2 Chronicles 17:7-9

7 In the third year of his reign he sent his officials Ben-Hail, Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel and Micaiah to teach in the towns of Judah.
8 With them were certain Levites—Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah and Tob-Adonijah—and the priests Elishama and Jehoram.
9 They taught throughout Judah, taking with them the Book of the Law of the LORD; they went around to all the towns of Judah and taught the people.

2 Chronicles 17:7-9 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 2 CHRONICLES 17

This chapter relates the accession of Jehoshaphat to the throne, his settlement on it, his piety, and reformation in religion, 2Ch 17:1-6, his care to instruct the people in the law of God, 2Ch 17:7-9, the respect shown him by neighbouring nations, 2Ch 17:10,11, the fortified places of his kingdom, his numerous forces and mighty men at the head of them, 2Ch 17:12-19.

Cross References 3

  • 1. S Leviticus 10:11; Deuteronomy 6:4-9; 2 Chronicles 15:3; 2 Chronicles 19:4-11; 2 Chronicles 35:3; Nehemiah 8:7; Malachi 2:7
  • 2. 2 Chronicles 19:8; Nehemiah 8:7-8; Hosea 4:6
  • 3. S Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Deuteronomy 28:61
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