2 Chronicles 17 KJV: The Rise of Jehoshaphat and the Traveling Teachers
2 Chronicles 17 documents the proactive spiritual strategy of Jehoshaphat, who sent officials and Levites to teach the Law of the Lord in every city of Judah. This chapter establishes that cultural transformation and national security are direct results of a Bible-literate citizenry.
v1-6: Jehoshaphat’s Personal Piety and Initial Success
v7-9: The Mobile Ministry: Teaching the Law in the Cities
v10-13: The International Response: Tribute and Fear
v14-19: The Massive Military Organization and Readiness
And he placed forces in all the fenced cities of Judah, and set garrisons in the land of Judah, and in the cities of Ephraim, which Asa his father had taken.
Also in the third year of his reign he sent to his princes, even to Benhail, and to Obadiah, and to Zechariah, and to Nethaneel, and to Michaiah, to teach in the cities of Judah.
And with them he sent Levites, even Shemaiah, and Nethaniah, and Zebadiah, and Asahel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehonathan, and Adonijah, and Tobijah, and Tobadonijah, Levites; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, priests.
Also some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents, and tribute silver; and the Arabians brought him flocks, seven thousand and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred he goats.
And these are the numbers of them according to the house of their fathers: Of Judah, the captains of thousands; Adnah the chief, and with him mighty men of valor three hundred thousand.
These waited on the king, beside those whom the king put in the fenced cities throughout all Judah.
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This is one of the first recorded instances of 'itinerant teaching' in the Bible, showing that God’s Word belongs to the people, not just the temple. The 'Word Secret' is Chayil, meaning 'wealth,' 'virtue,' or 'army,' indicating that Judah's true strength was a combination of all three. Discover the riches with 2 chronicles 17 commentary, containing expert led word study (original greek/hebrew) and passage level analysis.
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