2 Chronicles 17:17

17 From Benjamin there were also commanders. One of them was Eliada. He was a brave soldier. He commanded 200,000 men. They were armed with bows and shields.

2 Chronicles 17:17 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 17:17

And of Benjamin, Eliada, a mighty man of valour
Was the chief commander: and with armed men with bow and shield two hundred thousand;
which were the armour of the tribe of Benjamin they were best skilled in, ( 2 Chronicles 14:8 ) .

2 Chronicles 17:17 In-Context

15 Another was Jehohanan. He commanded 280,000.
16 Another was Amasiah, the son of Zicri. Amasiah commanded 200,000. He had offered to serve the Lord.
17 From Benjamin there were also commanders. One of them was Eliada. He was a brave soldier. He commanded 200,000 men. They were armed with bows and shields.
18 Another was Jehozabad. He commanded 180,000 men. They were prepared for battle.
19 Those were the men who served the king. He stationed some other men in the cities all through Judah. The cities had high walls around them.
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