2 Chronicles 17 - New International Version (NIV)

Jehoshaphat King of Judah

17 Jehoshaphat his son succeeded him as king and strengthened(A) himself against Israel. 2 He stationed troops in all the fortified cities(B) of Judah and put garrisons in Judah and in the towns of Ephraim that his father Asa had captured.(C)

3 The Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he followed the ways of his father David(D) before him. He did not consult the Baals 4 but sought(E) the God of his father and followed his commands rather than the practices of Israel. 5 The Lord established the kingdom under his control; and all Judah brought gifts(F) to Jehoshaphat, so that he had great wealth and honor.(G) 6 His heart was devoted(H) to the ways of the Lord; furthermore, he removed the high places(I) and the Asherah poles(J) from Judah.(K)

7 In the third year of his reign he sent his officials Ben-Hail, Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel and Micaiah to teach(L) in the towns of Judah. 8 With them were certain Levites(M)—Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah and Tob-Adonijah—and the priests Elishama and Jehoram. 9 They taught throughout Judah, taking with them the Book of the Law(N) of the Lord; they went around to all the towns of Judah and taught the people.

10 The fear(O) of the Lord fell on all the kingdoms of the lands surrounding Judah, so that they did not go to war against Jehoshaphat. 11 Some Philistines brought Jehoshaphat gifts and silver as tribute, and the Arabs(P) brought him flocks:(Q) seven thousand seven hundred rams and seven thousand seven hundred goats.

12 Jehoshaphat became more and more powerful; he built forts and store cities in Judah 13 and had large supplies in the towns of Judah. He also kept experienced fighting men in Jerusalem. 14 Their enrollment(R) by families was as follows:

From Judah, commanders of units of 1,000:

Adnah the commander, with 300,000 fighting men;

15 next, Jehohanan the commander, with 280,000;

16 next, Amasiah son of Zikri, who volunteered(S) himself for the service of the Lord, with 200,000.

17 From Benjamin:(T)

Eliada, a valiant soldier, with 200,000 men armed with bows and shields;

18 next, Jehozabad, with 180,000 men armed for battle.

19 These were the men who served the king, besides those he stationed in the fortified cities(U) throughout Judah.(V)

Cross references

  1. 2 Chronicles 17:1 : S 1Ki 2:12
  2. 2 Chronicles 17:2 : S 2Ch 11:10
  3. 2 Chronicles 17:2 : 2Ch 15:8
  4. 2 Chronicles 17:3 : S 1Ki 22:43
  5. 2 Chronicles 17:4 : 2Ch 22:9
  6. 2 Chronicles 17:5 : S 1Sa 10:27
  7. 2 Chronicles 17:5 : 2Ch 18:1
  8. 2 Chronicles 17:6 : S 1Ki 8:61
  9. 2 Chronicles 17:6 : S 1Ki 15:14; 2Ch 19:3; 20:33
  10. 2 Chronicles 17:6 : S Ex 34:13
  11. 2 Chronicles 17:6 : 2Ch 21:12
  12. 2 Chronicles 17:7 : S Lev 10:11; Dt 6:4-9; 2Ch 19:4-11; 35:3; Ne 8:7; Mal 2:7
  13. 2 Chronicles 17:8 : 2Ch 19:8; Ne 8:7-8; Hos 4:6
  14. 2 Chronicles 17:9 : S Dt 28:61
  15. 2 Chronicles 17:10 : S Ge 35:5; S Dt 2:25
  16. 2 Chronicles 17:11 : S 2Ch 9:14
  17. 2 Chronicles 17:11 : 2Ch 21:16
  18. 2 Chronicles 17:14 : S 2Sa 24:2
  19. 2 Chronicles 17:16 : S Jdg 5:9
  20. 2 Chronicles 17:17 : S Nu 1:36
  21. 2 Chronicles 17:19 : S 2Ch 11:10
  22. 2 Chronicles 17:19 : 2Ch 25:5

You Might Also Like:

2 Chronicles 17 - Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

17 And Jehoshaphat his son reigneth in his stead, and he strengtheneth himself against Israel, 2 and putteth a force in all the fenced cities of Judah, and putteth garrisons in the land of Judah, and in the cities of Ephraim that Asa his father had captured. 3 And Jehovah is with Jehoshaphat, for he...
Read More

