Parallel Verses New Living Translation These were the troops stationed in Jerusalem to serve the king, besides those Jehoshaphat stationed in the fortified towns throughout Judah. King James Bible These waited on the king, beside those whom the king put in the fenced cities throughout all Judah. Darby Bible Translation These were they that waited on the king, besides those that the king had put in the fortified cities throughout Judah. World English Bible These were those who waited on the king, besides those whom the king put in the fortified cities throughout all Judah. Young's Literal Translation These are those serving the king, apart from those whom the king put in the cities of fortress, in all Judah. 2 Chronicles 17:19 Parallel Commentary Wesley's Notes on the Bible17:19 Waited - These above - mentioned were the trained bands or auxiliaries: whose chief officers waited on the king to receive his commands, and to raise, and bring in all, or part of their forces, to the service of the king as need required. A vast number for so small a compass of ground, to furnish out and maintain. But we may consider, that God had promised to make the seed of Abraham like the sand of the sea for number; that there had now been a long peace; that many were come to them from the kingdom of Israel and that Jehoshaphat was under a special blessing of God. They were doubtless dispersed all the country over, every one residing on his own land: only they were ready at call, whenever there was occasion. 2 Chronicles 17:19 Parallel Commentaries Library Cross References 2 Chronicles 17:2 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 father, Asa, had captured. 2 Chronicles 17:18 Next in command was Jehozabad, who commanded 180,000 armed men. Jump to Previous Addition Apart Besides Cities Fenced Fortified Fortress Judah Placed Served Service Stationed Throughout Towns Waited Waiting WalledJump to Next Addition Apart Besides Cities Fenced Fortified Fortress Judah Placed Served Service Stationed Throughout Towns Waited Waiting WalledLinks 2 Chronicles 17:19 NIV2 Chronicles 17:19 NLT 2 Chronicles 17:19 ESV 2 Chronicles 17:19 NASB 2 Chronicles 17:19 KJV 2 Chronicles 17:19 Bible Apps 2 Chronicles 17:19 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 17:19 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 17:19 French Bible 2 Chronicles 17:19 German Bible 2 Chronicles 17:19 Commentaries Bible Hub |