2 Chronicles 17:13

Translations

Modern

…and kept vast supplies in the cities of Judah. He also had warriors in Jerusalem who were mighty men of valor.

Traditional

And he had much business in the cities of Judah: and the men of war, mighty men of valour, were in Jerusalem.

Literal

And was unto him much property in the cities of Judah, and the men of war, mighty men of valor, were in Jerusalem.

Latin

Et multa opera paravit in urbibus Juda: viri quoque bellatores et robusti erant in Jerusalem,

Original

Hebrew

English

…and kept vast supplies in the cities of Judah. He also had warriors in Jerusalem who were mighty men of valor.

Notes

2 Chronicles 17:12–19

Jehoshaphat was known for his international influence, construction projects, and strong army. Archaeologists have found highway forts in the Jordan Valley near the Dead Sea from his era. The reported number of troops in his army—over a million in Jerusalem—seems too high. Since leaders were organized by tribes (2 Chronicles 17:14), "thousand" (’elep) might mean "squad" or "platoon," which are smaller units. The totals might also include reserve divisions that rotated service (see 1 Chronicles 27:1–15). Jehoshaphat's troop numbers are about three times those of:

They are similar to the number of warriors during David’s census (1 Chronicles 21:5), when soldiers from the northern tribes were included. A large army showed God's blessing.

Theme notes and profiles

Jehoshaphat

Related verses

2 Chronicles 26:10–15
Since he had much livestock in the foothills and in the plain, he built towers in the desert and dug many cisterns. And since he was a lover of the soil, he had farmers and vinedressers in the hill country and in the fertile fields.
1 Chronicles 27:25–31
Azmaveth son of Adiel was in charge of the royal storehouses. Jonathan son of Uzziah was in charge of the storehouses in the country, in the cities, in the villages, and in the fortresses.

Parallels

1 Kings 15:23–24

People

Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Jehoshaphat (Person)

Topics

Armies: Generals of Corps and Divisions Armies: March in Ranks: Standing Armies Jehoshaphat: King of Judah: His Military Forces and Armaments

2 Chronicles 17:13

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