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Good News Translation
2 Chronicles 17:13
where supplies were stored in huge amounts. In Jerusalem he stationed outstanding officers,
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Christian Standard Bible®
and carried out great works in the towns of Judah. He had fighting men, valiant warriors, in Jerusalem.
and carried out great works in the towns of Judah. He had fighting men, valiant warriors, in Jerusalem.
Hebrew Names Version
He had many works in the cities of Yehudah; and men of war, mighty men of valor, in Yerushalayim.
He had many works in the cities of Yehudah; and men of war, mighty men of valor, in Yerushalayim.
King James Version
And he had much business in the cities of Judah: and the men of war, mighty men of valour, were in Jerusalem.
And he had much business in the cities of Judah: and the men of war, mighty men of valour, were in Jerusalem.
English Standard Version
and he had large supplies in the cities of Judah. He had soldiers, mighty men of valor, in Jerusalem.
and he had large supplies in the cities of Judah. He had soldiers, mighty men of valor, in Jerusalem.
New Century Version
He kept many supplies in the towns of Judah, and he kept trained soldiers in Jerusalem.
He kept many supplies in the towns of Judah, and he kept trained soldiers in Jerusalem.
New English Translation
He had many supplies stored in the cities of Judah and an army of skilled warriors stationed in Jerusalem.
He had many supplies stored in the cities of Judah and an army of skilled warriors stationed in Jerusalem.
Amplified Bible
He had large supplies in the cities of Judah, and soldiers, courageous men, in Jerusalem.
He had large supplies in the cities of Judah, and soldiers, courageous men, in Jerusalem.
New American Standard Bible
He had large supplies in the cities of Judah, and warriors, valiant mighty men, in Jerusalem.
He had large supplies in the cities of Judah, and warriors, valiant mighty men, in Jerusalem.
World English Bible
He had many works in the cities of Judah; and men of war, mighty men of valor, in Jerusalem.
He had many works in the cities of Judah; and men of war, mighty men of valor, in Jerusalem.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And he had great workes in the cities of Iudah, and men of warre, and valiant men in Ierusalem.
And he had great workes in the cities of Iudah, and men of warre, and valiant men in Ierusalem.
Legacy Standard Bible
And he had large supplies in the cities of Judah, and men of war, mighty men of valor, in Jerusalem.
And he had large supplies in the cities of Judah, and men of war, mighty men of valor, in Jerusalem.
Berean Standard Bible
and kept a large amount of supplies in the cities of Judah. He also had fighting men, mighty warriors, in Jerusalem.
and kept a large amount of supplies in the cities of Judah. He also had fighting men, mighty warriors, in Jerusalem.
Contemporary English Version
where he stored supplies. He also kept in Jerusalem some experienced soldiers
where he stored supplies. He also kept in Jerusalem some experienced soldiers
Complete Jewish Bible
He had many projects in the cities of Y'hudah; and in Yerushalayim he had warriors, strong brave men.
He had many projects in the cities of Y'hudah; and in Yerushalayim he had warriors, strong brave men.
Darby Translation
And he had much business in the cities of Judah; and men of war, strong and valiant, in Jerusalem.
And he had much business in the cities of Judah; and men of war, strong and valiant, in Jerusalem.
Easy-to-Read Version
He kept many supplies in the storage towns. And Jehoshaphat kept trained soldiers in Jerusalem.
He kept many supplies in the storage towns. And Jehoshaphat kept trained soldiers in Jerusalem.
George Lamsa Translation
And he had much business in the cities of Judah; and the men of war, mighty men of valour, were in Jerusalem.
And he had much business in the cities of Judah; and the men of war, mighty men of valour, were in Jerusalem.
Lexham English Bible
And he had many supplies in the cities of Judah and mighty warriors for battle in Jerusalem.
And he had many supplies in the cities of Judah and mighty warriors for battle in Jerusalem.
Literal Translation
And there was much work for him in the cities of Judah. And the men of war, mighty men of valor, resided in Jerusalem.
And there was much work for him in the cities of Judah. And the men of war, mighty men of valor, resided in Jerusalem.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And dyd moch in the cities of Iuda, and had valeaunt and mightie men at Ierusalem.
And dyd moch in the cities of Iuda, and had valeaunt and mightie men at Ierusalem.
American Standard Version
And he had many works in the cities of Judah; and men of war, mighty men of valor, in Jerusalem.
And he had many works in the cities of Judah; and men of war, mighty men of valor, in Jerusalem.
