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He built in Judah fortresses and store cities,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat grew stronger and stronger, and he built fortresses and store cities in Judah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/17.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly; and he built in Judah castles, and cities of store.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/17.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So Jehoshaphat became increasingly powerful, and he built fortresses and storage cities in Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Jehoshaphat grew greater and greater, and he built fortresses and storage cities in Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/17.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So Jehoshaphat grew greater and greater, and he built fortresses and store cities in Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So Jehoshaphat grew greater and greater, and he built fortresses and store cities in Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So Jehoshaphat grew greater and greater, and he built fortresses and store cities in Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So Jehoshaphat became greater and greater. He built fortresses and storage cities in Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat grew stronger and stronger. He built fortresses and storage cities in Judah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat grew stronger and stronger. He built fortresses and storage cities in Judah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/17.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly; and he built in Judah castles and cities of store.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />As Jehoshaphat became more powerful, he built fortresses and cities <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/17.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly; and he built in Judah castles and cities of store.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So Jehoshaphat became more and more powerful. He built fortresses and cities where supplies were stored in Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/17.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So Jehoshaphat continued to grow more and more powerful. Throughout Judah he built fortifications and cities, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/17.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />As a result, Jehoshaphat grew more and more powerful, and built up fortresses and storage centers throughout Judah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat grew stronger and stronger, and he built fortresses and store cities in Judah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/17.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat's power kept increasing. He built fortresses and storage cities throughout Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat grew great exceedingly; and he built in Judah fortresses and cities of store.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat became exceedingly great; and he built in Judah castles, and cities of store.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/17.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat grew great exceedingly; and he built fortresses and store cities in Judah. <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 Jehoshaphat is going on and becoming very great, and he builds palaces and cities of store in Judah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Jehoshaphat is going on and becoming very great, and he buildeth in Judah palaces and cities of store,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And it will be Jehoshaphat went and was great even to above; and he will build fortresses in Judah, and cities of stores.<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 Josaphat grew, and became exceeding great: and he built in Juda houses like towers, and walled cities. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Therefore, Jehoshaphat increased and was magnified, even on high. And in Judah, he built houses in the likeness of towers, and walled cities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/17.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat grew ever greater. He built strongholds and store cities in Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat grew steadily greater. He built fortresses and storage cities in Judah.<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 Jehoshaphat grew exceedingly rich; and he built in Judah castles and store cities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Yehoshaphat was going on, and he became rich until he was very rich, and he built castles and cities of storage in Yehuda.<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 Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly; and he built in Judah castles and cities of store.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/17.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Josaphat increased in greatness exceedingly, and built in Judea places of abode, and strong cities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/17-12.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=3930" 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">11</span>Some Philistines also brought gifts and silver as tribute to Jehoshaphat, and the Arabs brought him 7,700 rams and 7,700 goats from their flocks. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3092.htm" title="3092: yə·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ (N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and shaphat; Jehovah-judged; Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem.">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: hō·lêḵ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">grew stronger</a> <a href="/hebrew/1432.htm" title="1432: wə·ḡā·ḏêl (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- Becoming great, growing up. From gadal; large."