2 Chronicles 23:9
New International Version
Then he gave the commanders of units of a hundred the spears and the large and small shields that had belonged to King David and that were in the temple of God.

New Living Translation
Then Jehoiada supplied the commanders with the spears and the large and small shields that had once belonged to King David and were stored in the Temple of God.

English Standard Version
And Jehoiada the priest gave to the captains the spears and the large and small shields that had been King David’s, which were in the house of God.

Berean Standard Bible
Then Jehoiada the priest gave to the commanders of hundreds the spears and the large and small shields of King David that were in the house of God.

King James Bible
Moreover Jehoiada the priest delivered to the captains of hundreds spears, and bucklers, and shields, that had been king David's, which were in the house of God.

New King James Version
And Jehoiada the priest gave to the captains of hundreds the spears and the large and small shields which had belonged to King David, that were in the temple of God.

New American Standard Bible
Then Jehoiada the priest gave the captains of hundreds the spears and the shields and quivers which had been King David’s, which were in the house of God.

NASB 1995
Then Jehoiada the priest gave to the captains of hundreds the spears and the large and small shields which had been King David’s, which were in the house of God.

NASB 1977
Then Jehoiada the priest gave to the captains of hundreds the spears and the large and small shields which had been King David’s, which were in the house of God.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Jehoiada the priest gave to the commanders of hundreds the spears and the shields and small shields which had been King David’s, which were in the house of God.

Amplified Bible
Then Jehoiada the priest gave to the captains of hundreds the spears and the large and small shields which had been King David’s, which were in the house of God.

Christian Standard Bible
The priest Jehoiada gave to the commanders of hundreds King David’s spears, shields, and quivers that were in God’s temple.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Jehoiada the priest gave to the commanders of hundreds King David’s spears, shields, and quivers that were in God’s temple.

American Standard Version
And Jehoiada the priest delivered to the captains of hundreds the spears, and bucklers, and shields, that had been king David's, which were in the house of God.

Contemporary English Version
Jehoiada went into the temple and brought out the swords and shields that had belonged to King David, and he gave them to the commanders.

English Revised Version
And Jehoiada the priest delivered to the captains of hundreds the spears, and bucklers, and shields, that had been king David's, which were in the house of God.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jehoiada gave the commanders the spears and the small and large shields that had belonged to King David but were now in God's temple.

Good News Translation
Jehoiada gave the officers the spears and shields that had belonged to King David and had been kept in the Temple.

International Standard Version
and Jehoiada the priest issued the spears and shields that King David had placed in storage in God's Temple to the officers in charge of the units of hundreds.

Majority Standard Bible
Then Jehoiada the priest gave to the commanders of hundreds the spears and the large and small shields of King David that were in the house of God.

NET Bible
Jehoiada the priest gave to the officers of the units of hundreds King David's spears and shields that were kept in God's temple.

New Heart English Bible
Jehoiada the priest delivered to the captains of hundreds the spears, and bucklers, and shields, that had been king David's, which were in God's house.

Webster's Bible Translation
Moreover, Jehoiada the priest delivered to the captains of hundreds, spears, and bucklers, and shields, that had been king David's, which were in the house of God.

World English Bible
Jehoiada the priest delivered to the captains of hundreds the spears, bucklers, and shields that had been king David’s, which were in God’s house.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Jehoiada the priest gives to the heads of the hundreds the spears, and the shields, and the bucklers that [are] King David’s, that [are] in the house of God;

Young's Literal Translation
And Jehoiada the priest giveth to the heads of the hundreds the spears, and the shields, and the bucklers that are king David's, that are in the house of God;

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jehoiada the priest will give to the chiefs of hundreds, spears and shields and bucklers, which were to king David, which were in the house of God.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Joiada the priest gave to the captains the spears, and the shields, and targets of king David, which he had dedicated in the house of the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Jehoiada, the priest, gave to the centurions the lances and round shields and crescent shields of king David, which he had dedicated in the house of the Lord.

New American Bible
Jehoiada the priest gave to the captains the spears, shields, and bucklers of King David which were in the house of God.