Bible in Basic English
He had much property in the towns of Judah; he had forces of armed men, great and strong, in Jerusalem.
He had much property in the towns of Judah; he had forces of armed men, great and strong, in Jerusalem.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And he had great substaunce in the cities of Iuda: but the men of armes and strongest souldiers were in Hierusalem.
And he had great substaunce in the cities of Iuda: but the men of armes and strongest souldiers were in Hierusalem.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And he had many works in the cities of Judah; and men of war, mighty men of valour, in Jerusalem.
And he had many works in the cities of Judah; and men of war, mighty men of valour, in Jerusalem.
King James Version (1611)
And he had much businesse in the cities of Iudah: and the men of warre, mightie men of valour, were in Ierusalem.
And he had much businesse in the cities of Iudah: and the men of warre, mightie men of valour, were in Ierusalem.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And he had many works in Judea: and the mighty men of war, the men of strength, were in Jerusalem.
And he had many works in Judea: and the mighty men of war, the men of strength, were in Jerusalem.
English Revised Version
And he had many works in the cities of Judah; and men of war, mighty men of valour, in Jerusalem.
And he had many works in the cities of Judah; and men of war, mighty men of valour, in Jerusalem.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
and he made redi many werkis in the citees of Juda. Also men werriouris and stronge men weren in Jerusalem;
and he made redi many werkis in the citees of Juda. Also men werriouris and stronge men weren in Jerusalem;
Update Bible Version
And he had many works in the cities of Judah; and men of war, mighty men of valor, in Jerusalem.
And 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.
And he had much business in the cities of Judah: and the men of war, mighty men of valor, [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.
He had much property in the cities of Judah; and the men of war, mighty men of valor, were in Jerusalem.
New Living Translation
He stored numerous supplies in Judah's towns and stationed an army of seasoned troops at Jerusalem.
He stored numerous supplies in Judah's towns and stationed an army of seasoned troops at Jerusalem.
New Life Bible
He had many things in the cities of Judah. And he had powerful soldiers in Jerusalem.
He had many things in the cities of Judah. And he had powerful soldiers in Jerusalem.
New Revised Standard
He carried out great works in the cities of Judah. He had soldiers, mighty warriors, in Jerusalem.
He carried out great works in the cities of Judah. He had soldiers, mighty warriors, in Jerusalem.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
and, much business, had he, throughout the cities of Judah, - but, the men of war, the heroes of valour, were in Jerusalem.
and, much business, had he, throughout the cities of Judah, - but, the men of war, the heroes of valour, were in Jerusalem.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he prepared many works in the cities of Juda: and he had warriors, and valiant men in Jerusalem.
And he prepared many works in the cities of Juda: and he had warriors, and valiant men in Jerusalem.
Revised Standard Version
and he had great stores in the cities of Judah. He had soldiers, mighty men of valor, in Jerusalem.
and he had great stores in the cities of Judah. He had soldiers, mighty men of valor, 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.
and he hath much work in cities of Judah; and men of war, mighty of valour, [are] in Jerusalem.
THE MESSAGE
He also had excellent fighting men stationed in Jerusalem. The captains of the military units of Judah, classified according to families, were: Captain Adnah with 300,000 soldiers; his associate Captain Jehohanan with 280,000; his associate Amasiah son of Zicri, a volunteer for God , with 200,000. Officer Eliada represented Benjamin with 200,000 fully equipped with bow and shield; and his associate was Jehozabad with 180,000 armed and ready for battle. These were under the direct command of the king; in addition there were the troops assigned to the fortress cities spread all over Judah.
He also had excellent fighting men stationed in Jerusalem. The captains of the military units of Judah, classified according to families, were: Captain Adnah with 300,000 soldiers; his associate Captain Jehohanan with 280,000; his associate Amasiah son of Zicri, a volunteer for God , with 200,000. Officer Eliada represented Benjamin with 200,000 fully equipped with bow and shield; and his associate was Jehozabad with 180,000 armed and ready for battle. These were under the direct command of the king; in addition there were the troops assigned to the fortress cities spread all over Judah.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
He had large supplies in the cities of Judah, and warriors, valiant men, in Jerusalem.
He had large supplies in the cities of Judah, and warriors, valiant men, in Jerusalem.