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4605.htm" title="4605: lə·mā·‘ə·lāh (Prep-l:: Adv:: 3fs) -- From alah; properly, the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc.">and stronger,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1129.htm" title="1129: way·yi·ḇen (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To build. A primitive root; to build.">and he built</a> <a href="/hebrew/1003.htm" title="1003: bî·rā·nî·yō·wṯ (N-fp) -- A fortress, fortified place. From biyrah; a fortress.">fortresses</a> <a href="/hebrew/4543.htm" title="4543: mis·kə·nō·wṯ (N-fp) -- Supply, storage. By transp. From kanac; a magazine.">and store</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: wə·‘ā·rê (Conj-w:: N-fpc) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">cities</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.">in Judah</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>and kept vast supplies in the cities of Judah. He also had warriors in Jerusalem who were mighty men of valor.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/15-23.htm">1 Kings 15:23</a></span><br />Now the rest of the acts of Asa, along with all his might, all his accomplishments, and the cities he built, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? In his old age, however, he became diseased in his feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/14-7.htm">2 Chronicles 14:7</a></span><br />So he said to the people of Judah, “Let us build these cities and surround them with walls and towers, with doors and bars. The land is still ours because we have sought the LORD our God. We have sought Him, and He has given us rest on every side.” So they built and prospered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/15-7.htm">2 Chronicles 15:7</a></span><br />But as for you, be strong; do not be discouraged, for your work will be rewarded.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/26-8.htm">2 Chronicles 26:8</a></span><br />The Ammonites brought tribute to Uzziah, and his fame spread as far as the border of Egypt, for he had become exceedingly powerful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/27-6.htm">2 Chronicles 27:6</a></span><br />So Jotham grew powerful because he ordered his ways before the LORD his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/22-43.htm">1 Kings 22:43</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat walked in all the ways of his father Asa; he did not turn away from them, but did what was right in the eyes of the LORD. The high places, however, were not removed; the people still sacrificed and burned incense on the high places.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/1-1.htm">2 Chronicles 1:1</a></span><br />Now Solomon son of David established himself securely over his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him and highly exalted him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-27.htm">2 Chronicles 32:27-29</a></span><br />Hezekiah had very great riches and honor, and he made treasuries for his silver, gold, precious stones, spices, shields, and all kinds of valuable articles. / He also made storehouses for the harvest of grain and new wine and oil, stalls for all kinds of livestock, and pens for the flocks. / He made cities for himself, and he acquired herds of sheep and cattle in abundance, for God gave him very great wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_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="/1_kings/10-23.htm">1 Kings 10:23</a></span><br />So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-20.htm">1 Kings 4:20-21</a></span><br />The people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand on the seashore, and they were eating and drinking and rejoicing. / And Solomon reigned over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These kingdoms offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-25.htm">1 Chronicles 29:25</a></span><br />The LORD highly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on him royal majesty such as had not been bestowed on any king in Israel before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/4-18.htm">Proverbs 4:18</a></span><br />The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-33.htm">Matthew 6:33</a></span><br />But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-52.htm">Luke 2:52</a></span><br />And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly; and he built in Judah castles, and cities of store.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/18-1.htm">2 Chronicles 18:1</a></b></br> Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance, and joined affinity with Ahab.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/29-25.htm">1 Chronicles 29:25</a></b></br> And the LORD magnified Solomon exceedingly in the sight of all Israel, and bestowed upon him <i>such</i> royal majesty as had not been on any king before him in Israel.</p><p class="hdg">in Judah</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/8-2.htm">2 Chronicles 8:2-6</a></b></br> That the cities which Huram had restored to Solomon, Solomon built them, and caused the children of Israel to dwell there… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/11-5.htm">2 Chronicles 11:5-12</a></b></br> And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/14-6.htm">2 Chronicles 14:6,7</a></b></br> 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… </p><p class="hdg">castles.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/16-6.htm">Built</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-25.htm">Castles</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-9.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-12.htm">Exceeding</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-12.htm">Exceedingly</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-11.htm">Fortresses</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-1.htm">Forts</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-6.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-22.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-21.htm">Grew</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-11.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-10.htm">Jehosh'aphat</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-10.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-21.htm">Powerful</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-11.htm">Steadily</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-4.htm">Store</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-4.htm">Store-Cities</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-4.htm">Store-Towns</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-5.