2 Chronicles 17:13

And he had many works in the cities of Judah; and men of war, mighty men of valor, in Jerusalem.

American Standard Version

In The King James Version

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

In Context

12And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly; and he built in Judah castles and cities of store.

14And this was the numbering of them according to their fathers` houses: Of Judah, the captains of thousands: Adnah the captain, and with him mighty men of valor three hundred thousand;

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Cross References

1 Chronicles 7:11All these were sons of Jediael, according to the heads of their fathers` [houses], mighty men of valor, seventeen thousand and two hundred, that were able to go forth in the host for war.

2 Chronicles 14:7For he said unto Judah, Let us build these cities, and make about them walls, and towers, gates, and bars; the land is yet before us, because we have sought Jehovah our God; we have sought him, and he hath given us rest on every side. So they built and prospered.

Matthew Henry on 2 Chronicles 17:11-19

Jehoshaphat's Prosperity. ( b. c. 911.) 10 And the fear of the Lord fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that were round about Judah, so that they made no war against Jehoshaphat. 11 Also some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents, and tribute silver; and the Arabians brought him flocks, seven thousand and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred he goats. 12 And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly; and he built in Judah castles, and cities of store. 13 And he had much business in the… Read the whole commentary →

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