2 Chronicles 17:2

2 He placed troops in all ¹the fortified cities of Judah, and set garrisons in the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim ²which 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 then became king in his place, and made his position over Israel firm.

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

3 The LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he followed the example of his father David's earlier days and did not seek the Baals,

4 but sought the God of his father, followed His commandments, and did not act as Israel did.

5 So the LORD established the kingdom in his control, and all Judah brought tribute to Jehoshaphat, and he had great riches and honor.

Cross References

• 1. 2 Chronicles 11:5
• 2. 2 Chronicles 15:8