Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and had large supplies in the towns of Judah. He also kept experienced fighting men in Jerusalem. New Living Translation He stored numerous supplies in Judah’s towns and stationed an army of seasoned troops at Jerusalem. English Standard Version and he had large supplies in the cities of Judah. He had soldiers, mighty men of valor, in Jerusalem. Berean Standard Bible and kept vast supplies in the cities of Judah. He also had warriors in Jerusalem who were mighty men of valor. King James Bible And he had much business in the cities of Judah: and the men of war, mighty men of valour, were in Jerusalem. New King James Version He had much property in the cities of Judah; and the men of war, mighty men of valor, were in Jerusalem. New American Standard Bible He had large supplies in the cities of Judah, and warriors, valiant mighty men, in Jerusalem. NASB 1995 He had large supplies in the cities of Judah, and warriors, valiant men, in Jerusalem. NASB 1977 And he had large supplies in the cities of Judah, and warriors, valiant men, in Jerusalem. Legacy Standard Bible And he had large supplies in the cities of Judah, and men of war, mighty men of valor, in Jerusalem. Amplified Bible He had large supplies in the cities of Judah, and soldiers, courageous men, in Jerusalem. Christian Standard Bible and carried out great works in the towns of Judah. He had fighting men, valiant warriors, in Jerusalem. Holman Christian Standard Bible and carried out great works in the towns of Judah. He had fighting men, brave warriors, in Jerusalem. American Standard Version And he had many works in the cities of Judah; and men of war, mighty men of valor, in Jerusalem. Contemporary English Version where he stored supplies. He also kept in Jerusalem some experienced soldiers English Revised Version And he had many works in the cities of Judah; and men of war, mighty men of valour, in Jerusalem. GOD'S WORD® Translation He had large supplies of food in the cities of Judah and an army of professional soldiers with him in Jerusalem. Good News Translation where supplies were stored in huge amounts. In Jerusalem he stationed outstanding officers, International Standard Version He placed a large amount of supplies into storage throughout the cities of Judah and stationed soldiers—all of them valiant men—in Jerusalem. Majority Standard Bible and kept vast supplies in the cities of Judah. He also had warriors in Jerusalem who were mighty men of valor. NET Bible He had many supplies stored in the cities of Judah and an army of skilled warriors stationed in Jerusalem. New Heart English Bible He had many works in the cities of Judah; and men of war, mighty men of valor, in Jerusalem. Webster's Bible Translation And he had much business in the cities of Judah: and the men of war, mighty men of valor, were in Jerusalem. World English Bible He had many works in the cities of Judah; and men of war, mighty men of valor, in Jerusalem. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he has much work in cities of Judah; and men of war, mighty men of valor, [are] in Jerusalem. Young's Literal Translation and he hath much work in cities of Judah; and men of war, mighty of valour, are in Jerusalem. Smith's Literal Translation And much work was to him in the cities of Judah: and the men of war strong of power in Jerusalem. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he prepared many works in the cities of Juda: and he had warriors, and valiant men in Jerusalem. Catholic Public Domain Version And he prepared many works in the cities of Judah. Also, there were men experienced in warfare in Jerusalem, New American Bible He carried out many works in the cities of Judah, and he had soldiers, valiant warriors, in Jerusalem. New Revised Standard Version He carried out great works in the cities of Judah. He had soldiers, mighty warriors, in Jerusalem. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he had much business in the cities of Judah; and the men of war, mighty men of valour, were in Jerusalem. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he had great work in the land of Yehuda and mighty warriors of the army in Jerusalem. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he had many works in the cities of Judah; and men of war, mighty men of valour, in Jerusalem. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he had many works in Judea: and the mighty men of war, the men of strength, were in Jerusalem. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jehoshaphat Reigns in Judah…12Jehoshaphat 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;… Cross References 1 Kings 10:26-28 Solomon accumulated 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem. / The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. / Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue; the royal merchants purchased them from Kue. 2 Chronicles 1:14-17 Solomon accumulated 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem. / The king made silver and gold as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. / Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue; the royal merchants purchased them from Kue. ... 1 Kings 4:20-21 The people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand on the seashore, and they were eating and drinking and rejoicing. / And Solomon reigned over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These kingdoms offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life. 2 Chronicles 9:25-28 Solomon had 4,000 stalls for horses and chariots, and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem. / He reigned over all the kings from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. / The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. ... 1 Kings 9:26-28 King Solomon also assembled a fleet of ships at Ezion-geber, which is near Eloth in Edom, on the shore of the Red Sea. / And Hiram sent his servants, sailors who knew the sea, to serve in the fleet with Solomon’s servants. / They sailed to Ophir and imported gold from there—420 talents—and delivered it to Solomon. 