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and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/17.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />and next to him <i>was</i> Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself to the LORD, and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who volunteered for the LORD, and with him two hundred thousand valiant warriors;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/17.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who volunteered for the LORD, and with him 200,000 valiant warriors;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who volunteered for the LORD, and with him 200,000 valiant warriors;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who volunteered for Yahweh, and with him 200,000 mighty men of valor;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who volunteered for the LORD, and with him 200,000 courageous men;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />next to him, Amasiah son of Zichri, the volunteer of the LORD, and two hundred thousand valiant warriors with him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />next to him, Amasiah son of Zichri, the volunteer of the LORD, and 200,000 brave warriors with him; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/17.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself unto Jehovah; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Amasiah son of Zichri, who had volunteered to serve the LORD, was third in command, with 200,000 soldiers under him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/17.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself unto the LORD; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valour:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />and next to him Amasiah, Zichri's son, who volunteered to serve the LORD (with 200,000 fighting men).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/17.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and third was Amasiah son of Zichri, with 200,000. (Amasiah had volunteered to serve the LORD.) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/17.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />and next to him was Zichri's son Amasiah, who had volunteered to serve the LORD. He commanded 200,000 elite forces. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/17.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />and Amasiah son of Zikri, who volunteered to serve the LORD, led 200,000 skilled warriors. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and next to him Amasiah the son of Zikri, who willingly offered himself to the LORD; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And next to him was Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself to the LORD; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valor.<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 next to him, Amasiah son of Zichri, the volunteer for the LORD, and with him 200,000 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 />and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself to Yahweh, and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valor. <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 at his hand [is] Amasiah son of Zichri, who is willingly offering himself to YHWH, and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And at his hand is Amasiah son of Zichri, who is willingly offering himself to Jehovah, and with him two hundred chiefs, mighty of valour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And upon his hand Jehovah lifted up, son of The remembered, he volunteering to Jehovah: and with him two hundred thousand strong of power.<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 after him was Amasias the son of Zechri, consecrated to the Lord, and with him were two hundred thousand valiant men. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Also after him, there was Amasiah, the son of Zichri, who was consecrated to the Lord; and with him were two hundred thousand strong men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/17.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Next to him, Amasiah, son of Zichri, who offered himself to the LORD, and with him two hundred thousand valiant warriors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and next to him Amasiah son of Zichri, a volunteer for the service of the LORD, with two hundred thousand mighty warriors.<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 next to him was Shemai the son of Zerah, with whom the LORD was pleased, and with him two hundred thousand valiant men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And after him, Shemei, son of Zarakh, who pleased LORD JEHOVAH, and two hundred thousand, the hosts of the army were with him.<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 next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself unto the LORD, and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valour;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/17.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And after him Amasias the <i>son</i> of Zari, who was zealous for the Lord; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/17-16.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=3967" 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">15</span>next to him, Jehohanan the commander, and with him 280,000; <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">and next to</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6007.htm" title="6007: ‘ă·mas·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Yah has loaded, a man of Judah. From amac and Yahh; Jah has loaded; Amasjah, an Israelite.">Amasiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/2147.htm" title="2147: ziḵ·rî (N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. From zakar; memorable; Zicri, the name of twelve Israelites.">of Zichri,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5068.htm" title="5068: ham·miṯ·nad·dêḇ (Art:: V-Hitpael-Prtcpl-ms) -- To incite, impel. A primitive root; to impel; hence, to volunteer, to present spontaneously.">the volunteer</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">for the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: wə·‘im·mōw (Conj-w:: Prep:: 3ms) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">and with him</a> <a href="/hebrew/3967.htm" title="3967: mā·ṯa·yim (Number-fd) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction.">200,000</a> <a href="/hebrew/505.htm" title="505: ’e·lep̄ (Number-ms) -- A thousand. Prop, the same as 'eleph; hence a thousand."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1368.htm" title="1368: gib·bō·wr (Adj-msc) -- Strong, mighty. Or gibbor; intensive from the same as geber; powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant.">mighty men</a> <a href="/hebrew/2428.htm" title="2428: ḥā·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">17</span>From Benjamin: Eliada, a mighty man of valor, and with him 200,000 armed with bows and shields;…<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="/judges/5-2.htm">Judges 5:2</a></span><br />“When the princes take the lead in Israel, when the people volunteer, bless the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/5-9.htm">Judges 5:9</a></span><br />My heart is with the princes of Israel, with the volunteers among the people. Bless the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-6.htm">1 Samuel 14:6-7</a></span><br />Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.” / His armor-bearer replied, “Do all that is in your heart. Go ahead; I am with you heart and soul.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-32.htm">1 Samuel 17:32</a></span><br />And David said to Saul, “Let no man’s heart fail on account of this Philistine. Your servant will go and fight him!