2 Chronicles 17:13

2 Chronicles 17:13 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And he had much business in the cities of Judah: and the men of war, mighty men of valour, were in Jerusalem.
• New International Version (NIV)and had large supplies in the towns of Judah. He also kept experienced fighting men in Jerusalem.
• English Standard Version (ESV)and he had large supplies in the cities of Judah. He had soldiers, mighty men of valor, in Jerusalem.
• New King James Version (NKJV)He had much property in the cities of Judah; and the men of war, mighty men of valor, were in Jerusalem.

Context of 2 Chronicles 17:13

11Some of the Philistines brought gifts and silver as taxes. The Arabs also brought him flocks: 7,700 rams and 7,700 male goats. 12So Jehoshaphat became more and more powerful. He built fortresses and cities where supplies were stored in Judah. He had large supplies of food in the cities of Judah and an army of professional soldiers with him in Jerusalem. 14The following is a breakdown of these soldiers. They are listed by families. Judah’s regimental commanders were Commander Adnah (with 300,000 fighting men), 15next to him Commander Jehohanan (with 280,000),

2 Chronicles 17:13 word by word

וּמְלָאכָ֥ה רַבָּ֛ה הָ֥יָה ל֖וֹ בְּעָרֵ֣י יְהוּדָ֑ה וְאַנְשֵׁ֧י מִלְחָמָ֛ה גִּבּ֥וֹרֵי חַ֖יִל בִּירוּשָׁלִָֽם׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• And he had muchרַבrab · manyH7227
• businessמְלָאכָהmelâ'kâh · workH4399
• in the citiesעִיר‛îyr ‛âr ‛âyar · cityH5892
• of Judahיְהוּדָהyehûdâh · JudahH3063
• and the menאֱנוֹשׁ'ĕnôsh · humanH582
• of warמִלְחָמָהmilchâmâh · battleH4421
• mighty menגִּבּוֹרgibbôr gibbôr · mighty manH1368
• of valourחַ֫יִלchayil · strengthH2428
• in Jerusalemיְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵםyerûshâlaim yerûshâlayim · JerusalemH3389

Cross-references for 2 Chronicles 17:13

• 2 Chronicles 26:10He built towers in the desert. He dug many cisterns because he had a lot of herds in the foothills and the plains. He had farmers and vineyard workers in the mountains and the fertile fields because he loved the soil.
• 1 Chronicles 27:25These were all the commanders in charge of King David’s property: for the royal treasuries Azmaveth, son of Adiel for the goods in the fields, cities, villages, and watchtowers Jonathan, son of Uzziah

Commentaries on 2 Chronicles 17:13

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 13He had much business in the cities - He kept the people constantly employed; they had wages for their work; and by their labors the empire was both enriched and strengthened.Read the comment
• 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 17:13

• Armies
• Jehoshaphat

In the dictionaries

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

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