2 Chronicles 26:10 Since he had much livestock in the foothills and in the plain, he built towers in the desert and dug many cisterns. And since he was a lover of the soil, he had farmers and vinedressers in the hill country and in the fertile fields. 1 Kings 10:14-15 The weight of gold that came to Solomon each year was 666 talents, / not including the revenue from the merchants, traders, and all the Arabian kings and governors of the land. 2 Chronicles 32:27-29 Hezekiah had very great riches and honor, and he made treasuries for his silver, gold, precious stones, spices, shields, and all kinds of valuable articles. / He also made storehouses for the harvest of grain and new wine and oil, stalls for all kinds of livestock, and pens for the flocks. / He made cities for himself, and he acquired herds of sheep and cattle in abundance, for God gave him very great wealth. 1 Kings 4:24-25 For Solomon had dominion over everything west of the Euphrates—over all the kingdoms from Tiphsah to Gaza—and he had peace on all sides. / Throughout the days of Solomon, Judah and Israel dwelt securely from Dan to Beersheba, each man under his own vine and his own fig tree. 2 Chronicles 14:7 So 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 6:19-21 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Luke 12:16-21 Then He told them a parable: “The ground of a certain rich man produced an abundance. / So he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, since I have nowhere to store my crops?’ / Then he said, ‘This is what I will do: I will tear down my barns and will build bigger ones, and there I will store up all my grain and my goods. ... Proverbs 3:9-10 Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops; / then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine. 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life. Matthew 25:14-30 For it is just like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted them with his possessions. / To one he gave five talents, to another two talents, and to another one talent—each according to his own ability. And he went on his journey. / The servant who had received the five talents went at once and put them to work and gained five more. ... Treasury of Scripture And he had much business in the cities of Judah: and the men of war, mighty men of valor, were in Jerusalem. much business 2 Chronicles 26:10-15 Also he built towers in the desert, and digged many wells: for he had much cattle, both in the low country, and in the plains: husbandmen also, and vine dressers in the mountains, and in Carmel: for he loved husbandry… 1 Chronicles 27:25-31 And over the king's treasures was Azmaveth the son of Adiel: and over the storehouses in the fields, in the cities, and in the villages, and in the castles, was Jehonathan the son of Uzziah: … Jump to Previous Armed Business Cities Experienced Forces Great Jerusalem Judah Kept Large Mighty Property Soldiers Stores Supplies Towns Valiant Valor Valour War Warriors Work WorksJump to Next Armed Business Cities Experienced Forces Great Jerusalem Judah Kept Large Mighty Property Soldiers Stores Supplies Towns Valiant Valor Valour War Warriors Work Works2 Chronicles 17 1. Jehoshaphat, succeeding Asa, reigns well, and prospers7. He sends Levites with the princes to teach Judah 10. His enemies being terrified by God, some of them bring him presents and tribute 12. His greatness, captains, and armies He had many supplies The phrase "He had many supplies" indicates a period of prosperity and preparation under King Jehoshaphat's reign. The Hebrew word for "supplies" (אוֹצָרוֹת, 'otsarot) can also mean treasures or storehouses, suggesting that Jehoshaphat was wise in accumulating resources. This reflects a biblical principle of stewardship and foresight, as seen in Proverbs 21:20, which speaks of the wise storing up choice food and olive oil. Jehoshaphat's actions demonstrate a commitment to ensuring the kingdom's stability and readiness for any future challenges. in the cities of Judah and warriors, mighty men of valor in Jerusalem And the man of war . . . were in Jerusalem.--Rather, and (he had) men of war . . . in Jerusalem. In Jerusalem.--Not the entire army corps whose numbers are given in 2Chronicles 17:14-18, but simply their chiefs. Verse 13. - Much business; Hebrew, מְלָאכָה. The meaning of the word is "service?' "labour bestowed;" and the verse reads, "And there was to him much labour in the cities of Judah, and men of war, mighty men of valour, in Jerusalem;" i.e. He bestoweth much pains on the cities of Judah, and had, etc. The word "were," Authorized Version italics, is incorrectly inserted. The former half of this verse would better constitute the end of ver. 12. Keil, however, maintains the rendering "substance;" "property," for מְלָאכָה: (Exodus 22:7, 10).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew and kept a large amountרַבָּ֛ה (rab·bāh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 7227: Much, many, great of supplies וּמְלָאכָ֥ה (ū·mə·lā·ḵāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4399: Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property in the cities בְּעָרֵ֣י (bə·‘ā·rê) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 5892: Excitement of Judah. יְהוּדָ֑ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites He also had הָ֥יָה (hā·yāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be fighting מִלְחָמָ֛ה (mil·ḥā·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4421: A battle, war men, וְאַנְשֵׁ֧י (wə·’an·šê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person mighty warriors, גִּבּ֥וֹרֵי (gib·bō·w·rê) Adjective - masculine plural construct Strong's 1368: Powerful, warrior, tyrant in Jerusalem. בִּירוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ (bî·rū·šā·lim) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel Links 2 Chronicles 17:13 NIV2 Chronicles 17:13 NLT 2 Chronicles 17:13 ESV 2 Chronicles 17:13 NASB 2 Chronicles 17:13 KJV 2 Chronicles 17:13 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 17:13 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 17:13 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 17:13 French Bible 2 Chronicles 17:13 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 17:13 He had many works in the cities (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |