Chronicles II 17:12

12 And Josaphat increased in greatness exceedingly, and built in Judea places of abode, and strong cities.

Chronicles II 17:12 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 17:12

And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly
In wealth and riches, power and authority, in his forces and fortifications:

and he built in Judah castles, and cities of stores;
castles for the defence of his kingdom, and store cities to lay up corn, and wine, and all provisions, in case of an invasion, or against a time of war.

Chronicles II 17:12 In-Context

10 And a terror of the Lord was upon all the kingdoms of the land round about Juda, and they made no war against Josaphat.

11 And of the Philistines brought to Josaphat gifts, and silver, and presents; and the Arabians brought him seven thousand seven hundred rams.

12 And Josaphat increased in greatness exceedingly, and built in Judea places of abode, and strong cities.

13 And he had many works in Judea: and the mighty men of war, of strength, in Jerusalem.

14 And this their number according to the houses of their fathers; even the captains of thousands in Juda , Ednas the chief, and with him mighty men of strength three hundred thousand.