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-7.htm">Towers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-21.htm">Waxed</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/20-8.htm">Built</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/27-4.htm">Castles</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-13.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-19.htm">Exceeding</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-8.htm">Exceedingly</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/27-4.htm">Fortresses</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/27-4.htm">Forts</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-13.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-7.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-34.htm">Grew</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-1.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-1.htm">Jehosh'aphat</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-13.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-8.htm">Powerful</a> <a href="/mark/8-25.htm">Steadily</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-7.htm">Store</a> <a href="/exodus/1-11.htm">Store-Cities</a> <a href="/exodus/1-11.htm">Store-Towns</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-13.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-9.htm">Towers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-15.htm">Waxed</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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This phrase indicates not only military and political strength but also spiritual fortitude. Jehoshaphat's commitment to following the ways of his father Asa and seeking the Lord contributed to his growing strength. His reforms, which included removing high places and Asherah poles, reflect a dedication to purifying worship in Judah. This strength can be seen as a fulfillment of God's promise to bless those who are faithful to Him, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/28.htm">Deuteronomy 28:1-14</a>.<p><b>and he built fortresses</b><br>Building fortresses was a strategic move to protect the kingdom from external threats. These fortifications would have been essential in a time when neighboring nations, such as Israel to the north and various other regional powers, posed potential threats. The construction of fortresses demonstrates Jehoshaphat's wisdom in ensuring the security and stability of his kingdom. This action aligns with the biblical principle of being prepared and vigilant, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/21-31.htm">Proverbs 21:31</a>, which states, "The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the Lord."<p><b>and store cities in Judah</b><br>Store cities were crucial for maintaining the economic stability and resilience of the kingdom. These cities would have stored grain, oil, and other essential supplies, ensuring that Judah could withstand sieges or times of famine. The establishment of store cities reflects a prudent and forward-thinking administration. This practice is reminiscent of Joseph's actions in Egypt, where he stored grain during the seven years of plenty to prepare for the seven years of famine (<a href="/genesis/41-48.htm">Genesis 41:48-49</a>). Jehoshaphat's actions demonstrate a reliance on God's provision while also exercising wise stewardship over the resources entrusted to him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jehoshaphat.htm">Jehoshaphat</a></b><br>The fourth king of the Kingdom of Judah, known for his religious reforms and efforts to strengthen the kingdom both spiritually and militarily.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom of Israel, consisting of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin, with Jerusalem as its capital.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/f/fortresses_and_store_cities.htm">Fortresses and Store Cities</a></b><br>Strategic military and economic structures built by Jehoshaphat to protect and sustain the kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/strength_in_god.htm">Strength in God</a></b><br>Jehoshaphat's strength came from his reliance on God. We, too, should seek to grow stronger in our faith and trust in God's provision and protection.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_and_prudence.htm">Preparation and Prudence</a></b><br>Building fortresses and store cities reflects the importance of preparation and prudence in our lives. We should be wise stewards of the resources and opportunities God provides.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_fortification.htm">Spiritual Fortification</a></b><br>Just as Jehoshaphat fortified Judah, we should fortify our spiritual lives through prayer, scripture study, and community with other believers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faith.htm">Legacy of Faith</a></b><br>Jehoshaphat's actions left a legacy of faith and security. Consider how our actions today can impact future generations spiritually and morally.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/balance_of_faith_and_works.htm">Balance of Faith and Works</a></b><br>Jehoshaphat's account illustrates the balance between faith in God and taking practical steps to ensure security and prosperity.<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_king_jehoshaphat_in_the_bible.htm">Who was King Jehoshaphat in the Bible?</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_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><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><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>(12) <span class= "bld">And Jehoshaphat waxed great.--</span>Literally, <span class= "ital">And Jehoshaphat was going on and waxing great, i.e.,</span> became greater and greater. (Comp. <a href="/1_chronicles/11-9.htm" title="So David waxed greater and greater: for the LORD of hosts was with him.">1Chronicles 11:9</a>.)<p><span class= "bld">Exceedingly.</span>--'<span class= "ital">Ad l?ma'lah.