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Christian Standard Bible ®
2 Chronicles 17:16
next to him, Amasiah son of Zichri, the volunteer of the Lord, and two hundred thousand valiant warriors with him;
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Hebrew Names Version
and next to him `Amasyah the son of Zikhri, who willingly offered himself to the LORD; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valor.
and next to him `Amasyah the son of Zikhri, who willingly offered himself to the LORD; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valor.
King James Version
And next him was Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself unto the Lord ; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valour.
And next him was Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself unto the Lord ; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valour.
English Standard Version
and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, a volunteer for the service of the Lord , with 200,000 mighty men of valor.
and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, a volunteer for the service of the Lord , with 200,000 mighty men of valor.
New Century Version
Amasiah was the commander of two hundred thousand soldiers. Amasiah son of Zicri had volunteered to serve the Lord .
Amasiah was the commander of two hundred thousand soldiers. Amasiah son of Zicri had volunteered to serve the Lord .
New English Translation
and Amasiah son of Zikri, who volunteered to serve the Lord , led 200,000 skilled warriors.
and Amasiah son of Zikri, who volunteered to serve the Lord , led 200,000 skilled warriors.
Amplified Bible
and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who volunteered for the LORD, and with him 200,000 courageous men;
and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who volunteered for the LORD, and with him 200,000 courageous men;
New American Standard Bible
and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who volunteered for the LORD, and with him two hundred thousand valiant warriors;
and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who volunteered for the LORD, and with him two hundred thousand valiant warriors;
World English Bible
and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself to Yahweh; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valor.
and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself to Yahweh; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valor.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And at his hande Amasiah the sonne of Zichri, which willingly offered him selfe vnto the Lorde, and with him two hundreth thousand valiant men.
And at his hande Amasiah the sonne of Zichri, which willingly offered him selfe vnto the Lorde, and with him two hundreth thousand valiant men.
Legacy Standard Bible
and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who volunteered for Yahweh, and with him 200,000 mighty men of valor;
and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who volunteered for Yahweh, and with him 200,000 mighty men of valor;
Berean Standard Bible
next to him, Amasiah son of Zichri, the volunteer for the LORD, and 200,000 mighty warriors with him;
next to him, Amasiah son of Zichri, the volunteer for the LORD, and 200,000 mighty warriors with him;
Contemporary English Version
Amasiah son of Zichri, who had volunteered to serve the Lord , was third in command, with two hundred thousand soldiers under him.
Amasiah son of Zichri, who had volunteered to serve the Lord , was third in command, with two hundred thousand soldiers under him.
Complete Jewish Bible
next to him ‘Amasyah the son of Zikhri, who volunteered to serve Adonai , and with him 200,000 strong, brave men.
next to him ‘Amasyah the son of Zikhri, who volunteered to serve Adonai , and with him 200,000 strong, brave men.
Darby Translation
and next to him, Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself to Jehovah; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valour.
and next to him, Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself to Jehovah; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valour.
Easy-to-Read Version
Amasiah was the general of 200,000 soldiers. Amasiah was Zicri's son. Amasiah was happy to give himself to serve the Lord .
Amasiah was the general of 200,000 soldiers. Amasiah was Zicri's son. Amasiah was happy to give himself to serve the Lord .
George Lamsa Translation
And next to him was Shemai the son of Zerah, with whom the LORD was pleased, and with him two hundred thousand valiant men.
And next to him was Shemai the son of Zerah, with whom the LORD was pleased, and with him two hundred thousand valiant men.
Good News Translation
and third was Amasiah son of Zichri, with 200,000. (Amasiah had volunteered to serve the Lord .)
and third was Amasiah son of Zichri, with 200,000. (Amasiah had volunteered to serve the Lord .)
Lexham English Bible
and at his side, Amasiah the son of Zicri, who had made a freewill offering to Yahweh, and with him were two hundred thousand mighty armed warriors.
and at his side, Amasiah the son of Zicri, who had made a freewill offering to Yahweh, and with him were two hundred thousand mighty armed warriors.
