2 Chronicles 17:16-17

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;

2 Chronicles 17:16-17 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

• 1. Judges 5:2, 9; 1 Chronicles 29:9