2 Chronicles 17 - Wycliffe Bible (WYC)

17 Forsooth Jehoshaphat, his son, reigned for him; and he had the mastery against Israel. 2 And he set numbers of knights in all the cities of Judah, that were (en)compassed with walls (And he put numbers of horsemen in all the cities of Judah, that were surrounded with walls), and he disposed stron...
Read More

2 Chronicles 17 - World English Bible (WEB)

17 Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place, and strengthened himself against Israel. 2 He placed forces in all the fortified cities of Judah, and set garrisons in the land of Judah, and in the cities of Ephraim, which Asa his father had taken. 3 Yahweh was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in t...
Read More

2 Chronicles 17 - The Voice (VOICE)

17 Jehoshaphat, Asa’s son, became king and demonstrated his authority over the Southern Kingdom of Israel by strengthening Judah’s defenses. 2 He stationed forces in all the fortified cities of Judah and built barracks throughout the territory of Judah and the cities of Ephraim, which his father As...
Read More

2 Chronicles 17 - Tree of Life Version (TLV)

Jehosaphat Restores Judah to Torah17 Jehoshaphat his son became king in his place and took firm hold of his position against Israel. 2 He stationed troops in all the fortified cities of Judah and set garrisons throughout the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim that his father Asa had capture...
Read More

2 Chronicles 17 - Revised Standard Version (RSV)

Jehoshaphat’s Reign17 Jehosh′aphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel. 2 He placed forces in all the fortified cities of Judah, and set garrisons in the land of Judah, and in the cities of E′phraim which Asa his father had taken. 3 The Lord was with Jehosh′aphat,...
Read More

2 Chronicles 17 - New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

Jehoshaphat’s Reign17 His son Jehoshaphat succeeded him and strengthened himself against Israel.(A)2 He placed forces in all the fortified cities of Judah and set garrisons in the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim that his father Asa had taken.(B)3 The Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he w...
Read More

2 Chronicles 17 - New Living Translation (NLT)

Jehoshaphat Rules in Judah17 Then Jehoshaphat, Asa’s son, became the next king. He strengthened Judah to stand against any attack from Israel. 2 He stationed troops in all the fortified towns of Judah, and he assigned additional garrisons to the land of Judah and to the towns of Ephraim that his fat...
Read More

2 Chronicles 17 - New Life Version (NLV)

Jehoshaphat Becomes King in Judah17 Jehoshaphat his son became king in his place, and made himself strong against Israel. 2 He placed soldiers in all the strong cities of Judah, and in places built for them in the land of Judah. And he put soldiers in the cities of Ephraim which his father Asa had ...
Read More

2 Chronicles 17 - New King James Version (NKJV)

Jehoshaphat Reigns in Judah17 Then (A)Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place, and strengthened himself against Israel. 2 And he placed troops in all the fortified cities of Judah, and set garrisons in the land of (B)Judah and in the cities of Ephraim (C)which Asa his father had taken. 3 Now the ...
Read More

2 Chronicles 17 - New International Version - UK (NIVUK)

Jehoshaphat king of Judah17 Jehoshaphat his son succeeded him as king and strengthened himself against Israel. 2 He stationed troops in all the fortified cities of Judah and put garrisons in Judah and in the towns of Ephraim that his father Asa had captured. 3 The Lord was with Jehoshaphat because ...
Read More

2 Chronicles 17 - New International Version (NIV)

Jehoshaphat King of Judah17 Jehoshaphat his son succeeded him as king and strengthened(A) himself against Israel. 2 He stationed troops in all the fortified cities(B) of Judah and put garrisons in Judah and in the towns of Ephraim that his father Asa had captured.(C) 3 The Lord was with Jehoshaphat ...
Read More

2 Chronicles 17 - New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

Jehoshaphat King of Judah17 Jehoshaphat was the son of Asa. Jehoshaphat became the next king after him. He made his kingdom strong in case Israel would attack him. 2 He placed troops in all the cities of Judah that had high walls around them. He stationed some soldiers in Judah. He also put some in...
Read More

2 Chronicles 17 - New English Translation (NET)

Jehoshaphat Becomes King17 His son Jehoshaphat replaced him as king and solidified his rule over Israel.[a] 2 He placed troops in all Judah’s fortified cities and posted garrisons[b] throughout the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim that his father Asa had seized. 3 The Lord was with Jehosh...
Read More