New Revised Standard Version
The priest Jehoiada delivered to the captains the spears and the large and small shields that had been King David’s, which were in the house of God;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Moreover Jehoiadah the priest delivered spears and bucklers and shields to the captains of hundreds that had been King David's, which were in the house of the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Yawida the Priest gave to the Commanders of hundreds lances and shields and quivers of King David that were in the house of LORD JEHOVAH.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Jehoiada the priest delivered to the captains of hundreds the spears, and bucklers, and shields, that had been king David's, which were in the house of God.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Jodae gave to the men the swords, and the shields, and the arms, which had belonged to King David, in the house of God.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Joash Anointed King in Judah
8So the Levites and all Judah did everything that Jehoiada the priest had ordered. Each of them took his men—those coming on duty on the Sabbath and those going off duty—for Jehoiada the priest had not released any of the divisions. 9Then Jehoiada the priest gave to the commanders of hundreds the spears and the large and small shields of King David that were in the house of God. 10He stationed all the troops, with their weapons in hand, surrounding the king by the altar and the temple, from the south side to the north side of the temple.…

Cross References
2 Kings 11:10
Then the priest gave to the commanders of hundreds the spears and shields of King David from the house of the LORD.

1 Kings 10:16-17
King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of gold went into each shield. / He also made three hundred small shields of hammered gold; three minas of gold went into each shield. And the king put them in the House of the Forest of Lebanon.

1 Samuel 21:9
The priest replied, “The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you killed in the Valley of Elah, is here; it is wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod. If you want, you may take it. For there is no other but this one here.” And David said, “There is none like it; give it to me.”

1 Samuel 17:39
David strapped his sword over the tunic and tried to walk, but he was not accustomed to them. “I cannot walk in these,” David said to Saul. “I am not accustomed to them.” So David took them off.

1 Samuel 13:19-22
And no blacksmith could be found in all the land of Israel, because the Philistines had said, “The Hebrews must not be allowed to make swords or spears.” / Instead, all the Israelites would go down to the Philistines to sharpen their plowshares, mattocks, axes, and sickles. / The charge was a pim for sharpening a plowshare or mattock, a third of a shekel for sharpening a pitchfork or an axe, and a third of a shekel for repointing an oxgoad. ...

1 Chronicles 12:8
Some Gadites defected to David at his stronghold in the wilderness. They were mighty men of valor, trained for battle, experts with the shield and spear, whose faces were like the faces of lions and who were as swift as gazelles on the mountains:

1 Chronicles 12:24
From Judah: 6,800 armed troops bearing shields and spears.

1 Chronicles 12:33
From Zebulun: 50,000 fit for service, trained for battle with all kinds of weapons of war, who with one purpose were devoted to David.

1 Chronicles 12:37
And from east of the Jordan, from Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh there: 120,000 armed with every kind of weapon of war.

1 Chronicles 18:7
And David took the gold shields that belonged to the officers of Hadadezer and brought them to Jerusalem.

1 Chronicles 18:10
he sent his son Hadoram to greet King David and bless him for fighting and defeating Hadadezer, who had been at war with Tou. Hadoram brought all kinds of articles of gold and silver and bronze,

1 Chronicles 26:26-27
This Shelomith and his brothers were in charge of all the treasuries for the things dedicated by King David, by the heads of families who were the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and by the army commanders. / They had dedicated some of the plunder from their battles to the repair of the house of the LORD.

1 Chronicles 28:1
Now David summoned all the leaders of Israel to Jerusalem: the leaders of the tribes, the leaders of the divisions in the king’s service, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of all the property and cattle of the king and his sons, along with the court officials and mighty men—every mighty man of valor.

1 Chronicles 29:2
Now with all my ability I have made provision for the house of my God—gold for the gold articles, silver for the silver, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron, and wood for the wood, as well as onyx for the settings, turquoise, stones of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, and slabs of marble—all in abundance.

2 Chronicles 9:15-16
King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of hammered gold went into each shield. / He also made three hundred small shields of hammered gold; three hundred shekels of gold went into each shield. And the king put them in the House of the Forest of Lebanon.


Treasury of Scripture

Moreover Jehoiada the priest delivered to the captains of hundreds spears, and bucklers, and shields, that had been king David's, which were in the house of God.

spears

1 Samuel 21:9
And the priest said, The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom thou slewest in the valley of Elah, behold, it is here wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod: if thou wilt take that, take it: for there is no other save that here. And David said, There is none like that; give it me.

