2 Chronicles 17:13

He had many supplies in the cities of Judah, and soldiers—strong, mighty men—in Jerusalem.

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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 became very powerful. He built fortresses and store cities in Judah.

14These were their divisions listed by the name of their fathers' houses: From Judah, the commanders of thousands; Adnah the commander, and with him 300,000 fighting men;

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Cross References

1 Chronicles 7:11All these were sons of Jediael. Listed in their clan lists were 17,200 heads of houses and fighting men fit for military service.

2 Chronicles 14:7For Asa said to Judah, “Let us build these cities and make walls around them, and towers, gates, and bars; the land is still ours because we have sought Yahweh our God. We have sought him, and he has given us peace on every side.” So they built and succeeded.

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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