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-45.htm">1 Samuel 17:45-47</a></span><br />But David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. / This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand. This day I will strike you down, cut off your head, and give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds of the air and the creatures of the earth. Then the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel. / And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-5.htm">1 Samuel 18:5</a></span><br />So David marched out and prospered in everything Saul sent him to do, and Saul set him over the men of war. And this was pleasing in the sight of all the people, and of Saul’s officers as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-14.htm">1 Samuel 18:14</a></span><br />and he continued to prosper in all his ways, because the LORD was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/10-12.htm">2 Samuel 10:12</a></span><br />Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and for the cities of our God. May the LORD do what is good in His sight.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">2 Samuel 23:8-12</a></span><br />These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated, / but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-18.htm">1 Chronicles 12:18</a></span><br />Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the chief of the Thirty, and he said: “We are yours, O David! We are with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers, for your God helps you.” So David received them and made them leaders of his troops.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-33.htm">1 Chronicles 12:33</a></span><br />From Zebulun: 50,000 fit for service, trained for battle with all kinds of weapons of war, who with one purpose were devoted to David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-38.htm">1 Chronicles 12:38</a></span><br />All these men of war, arrayed for battle, came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. And all the rest of the Israelites were of one mind to make David king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/4-6.htm">Nehemiah 4:6</a></span><br />So we rebuilt the wall until all of it was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/110-3.htm">Psalm 110:3</a></span><br />Your people shall be willing on Your day of battle. Arrayed in holy splendor, from the womb of the dawn, to You belongs the dew of Your youth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/6-8.htm">Isaiah 6:8</a></span><br />Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying: “Whom shall I send? Who will go for Us?” And I said: “Here am I. Send me!”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And next him was Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself to the LORD; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valor.</p><p class="hdg">willingly</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/5-2.htm">Judges 5:2,9</a></b></br> Praise ye the LORD for the avenging of Israel, when the people willingly offered themselves… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/29-9.htm">1 Chronicles 29:9,14,17</a></b></br> Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the LORD: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/110-3.htm">Psalm 110:3</a></b></br> Thy people <i>shall be</i> willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/17-15.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-17.htm">Freely</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-15.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-15.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-14.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-11.htm">Offered</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-24.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-10.htm">Service</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-15.htm">Thousand</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="/psalms/110-3.htm">Volunteer</a> <a href="/judges/5-2.htm">Volunteered</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-14.htm">War</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-14.htm">Warriors</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-17.htm">Willingly</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">Zichri</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">Zicri</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/17-17.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-14.htm">Freely</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-18.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-17.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-17.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-14.htm">Offered</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-3.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-19.htm">Service</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-17.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-17.htm">Valiant</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-17.htm">Valor</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-17.htm">Valour</a> <a href="/psalms/110-3.htm">Volunteer</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-2.htm">Volunteered</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-17.htm">War</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-6.htm">Warriors</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-8.htm">Willingly</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-1.htm">Zichri</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-7.htm">Zicri</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 phrase "next to him" indicates a position of importance and proximity to the king, suggesting Amasiah's significant role in the military hierarchy. The name Amasiah means "Jehovah is strength," reflecting a common practice of the time to incorporate the name of God into personal names, signifying faith and reliance on divine power. Zichri, Amasiah's father, is a name that appears multiple times in the Old Testament, indicating a possible lineage of notable figures, though specific details about this Zichri are not provided. This highlights the importance of family heritage and legacy in ancient Israelite society.<p><b>the volunteer for the LORD</b><br>Amasiah is described as a "volunteer for the LORD," which emphasizes his willing and devoted service to God. This phrase suggests a sense of personal commitment and dedication beyond mere duty. In the context of ancient Israel, volunteering for the LORD would imply a readiness to serve in religious or military capacities, often seen as acts of faith and loyalty to God. This concept of voluntary service is echoed in other parts of Scripture, such as in the stories of the judges and prophets who answered God's call willingly. It also prefigures the New Testament call for believers to offer themselves as living sacrifices (<a href="/romans/12.htm">Romans 12:1</a>).<p><b>and with him 200,000 mighty men of valor</b><br>The mention of "200,000 mighty men of valor" indicates a substantial and formidable military force. The term "mighty men of valor" is used throughout the Old Testament to describe warriors of exceptional strength, courage, and skill, often associated with King David's elite warriors (2 Samuel 23). This large number reflects the strength and preparedness of Judah's army under Jehoshaphat's reign, a time marked by religious reforms and military fortification. The emphasis on valor and might underscores the importance of military prowess in maintaining the security and stability of the kingdom. This also serves as a reminder of the biblical theme that true strength and victory come from reliance on God, as seen in the stories of Gideon and David.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/amasiah.htm">Amasiah</a></b><br>Amasiah is described as a "volunteer for the LORD." His name means "Jehovah is strength," indicating his dedication and reliance on God. He is noted for his willingness to serve God without compulsion.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/z/zichri.htm">Zichri</a></b><br>The father of Amasiah, though not much is detailed about him in this passage, his mention signifies the importance of lineage and heritage in the biblical account.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/mighty_men_of_valor.htm">Mighty Men of Valor</a></b><br>The 200,000 men who served under Amasiah are described as "mighty men of valor," highlighting their bravery and strength. This term is often used in the Old Testament to describe warriors who are not only physically strong but also courageous and loyal.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The kingdom where these events take place, under the reign of King Jehoshaphat, who was known for his reforms and efforts to bring the people back to the worship of Yahweh.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jehoshaphat's_reign.htm">Jehoshaphat's Reign</a></b><br>The context of this verse is during the reign of Jehoshaphat, a king who sought to follow the ways of the Lord, contrasting with the idolatry of neighboring kingdoms.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/w/willingness_to_serve.htm">Willingness to Serve</a></b><br>Amasiah's example teaches us the importance of volunteering for God's work out of a willing heart, not out of obligation or compulsion.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strength_in_numbers_and_unity.htm">Strength in Numbers and Unity</a></b><br>The 200,000 mighty men of valor illustrate the power of unity and collective strength in achieving God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_legacy.htm">Heritage and Legacy</a></b><br>The mention of Amasiah's lineage reminds us of the impact of our spiritual heritage and the legacy we leave for future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_and_valor.htm">Courage and Valor</a></b><br>Being described as a "mighty man of valor" is not just about physical strength but also about having the courage to stand for God's truth in challenging times.<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/does_jehoshaphat's_alliance_with_ahab_contradict_the_bible.htm">In 2 Chronicles 18:1-3, does Jehoshaphat's alliance with Ahab contradict biblical teachings against partnering with evil?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_extrabiblical_record_of_fear.htm">(2 Chronicles 17:10) If surrounding nations truly feared the Lord due to Jehoshaphat, why is there no clear extrabiblical historical record of this widespread fear?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_link_god's_favor_to_david's_power.htm">1 Chronicles 14:2 - Why would God's favor be linked to David's increasing power and multiple wives, despite biblical warnings against polygamy elsewhere?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_claim_levite_migration_to_judah.htm">Why does 2 Chronicles 11:13-17 claim a Levite migration to Judah when there is minimal historical or archaeological support for such a major priestly exodus?</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>(16) <span class= "bld">Amasiah.</span>--<span class= "ital">Iah carrieth</span> (<a href="/isaiah/40-11.htm" title="He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.">Isaiah 40:11</a>); different from Amaziah (<span class= "ital">Iah is strong</span>)<span class= "ital">.</span><p><span class= "bld">Who willingly offered himself unto the</span> <span class= "bld">Lord.</span>--(<a href="/judges/5-2.htm" title="Praise you the LORD for the avenging of Israel, when the people willingly offered themselves.">Judges 5:2</a>; <a href="/judges/5-9.htm" title="My heart is toward the governors of Israel, that offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless you the LORD.">Judges 5:9</a>.) An allusion to some noble act of self-devotion, which was doubtless more fully recorded in the source from which the chronicler has drawn this brief account. Such allusions, though no longer intelligible, are important as conducing to the proof of the historical value of the narratives in which they occur. LXX., <span class= "greekheb">? ????????????? ?? ?????</span>: Vulg., <span class= "ital">consecratus Domino.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/17.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 16.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Amaziah, the son of Zichri</span>. This man is not titled at all. The description of him as one <span class="cmt_word">who had willingly offered himself unto the Lord</span>, not elucidated by the context or any effective parallel, will mark something honorable in his history. Possibly he comes from an unexpected quarter, and is a man of approved skill. Nothing further is known of these three men. Meantime it has been suggested (Professor Dr. J. Murphy, of Belfast, ' Handbook to Chronicles ') that the first of the three was for Judah proper the second for that contingent of Judah that hailed from Dan and the Philistines; and the third for that of Simeon and the Arabs. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/17-16.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">next to</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him,</span><br /><span class="heb">יָדוֹ֙</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḏōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Amasiah</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲמַסְיָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·mas·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6007.htm">Strong's 6007: </a> </span><span class="str2">Amasiah -- 'Yah has loaded', a man of Judah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶן־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇen-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Zichri,</span><br /><span class="heb">זִכְרִ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(ziḵ·rî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2147.htm">Strong's 2147: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zichri -- the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the volunteer</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמִּתְנַדֵּ֖ב</span> <span class="translit">(ham·miṯ·nad·dêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Hitpael - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5068.htm">Strong's 5068: </a> </span><span class="str2">To impel, to volunteer, to present spontaneously</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for the LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">לַיהוָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | 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">and 200,000</span><br /><span class="heb">מָאתַ֥יִם</span> <span class="translit">(mā·ṯa·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - fd<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3967.htm">Strong's 3967: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hundred</span><br /><br /><span class="word">mighty warriors</span><br /><span class="heb">גִּבּ֥וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(gib·bō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular 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">with him;</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעִמּ֛וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘im·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/17-16.htm">2 Chronicles 17:16 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/17-16.htm">2 Chronicles 17:16 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/17-16.htm">2 Chronicles 17:16 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/17-16.htm">2 Chronicles 17:16 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/17-16.htm">2 Chronicles 17:16 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/17-16.htm">2 Chronicles 17:16 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/17-16.htm">2 Chronicles 17:16 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/17-16.htm">2 Chronicles 17:16 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/17-16.htm">2 Chronicles 17:16 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/17-16.htm">2 Chronicles 17:16 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/17-16.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 17:16 And next to him Amasiah the son (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 17:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 17:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 17:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 17:17" /></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>