2 Chronicles 17:12

2 Chronicles 17:12 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly; and he built in Judah castles, and cities of store.
• New International Version (NIV)Jehoshaphat became more and more powerful; he built forts and store cities in Judah
• English Standard Version (ESV)And Jehoshaphat grew steadily greater. He built in Judah fortresses and store cities,
• New King James Version (NKJV)So Jehoshaphat became increasingly powerful, and he built fortresses and storage cities in Judah.

Context of 2 Chronicles 17:12

10And the dread of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that surrounded Judah, so that they did not make war against Jehoshaphat. 11Some Philistines also brought gifts and silver as tribute to Jehoshaphat, and the Arabs brought him 7,700 rams and 7,700 goats from their flocks. Jehoshaphat grew stronger and stronger, and he built fortresses and store cities in Judah 13and kept vast supplies in the cities of Judah. He also had warriors in Jerusalem who were mighty men of valor. 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;

2 Chronicles 17:12 word by word

וַיְהִ֧י יְהוֹשָׁפָ֛ט הֹלֵ֥ךְ וְגָדֵ֖ל עַד־לְמָ֑עְלָה וַיִּ֧בֶן בִּֽיהוּדָ֛ה בִּירָנִיּ֖וֹת וְעָרֵ֥י מִסְכְּנֽוֹת׃Read the interlinear

• ·הָיָהhâyâh · to beH1961
• Jehoshaphatיְהוֹשָׁפָטyehôshâphâţ · JehoshaphatH3092
• grew strongerהָלַךְhâlak · to go: continueH1980
• grew strongerגָּדֵלgâdêl · growingH1432
• grew strongerעַד‛ad · tillH5704
• and strongerמַ֫עַלma‛al · aboveH4605
• and he builtבָּנָהbânâh · to buildH1129
• fortressesבִּירָנִיתbîyrânîyth · fortressH1003
• and storeמִסְכְּנוֹתmiskenâh · storageH4543
• citiesעִיר‛îyr ‛âr ‛âyar · cityH5892
• in Judahיְהוּדָהyehûdâh · JudahH3063

Cross-references for 2 Chronicles 17:12

• 2 Chronicles 18:1Now Jehoshaphat had an abundance of riches and honor, and he allied himself with Ahab by marriage.
• 1 Chronicles 29:25The LORD highly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on him royal majesty such as had not been bestowed on any king in Israel before him.
• 2 Chronicles 8:2Solomon rebuilt the cities Hiram had given him and settled Israelites there.
• 2 Chronicles 11:5Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built up cities for defense in Judah.
• 2 Chronicles 14:6Because the land was at peace, Asa built fortified cities in Judah. In those days no one made war with him, because the LORD had given him rest.
• 2 Chronicles 26:6Uzziah went out to wage war against the Philistines, and he tore down the walls of Gath, Jabneh, and Ashdod. Then he built cities near Ashdod and among the Philistines.
• 2 Chronicles 27:4He also built cities in the hill country of Judah and fortresses and towers in the forests.
• 2 Chronicles 32:5Then Hezekiah worked resolutely to rebuild all the broken sections of the wall and to raise up towers on it. He also built an outer wall and reinforced the supporting terraces of the City of David, and he produced an abundance of weapons and shields.

Commentaries on 2 Chronicles 17:12

• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 12-19Jehoshaphat 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…Read the comment

Topics related to 2 Chronicles 17:12

• Armies
• Castle
• Cities
• Jehoshaphat

In the dictionaries

• Jehoshaphat
• Judah
• Judah, kingdom of Judah
• Judea, Judah
• Chronicles, Books of
• City
• Jehoshaphat (2)
• Priests and Levites

Commentaries on 2 Chronicles 17

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings