2 Chronicles 17:16

Translations

Modern

…and next to him, Amasiah son of Zichri, the volunteer for the LORD, and with him 200,000 mighty men of valor.

Traditional

And next him was Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself unto the Lord; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valour.

Literal

And next to him Amasiah son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself to YHWH, and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valor.

Latin

Post istum quoque Amasias filius Zechri, consecratus Domino, et cum eo ducenta millia virorum fortium.

Original

Hebrew

English

…and next to him, Amasiah son of Zichri, the volunteer for the LORD, and with him 200,000 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

Judges 5:9
My heart is with the princes of Israel, with the volunteers among the people. Bless the LORD!
Judges 5:2
“When the princes take the lead in Israel, when the people volunteer, bless the LORD.
1 Chronicles 29:9
And the people rejoiced at the willing response of their leaders, for they had given to the LORD freely and wholeheartedly. And King David also rejoiced greatly.
1 Chronicles 29:14
But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? For everything comes from You, and from Your own hand we have given to You.
2 Corinthians 8:12
For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.
1 Chronicles 29:17
I know, my God, that You test the heart and delight in uprightness. All these things I have given willingly and with an upright heart, and now I have seen Your people who are present here giving joyfully and willingly to You.
2 Corinthians 8:3–5
For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord,
Psalm 110:3
Your people shall be willing on Your day of battle. Arrayed in holy splendor, from the womb of the dawn, to You belongs the dew of Your youth.

Parallels

1 Kings 15:23–24

People

Amasiah: Commander who volunteered for God's service Zichri: Commander of 200,000 soldiers under Jehoshaphat

Glossary

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

Topics

Amasiah: A Chief of the Tribe of Judah Armies: Generals of Corps and Divisions Armies: March in Ranks: Officers Consecrate Themselves to God Armies: March in Ranks: Standing Armies Captain: Leader Consecration: Zichri, of Himself Heart: Renewed: Zeal Jehoshaphat: King of Judah: His Military Forces and Armaments Zichri: Father of Amasiah

2 Chronicles 17:16

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