Chronicles II 17:2

2 And he put garrisons in all the strong cities of Juda, and appointed captains in all the cities of Juda, and in the cities of Ephraim, which Asa his father had taken.

Chronicles II 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 ) .

Chronicles II 17:2 In-Context

1 And Josaphat his son reigned in his stead, Josaphat strengthened himself against Israel.

2 And he put garrisons in all the strong cities of Juda, and appointed captains in all the cities of Juda, and in the cities of Ephraim, which Asa his father had taken.

3 And the Lord was with Josaphat, for he walked in the first ways of his father, and did not seek to idols;

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

5 And the Lord prospered the kingdom in his hand; and all Juda gave gifts to Josaphat; and he had great wealth and glory.