2 Samuel 8:7
And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadadezer, and brought them to Jerusalem.

Jump to Previous
Belonged Body-Covers Bucklers Captains Commanders David David's Delivered Heads House Hundred Hundreds Jehoiada Jehoi'ada Kept Large Moreover Priest Shields Small Spears Targets Units
Jump to Next
Belonged Body-Covers Bucklers Captains Commanders David David's Delivered Heads House Hundred Hundreds Jehoiada Jehoi'ada Kept Large Moreover Priest Shields Small Spears Targets Units
2 Chronicles 23
1. Jehoiada, having set things in order, makes joash king
12. Athaliah is slain
16. Jehoiada restores the worship of God














Then Jehoiada the priest
Jehoiada, a prominent priest, plays a crucial role in the restoration of rightful worship and leadership in Judah. His name, meaning "Yahweh knows," signifies his divine appointment and wisdom. As a priest, Jehoiada's actions are not merely political but deeply spiritual, emphasizing the intertwining of faith and leadership. His role underscores the importance of godly leadership in guiding the nation back to righteousness.

gave to the commanders of hundreds
The "commanders of hundreds" were military leaders responsible for significant groups of soldiers. This phrase highlights the organized and strategic approach Jehoiada employed in his plan. By involving these commanders, Jehoiada ensures that the military is aligned with the divine purpose, reflecting the biblical principle that God often uses established structures to accomplish His will.

the spears and the large and small shields
These weapons symbolize preparation and readiness for battle. Historically, spears and shields were essential for defense and offense, representing the need for both protection and proactive engagement in spiritual warfare. The mention of both large and small shields indicates comprehensive preparedness, suggesting that every aspect of the battle, both great and small, is under God's provision and care.

of King David
The reference to King David connects this moment to the legacy of Israel's greatest king, known for his heart after God. David's reign is often seen as the golden age of Israel, and his weapons symbolize the strength and favor of God. By using David's armaments, Jehoiada invokes the memory of God's past faithfulness and the hope of future restoration under divine guidance.

that were in the house of God
The house of God, or the temple, is the center of worship and the dwelling place of God's presence. The fact that these weapons were stored there signifies that the battle is not merely physical but spiritual. It underscores the principle that true strength and victory come from reliance on God. The temple's involvement in this narrative highlights the centrality of worship and divine presence in achieving God's purposes.

(9) Moreover.--And. This verse is essentially identical with 2Kings 11:10 : "And the priest delivered to the captains of hundreds the spear and the shields that had been king David's, which were in the house of Jehovah." The chronicler has added Jehoiada and the bucklers, and turned the spear into spears, rightly according to most critics.

Spears, and bucklers, and shields.--Each word has the article in the Hebrew.

That had been king David's.--Comp. 1Chronicles 18:7; 1Chronicles 18:11; also 1Samuel 22:10; 1Samuel 17:7. . . .

Verse 9. - Shields... King David's ... in the house of God. Some think these may have been the shields of gold that King David took from the servants of Hadadezer (2 Samuel 8:7, 11).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then Jehoiada
יְהוֹיָדָ֨ע (yə·hō·w·yā·ḏā‘)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3077: Jehoiada -- 'the LORD knows', the name of several Israelites

the priest
הַכֹּהֵ֜ן (hak·kō·hên)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3548: Priest

gave
וַיִּתֵּן֩ (way·yit·tên)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

to the commanders
לְשָׂרֵ֣י (lə·śā·rê)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince

of hundreds
הַמֵּא֗וֹת (ham·mê·’ō·wṯ)
Article | Number - feminine plural
Strong's 3967: A hundred

the spears
הַֽחֲנִיתִים֙ (ha·ḥă·nî·ṯîm)
Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 2595: A lance

and the large
הַמָּגִנּוֹת֙ (ham·mā·ḡin·nō·wṯ)
Article | Noun - common plural
Strong's 4043: A shield, a protector, the scaly hide of the crocodile

and
וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-)
Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

small shields
הַשְּׁלָטִ֔ים (haš·šə·lā·ṭîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 7982: Perhaps shield

of King
לַמֶּ֣לֶךְ (lam·me·leḵ)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

David
דָּוִ֑יד (dā·wîḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

that
אֲשֶׁ֖ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

were in the house
בֵּ֥ית (bêṯ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

of God.
הָאֱלֹהִֽים׃ (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative


Links
2 Chronicles 23:9 NIV
2 Chronicles 23:9 NLT
2 Chronicles 23:9 ESV
2 Chronicles 23:9 NASB
2 Chronicles 23:9 KJV

2 Chronicles 23:9 BibleApps.com
2 Chronicles 23:9 Biblia Paralela
2 Chronicles 23:9 Chinese Bible
2 Chronicles 23:9 French Bible
2 Chronicles 23:9 Catholic Bible

OT History: 2 Chronicles 23:9 Jehoiada the priest delivered to the captains (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr)
2 Chronicles 23:8
Top of Page
Top of Page