</span> This phrase occurs again in <a href="/2_chronicles/16-12.htm" title="And Asa in the thirty and ninth year of his reign was diseased in his feet, until his disease was exceeding great: yet in his disease he sought not to the LORD, but to the physicians.">2Chronicles 16:12</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/26-8.htm" title="And the Ammonites gave gifts to Uzziah: and his name spread abroad even to the entering in of Egypt; for he strengthened himself exceedingly.">2Chronicles 26:8</a>, and nowhere else in the Old Testament. (See on <a href="/1_chronicles/14-2.htm" title="And David perceived that the LORD had confirmed him king over Israel, for his kingdom was lifted up on high, because of his people Israel.">1Chronicles 14:2</a>.)<p><span class= "bld">And he built.</span>--Like his predecessors--Solomon, Rehoboam, Asa--he displayed his wealth and power in great public works. The records of the Assyrian and Babylonian sovereigns are largely taken up with similar accounts of temple and palace building.<p><span class= "bld">Castles.</span>--<span class= "ital">Biraniyoth,</span> a derivative from <span class= "ital">birah</span> (<a href="/1_chronicles/29-1.htm" title="Furthermore David the king said to all the congregation, Solomon my son, whom alone God has chosen, is yet young and tender, and the work is great: for the palace is not for man, but for the LORD God.">1Chronicles 29:1</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/29-19.htm" title="And give to Solomon my son a perfect heart, to keep your commandments, your testimonies, and your statutes, and to do all these things, and to build the palace, for the which I have made provision.">1Chronicles 29:19</a>; comp. Syriac here, <span class= "ital">birotho</span>)<span class= "ital">.</span> It only recurs at <a href="/2_chronicles/27-4.htm" title="Moreover he built cities in the mountains of Judah, and in the forests he built castles and towers.">2Chronicles 27:4</a>. It is an Aramaic term. (Comp. <span class= "ital">biranyatha,</span> which in the Targums means "palaces.") . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/17.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Castles</span>. This rendering, better <span class="accented">than</span> "<span class="accented">palaces"</span> (margin), wound bear improving to the rather stronger word "fortresses," Hebrew, <span class="hebrew">בִּירָנִיּות</span>, found only here and in <a href="/2_chronicles/27-4.htm">2 Chronicles 27:4</a>, plur. of <span class="hebrew">בִּירָנִית</span> connected with the Chaldee and later Hebrew, <span class="hebrew">בִּירָה</span>, of <a href="/ezra/6-2.htm">Ezra 6:2</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/1-1.htm">Nehemiah 1:1</a>; <a href="/esther/1-2.htm">Esther 1:2</a>; <a href="/daniel/8-2.htm">Daniel 8:2</a>, <span class="cmt_word">Cities of store</span> (see note under 2 Chronicles 8:4; see also <a href="/1_kings/9-19.htm">1 Kings 9:19</a>; <a href="/exodus/1-11.htm">Exodus 1:11</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/17-12.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">Jehoshaphat</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוֹשָׁפָ֛ט</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3092.htm">Strong's 3092: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jehoshaphat -- 'the LORD has judged', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">grew stronger</span><br /><span class="heb">הֹלֵ֥ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(hō·lêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and stronger,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמָ֑עְלָה</span> <span class="translit">(lə·mā·‘ə·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Adverb | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4605.htm">Strong's 4605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The upper part, with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and he built</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּ֧בֶן</span> <span class="translit">(way·yi·ḇen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1129.htm">Strong's 1129: </a> </span><span class="str2">To build</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fortresses</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּירָנִיּ֖וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(bî·rā·nî·yō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1003.htm">Strong's 1003: </a> </span><span class="str2">A fortress, fortified place</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and store</span><br /><span class="heb">מִסְכְּנֽוֹת׃</span> <span class="translit">(mis·kə·nō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4543.htm">Strong's 4543: </a> </span><span class="str2">Supply, storage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">cities</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעָרֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘ā·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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">in Judah</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּֽיהוּדָ֛ה</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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/17-12.htm">2 Chronicles 17:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/17-12.htm">2 Chronicles 17:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/17-12.htm">2 Chronicles 17:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/17-12.htm">2 Chronicles 17:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/17-12.htm">2 Chronicles 17:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/17-12.htm">2 Chronicles 17:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/17-12.htm">2 Chronicles 17:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/17-12.htm">2 Chronicles 17:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/17-12.htm">2 Chronicles 17:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/17-12.htm">2 Chronicles 17:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/17-12.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 17:12 Jehoshaphat grew great exceedingly (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 17:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 17:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 17:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 17:13" /></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>