Walled</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 17</div>1. <a href="/2_chronicles/17-1.htm">Jehoshaphat, succeeding Asa, reigns well, and prospers</a> 7. <a href="/2_chronicles/17-7.htm">He sends Levites with the princes to teach Judah</a> 10. <a href="/2_chronicles/17-10.htm">His enemies being terrified by God, some of them bring him presents and tribute</a> 12. <a href="/2_chronicles/17-12.htm">His greatness, captains, and armies</a> </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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Fortified cities were crucial for defense against invasions, and Judah had several such cities, including Jerusalem, Lachish, and Hebron. This action reflects a common practice in ancient Near Eastern kingdoms to ensure protection and maintain control over their territories. The fortified cities served as military strongholds and administrative centers, highlighting the importance of preparedness and vigilance in leadership.and put garrisons in the land of Judah Garrisons were military posts established to maintain order and provide rapid response to threats. By placing garrisons throughout Judah, Jehoshaphat ensured a constant military presence, which would deter potential aggressors and maintain internal stability. This move also reflects the biblical principle of stewardship, where leaders are called to protect and manage the resources and people entrusted to them.and in the cities of Ephraim that his father Asa had captured The cities of Ephraim mentioned here were territories that had been previously captured by Asa, Jehoshaphat's father, during his reign. This indicates a continuation of Asa's military successes and the consolidation of Judah's influence over parts of the northern kingdom of Israel. The reference to Ephraim, a significant tribe in Israel, underscores the historical tension and occasional conflict between the northern and southern kingdoms. Jehoshaphat's actions demonstrate a commitment to maintaining and expanding the territorial gains achieved by his father, reflecting the biblical theme of generational legacy and the importance of building upon the foundations laid by predecessors.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jehoshaphat.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> The king of Judah who succeeded his father Asa. Known for his reforms and efforts to strengthen the kingdom both spiritually and militarily. 2. <a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a> The southern kingdom of Israel, consisting of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin. It was the primary focus of Jehoshaphat's reign and reforms. 3. <a href="/topical/e/ephraim.htm">Ephraim</a> A region in the northern kingdom of Israel. The cities in Ephraim mentioned here were captured by Asa, Jehoshaphat's father, and were under Judah's control during Jehoshaphat's reign. 4. <a href="/topical/a/asa.htm">Asa</a> Jehoshaphat's father, who was also a king of Judah. He is noted for his religious reforms and military campaigns against idolatry and neighboring threats. 5. <a href="/topical/f/fortified_cities.htm">Fortified Cities</a> Strategic locations within Judah that were strengthened to protect against invasions and maintain control over the region.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/strategic_preparation.htm">Strategic Preparation</a> Jehoshaphat's actions remind us of the importance of being prepared and vigilant in our spiritual lives. Just as he fortified cities, we must fortify our hearts with God's Word. <a href="/topical/b/building_on_past_foundations.htm">Building on Past Foundations</a> Jehoshaphat built upon the work of his father Asa. In our lives, we should recognize and build upon the spiritual foundations laid by those who came before us. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a> While Jehoshaphat took practical steps to secure his kingdom, he also trusted in God's sovereignty. We must balance our efforts with faith in God's ultimate control. <a href="/topical/u/unity_and_division.htm">Unity and Division</a> The mention of Ephraim, a part of the northern kingdom, highlights the division within Israel. It serves as a reminder of the importance of unity within the body of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_17.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 17</a> <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> <a href="/q/is_there_evidence_of_altar_destruction.htm">In 2 Chronicles 31:1, is there any archaeological evidence confirming the wholesale destruction of pagan altars and high places across Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_jehoshaphat's_reform_seem_inconsistent.htm">(2 Chronicles 17:6) How is the claim that Jehoshaphat removed high places consistent with other passages stating they persisted under various kings?</a> <a href="/q/does_1_chr_2_3-4_align_with_gen_38.htm">How does 1 Chronicles 2:3-4 align with Genesis 38 regarding Judah and Tamar's lineage, and does it create inconsistencies?