2 Chronicles 17:2

2 He placed forces in all the ¹fortified cities of Judah and set garrisons in the land of Judah, and in the cities of Ephraim ²that Asa his father had captured.

2 Chronicles 17:2 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 17:2

And he placed forces in all the fenced cities of Judah
A considerable number of soldiers, to defend them should they be attacked:

and set garrisons in the land of Judah:
on the frontiers and borders of it, to protect it:

and in the cities of Ephraim;
soldiers to keep garrison there:

which Asa his father had taken;
see ( 2 Chronicles 15:8 ) .

2 Chronicles 17:2 In-Context

1 Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place and strengthened himself against Israel.

2 He placed forces in all the fortified cities of Judah and set garrisons in the land of Judah, and in the cities of Ephraim that Asa his father had captured.

3 The Lord was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the earlier ways of his father David. He did not seek the Baals,

4 but sought the God of his father and walked in his commandments, and not according to the practices of Israel.

5 Therefore the Lord established the kingdom in his hand. And all Judah brought tribute to Jehoshaphat, and he had great riches and honor.

Cross References

• 1. 17:2 See ch. 11:5
• 2. 17:2 ch. 15:8