2 Chronicles 17:13

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

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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

12Jehoshaphat grew stronger and stronger, and he built fortresses and store cities in Judah

14These are their numbers according to the houses of their fathers: From Judah, the commanders of thousands: Adnah the commander, and with him 300,000 mighty men of valor;

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Cross References

1 Chronicles 7:11All these sons of Jediael were heads of their families, mighty men of valor; there were 17,200 fit for battle.

2 Chronicles 14:7So he said to the people of Judah, “Let us build these cities and surround them with walls and towers, with doors and bars. The land is still ours because we have sought the LORD our God. We have sought Him, and He has 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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