Literal Translation
And on his hand, Amasiah the son of Zichri, who volunteered himself to Jehovah; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valor.
And on his hand, Amasiah the son of Zichri, who volunteered himself to Jehovah; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valor.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Nexte him was Amasia the sonne of Sichri the fre wyllinge of ye LORDE, and with him were two hundreth thousande valeaunt men.
Nexte him was Amasia the sonne of Sichri the fre wyllinge of ye LORDE, and with him were two hundreth thousande valeaunt men.
American Standard Version
and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself unto Jehovah; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valor.
and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself unto Jehovah; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valor.
Bible in Basic English
After him Amasiah, the son of Zichri, who freely gave himself to the Lord, and with him two hundred thousand men of war;
After him Amasiah, the son of Zichri, who freely gave himself to the Lord, and with him two hundred thousand men of war;
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And next him was Amazia the sonne of Zichri, which of his owne good wyll offered him selfe vnto the Lorde, and with him two hundred thousand mightie men of warre.
And next him was Amazia the sonne of Zichri, which of his owne good wyll offered him selfe vnto the Lorde, and with him two hundred thousand mightie men of warre.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself unto the LORD, and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valour;
and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself unto the LORD, and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valour;
King James Version (1611)
And next him was Amasiah the sonne of Zichri, who willingly offered himselfe vnto the Lord, and with him two hundred thousand mightie men of valour.
And next him was Amasiah the sonne of Zichri, who willingly offered himselfe vnto the Lord, and with him two hundred thousand mightie men of valour.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And after him Amasias the son of Zari, who was zealous for the Lord; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of strength.
And after him Amasias the son of Zari, who was zealous for the Lord; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of strength.
English Revised Version
and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself unto the LORD; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valour:
and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself unto the LORD; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valour:
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
After this also Amasye, the sone of Zechri, was halewid to the Lord, and with hym weren two hundrid thousynde of stronge men.
After this also Amasye, the sone of Zechri, was halewid to the Lord, and with hym weren two hundrid thousynde of stronge men.
Update Bible Version
and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself to Yahweh; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valor.
and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself to Yahweh; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valor.
Webster's Bible Translation
And next to him [was] Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself to the LORD; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valor.
And next to him [was] Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself to the LORD; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valor.
New King James Version
and next to him was Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself to the LORD, and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valor.
and next to him was Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself to the LORD, and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valor.
New Living Translation
Next was Amasiah son of Zicri, who volunteered for the Lord 's service, with 200,000 troops under his command.
Next was Amasiah son of Zicri, who volunteered for the Lord 's service, with 200,000 troops under his command.
New Life Bible
Next to him was Amasiah the son of Zichri, who gave himself to work for the Lord. He had 200,000 powerful soldiers with him.
Next to him was Amasiah the son of Zichri, who gave himself to work for the Lord. He had 200,000 powerful soldiers with him.
New Revised Standard
and next to him Amasiah son of Zichri, a volunteer for the service of the Lord , with two hundred thousand mighty warriors.
and next to him Amasiah son of Zichri, a volunteer for the service of the Lord , with two hundred thousand mighty warriors.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
and, under his direction, Amasiah son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself unto Yahweh, - and, with him, two hundred thousand heroes of valour.
and, under his direction, Amasiah son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself unto Yahweh, - and, with him, two hundred thousand heroes of valour.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And after him was Amasias the son of Zechri, consecrated to the Lord, and with him were two hundred thousand valiant men.
And after him was Amasias the son of Zechri, consecrated to the Lord, and with him were two hundred thousand valiant men.
Revised Standard Version
and next to him Amasi'ah the son of Zichri, a volunteer for the service of the LORD, with two hundred thousand mighty men of valor.
and next to him Amasi'ah the son of Zichri, a volunteer for the service of the LORD, with two hundred thousand mighty men of valor.
Young's Literal Translation
And at his hand [is] Amasiah son of Zichri, who is willingly offering himself to Jehovah, and with him two hundred chiefs, mighty of valour.
