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2 Chronicles 17:13-19

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13 He had large supplies in the cities of Judah, and warriors, valiant * men, in Jerusalem.
14 This was their muster according to their fathers' households: of Judah, commanders of thousands, Adnah was the commander, and with him 300,000 * * valiant warriors;
15 and next * to him was Johanan the commander, and with him 280,000 * *;
16 and next * to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, 1who volunteered for the LORD, and with him 200,000 * valiant warriors;
17 and of Benjamin, Eliada a valiant warrior, and with him 200,000 * armed with bow and shield;
18 and next * to him Jehozabad, and with him 180,000 * * equipped for war.
19 These are they who served the king, apart from 2those whom the king put in the fortified cities through all Judah.
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2 Chronicles 17:13-19 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.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

Cross References 2

  • 1. Judges 5:2, 9; 1 Chronicles 29:9
  • 2. 2 Chronicles 17:2
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