</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>(2) And he placed forces.--Comp. <a href="/2_chronicles/11-12.htm" title="And in every several city he put shields and spears, and made them exceeding strong, having Judah and Benjamin on his side.">2Chronicles 11:12</a>.The fenced cities.--'Are ha-b?ts-roth. (Comp. <a href="/2_chronicles/11-5.htm" title="And Rehoboam dwelled in Jerusalem, and built cities for defense in Judah.">2Chronicles 11:5</a> sqq., <a href="/context/2_chronicles/14-6.htm" title="And he built fenced cities in Judah: for the land had rest, and he had no war in those years; because the LORD had given him rest.">2Chronicles 14:6-7</a>.)And set garrisons.--Placed military posts or prefects (netsibim). (<a href="/1_chronicles/11-16.htm" title="And David was then in the hold, and the Philistines' garrison was then at Bethlehem.">1Chronicles 11:16</a>; <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>.) Syriac, "appointed rulers." . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/17.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 2. - He placed forces; literally, he gave (<a href="/genesis/1-17.htm">Genesis 1:17</a>) forces, or a force, or host, or army: חַיִל (<a href="/exodus/14-28.htm">Exodus 14:28</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/24-2.htm">2 Samuel 24:2</a>). And set garrisons; again literally, he gave garrisons (נְאִיבִים); i.e. either the persons "set over," prefects or officers (<a href="/1_kings/4-19.htm">1 Kings 4:19</a>), or the military garrison itself "stationed" (<a href="/1_samuel/10-5.htm">1 Samuel 10:5</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/13-3.htm">1 Samuel 13:3</a>). A village in Judah also had the name Nezeb (<a href="/joshua/15-45.htm">Joshua 15:45</a>). In the cities of Ephraim (see <a href="/2_chronicles/15-8.htm">2 Chronicles 15:8</a>). <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/17-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>He stationed וַיִּ֨תֶּן־ (way·yit·ten-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set troops חַ֔יִל (ḥa·yil) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2428.htm">Strong's 2428: </a> A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength in every בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every fortified הַבְּצֻר֑וֹת (hab·bə·ṣu·rō·wṯ) Article | Adjective - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1219.htm">Strong's 1219: </a> To cut off, make inaccessible, enclose city עָרֵ֥י (‘ā·rê) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> Excitement of Judah יְהוּדָ֖ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites and put וַיִּתֵּ֤ן (way·yit·tên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set garrisons נְצִיבִים֙ (nə·ṣî·ḇîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5333.htm">Strong's 5333: </a> Something stationary, a prefect, a military post, a statue in the land בְּאֶ֣רֶץ (bə·’e·reṣ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land of Judah יְהוּדָ֔ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites and in the cities וּבְעָרֵ֣י (ū·ḇə·‘ā·rê) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> Excitement of Ephraim אֶפְרַ֔יִם (’ep̄·ra·yim) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_669.htm">Strong's 669: </a> Ephraim -- a son of Joseph, also his descendants and their territory that אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that his father אָבִֽיו׃ (’ā·ḇîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father Asa אָסָ֥א (’ā·sā) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_609.htm">Strong's 609: </a> Asa -- perhaps 'healer', an Israelite name had captured. לָכַ֖ד (lā·ḵaḏ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3920.htm">Strong's 3920: </a> To catch, to capture, occupy, to choose, to cohere <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/17-2.htm">2 Chronicles 17:2 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/17-2.htm">2 Chronicles 17:2 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/17-2.htm">2 Chronicles 17:2 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/17-2.htm">2 Chronicles 17:2 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/17-2.htm">2 Chronicles 17:2 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/17-2.htm">2 Chronicles 17:2 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/17-2.htm">2 Chronicles 17:2 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/17-2.htm">2 Chronicles 17:2 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/17-2.htm">2 Chronicles 17:2 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/17-2.htm">2 Chronicles 17:2 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-2.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 17:2 He placed forces in all the fortified (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 17:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 17:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 17:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 17:3" /></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>