And at his hand [is] Amasiah son of Zichri, who is willingly offering himself to Jehovah, and with him two hundred chiefs, mighty of valour.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who volunteered for the LORD, and with him 200,000 valiant warriors;
and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who volunteered for the LORD, and with him 200,000 valiant warriors;
Contextual Overview
10The terror of the Lord was on all the kingdoms of the lands that surrounded Judah, so they didn’t fight against Jehoshaphat. 11Some of the Philistines also brought gifts and silver as tribute to Jehoshaphat, and the Arabs brought him flocks: 7,700 rams and 7,700 male goats. 12Jehoshaphat grew stronger and stronger. He built fortresses and storage cities in Judah 13and carried out great works in the towns of Judah. He had fighting men, valiant warriors, in Jerusalem. 14These are their numbers according to their ancestral families. For Judah, the commanders of thousands: 15next to him, Jehohanan the commander and two hundred eighty thousand with him; 16next to him, Amasiah son of Zichri, the volunteer of the Lord, and two hundred thousand valiant warriors with him;17from Benjamin, Eliada, a valiant warrior, and two hundred thousand with him armed with bow and shield; 18next to him, Jehozabad and one hundred eighty thousand with him equipped for war. 19These were the ones who served the king, besides those he stationed in the fortified cities throughout all Judah.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
willingly: Judges 5:2, Judges 5:9, 1 Chronicles 29:9, 1 Chronicles 29:14, 1 Chronicles 29:17, Psalms 110:3, 2 Corinthians 8:3-5, 2 Corinthians 8:12
Cross-References
Genesis 1:28
God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful, multiply, fill the earth, and subdue it. Rule the fish of the sea, the birds of the sky, and every creature that crawls on the earth.”
God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful, multiply, fill the earth, and subdue it. Rule the fish of the sea, the birds of the sky, and every creature that crawls on the earth.”
Genesis 12:2
I will make you into a great nation,I will bless you,I will make your name great,and you will be a blessing.
I will make you into a great nation,I will bless you,I will make your name great,and you will be a blessing.
Genesis 17:6
I will make you extremely fruitful and will make nations and kings come from you.
I will make you extremely fruitful and will make nations and kings come from you.
Genesis 17:10
This is my covenant between me and you and your offspring after you, which you are to keep: Every one of your males must be circumcised.
This is my covenant between me and you and your offspring after you, which you are to keep: Every one of your males must be circumcised.
Genesis 17:14
If any male is not circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin, that man will be cut off from his people; he has broken my covenant.”
If any male is not circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin, that man will be cut off from his people; he has broken my covenant.”
Genesis 17:26
On that same day Abraham and his son Ishmael were circumcised.
On that same day Abraham and his son Ishmael were circumcised.
Genesis 24:60
They blessed Rebekah, saying to her:
They blessed Rebekah, saying to her:
Genesis 35:11
God also said to him, “I am God Almighty. Be fruitful and multiply. A nation, indeed an assembly of nations, will come from you, and kings will descend from you.
God also said to him, “I am God Almighty. Be fruitful and multiply. A nation, indeed an assembly of nations, will come from you, and kings will descend from you.
Isaiah 49:23
Kings will be your guardiansand their queens your nursing mothers.They will bow down to youwith their faces to the groundand lick the dust at your feet.Then you will know that I am the Lord;those who put their hope in mewill not be put to shame.
Kings will be your guardiansand their queens your nursing mothers.They will bow down to youwith their faces to the groundand lick the dust at your feet.Then you will know that I am the Lord;those who put their hope in mewill not be put to shame.
Romans 9:9
For this is the statement of the promise: At this time I will come, and Sarah will have a son.
For this is the statement of the promise: At this time I will come, and Sarah will have a son.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And next him was Amasiah the son of Zichri,.... He encamped next to him, as the Targum:
who willingly offered himself unto the Lord; to fight the Lord's battles, and without any stipend, as some think; or, as Kimchi, he offered gold and silver to the treasures of the house of the Lord:
and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valour; the number was 80,000 less than the former; the whole of Judah amounted to 780,000 men.