Contextual Overview
10 The Lord made all the surrounding kingdoms afraid to go to war against King Jehoshaphat. 11 Some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat a large amount of silver and other gifts, and some Arabs brought him 7,700 sheep and 7,700 goats. 12 So Jehoshaphat continued to grow more and more powerful. Throughout Judah he built fortifications and cities, 13 where supplies were stored in huge amounts. In Jerusalem he stationed outstanding officers, 14 according to their clans. Adnah was the commander of the troops from the clans of Judah, and he had 300,000 soldiers under him. 15 Second in rank was Jehohanan, with 280,000 soldiers, 16 and third was Amasiah son of Zichri, with 200,000. (Amasiah had volunteered to serve the Lord .) 17 The commander of the troops from the clans of Benjamin was Eliada, an outstanding soldier, in command of 200,000 men armed with shields and bows. 18 His second in command was Jehozabad with 180,000 men, well-equipped for battle. 19 These soldiers served the king in Jerusalem, and in addition he stationed others in the other fortified cities of Judah.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
much business: 2 Chronicles 26:10-15, 1 Chronicles 27:25-31
Reciprocal: Numbers 1:3 - able 1 Chronicles 7:11 - mighty men
Cross-References
Genesis 14:14
When Abram heard that his nephew had been captured, he called together all the fighting men in his camp, 318 in all, and pursued the four kings all the way to Dan.
When Abram heard that his nephew had been captured, he called together all the fighting men in his camp, 318 in all, and pursued the four kings all the way to Dan.
Genesis 15:3
You have given me no children, and one of my slaves will inherit my property."
You have given me no children, and one of my slaves will inherit my property."
Genesis 37:27
Let's sell him to these Ishmaelites. Then we won't have to hurt him; after all, he is our brother, our own flesh and blood." His brothers agreed,
Let's sell him to these Ishmaelites. Then we won't have to hurt him; after all, he is our brother, our own flesh and blood." His brothers agreed,
Genesis 37:36
Meanwhile, in Egypt the Midianites had sold Joseph to Potiphar, one of the king's officers, who was the captain of the palace guard.
Meanwhile, in Egypt the Midianites had sold Joseph to Potiphar, one of the king's officers, who was the captain of the palace guard.
Genesis 39:1
Now the Ishmaelites had taken Joseph to Egypt and sold him to Potiphar, one of the king's officers, who was the captain of the palace guard.
Now the Ishmaelites had taken Joseph to Egypt and sold him to Potiphar, one of the king's officers, who was the captain of the palace guard.
Exodus 12:44
but any slave that you have bought may eat it if you circumcise him first.
but any slave that you have bought may eat it if you circumcise him first.
Exodus 21:2
If you buy a Hebrew slave, he shall serve you for six years. In the seventh year he is to be set free without having to pay anything.
If you buy a Hebrew slave, he shall serve you for six years. In the seventh year he is to be set free without having to pay anything.
Exodus 21:4
If his master gave him a wife and she bore him sons or daughters, the woman and her children belong to the master, and the man is to leave by himself.
If his master gave him a wife and she bore him sons or daughters, the woman and her children belong to the master, and the man is to leave by himself.
Exodus 21:16
"Whoever kidnaps someone, either to sell him or to keep him as a slave, is to be put to death.
"Whoever kidnaps someone, either to sell him or to keep him as a slave, is to be put to death.
Nehemiah 5:5
We are of the same race as the other Jews. Aren't our children just as good as theirs? But we have to make slaves of our children. Some of our daughters have already been sold as slaves. We are helpless because our fields and vineyards have been taken away from us."
We are of the same race as the other Jews. Aren't our children just as good as theirs? But we have to make slaves of our children. Some of our daughters have already been sold as slaves. We are helpless because our fields and vineyards have been taken away from us."
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And he had much business in the cities of Judah,.... Partly in fortifying them, and partly in reforming the inhabitants of them:
and the men of war, mighty men of valour, were in Jerusalem; or by or near unto it, so the particle is rendered, Joshua 5:13, they encamped in places adjacent to it; for such a number of men as follows, even 1,160,000, could never be contained in Jerusalem, but must be disposed of in the territories of it; nor did they wait on the king together; but in course, see 2 Chronicles 17:19, by which it appears there is no need to suppose any mistake of the transcriber, in any or all of the following sums, as has been suggested q.
q See Maitland's History of London, B. 3. ch. 2. p. 543.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 2 Chronicles 17:13. He had much business in the cities — He kept the people constantly employed; they had wages for their work; and by their labours the empire was both enriched and strengthened.
