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2 Chronicles 17:1 (show verse)
Asa's son Jehoshaphat succeeded him as king, and he consolidated his authority over Israel
2 Chronicles 17:2 (show verse)
by placing troops in all of the fortified citadels through Judah and by establishing garrisons throughout the land of Judah and in the cities that his father Asa had captured.
2 Chronicles 17:3 (show verse)
The LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he followed the example set during his ancestor David's preliminary years by not pursuing the Baals.
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2 Chronicles 17:4 (show verse)
Instead, Jehoshaphat sought the God of his ancestors and obeyed his commands, unlike Israel.
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2 Chronicles 17:5 (show verse)
Therefore the LORD secured Jehoshaphat's kingdom under his control, with all of Judah paying him tribute, and Jehoshaphat became very wealthy and greatly respected.
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Earthly » Of priests honour » General references to
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2 Chronicles 17:6 (show verse)
He remained committed to following the LORD, and he removed the high places and Asherah poles from Judah.
Groves » Destroyed by » Jehoshaphat
character of the renewed Heart » Zealous
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High places » Jehoshaphat destroys
Iconoclasm » Destroyed by » Jehoshaphat
Idolatry » Zeal » Against » Jehoshaphat
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2 Chronicles 17:7 (show verse)
During the third year of his reign, Jehoshaphat sent his officials Ben-hail, Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel, and Micaiah to teach throughout the cities of Judah.
Ben-hail » A prince of judah
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Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Inaugurates a system of public instruction in the law
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Michaiah » A prince sent by jehoshaphat to teach the law in the cities of judah
Nethaneel » A prince sent by jehoshaphat to teach the law in the cities of judah
Obadiah » A prince of judah who instructed the people in the law
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2 Chronicles 17:8 (show verse)
They were accompanied by the descendants of Levi, including Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tobadonijah. These descendants of Levi were accompanied by the priests Elishama and Jehoram.
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Elishama » A priest sent by jehoshaphat to teach the law
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Tobijah » A levite
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Asahel » A levite, commissioned by jehoshaphat to teach the law to judah
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Elishama » A priest sent by jehoshaphat to teach the law
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2 Chronicles 17:9 (show verse)
They taught throughout Judah from a copy of the Book of the Law of the LORD that they took with them as they passed through all the cities of Judah, teaching among all the people.
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2 Chronicles 17:10 (show verse)
Because they were afraid of the LORD, none of the kingdoms of the lands that surrounded Judah dared go to war against Jehoshaphat.
2 Chronicles 17:11 (show verse)
Some of the Philistines brought gifts and silver as tribute to Jehoshaphat, and Arabians brought him flocks of 7,700 rams and 7,700 male goats.
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Arabians » To jehoshaphat
Goat » Numerous
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Philistines » Pay taxes to jehoshaphat
Sheep » Were frequently » Given as tribute
Sheep » Tribute (taxes) paid in
Silver » Tribute often paid in
Taxes » General references to
The Nation » Payment of taxes (tribute) » General references to
Tribute » General references to
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Arabians » To jehoshaphat
Goat » Numerous
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Philistines » Pay taxes to jehoshaphat
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Silver » Tribute often paid in
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2 Chronicles 17:12 (show verse)
As a result, Jehoshaphat grew more and more powerful, and built up fortresses and storage centers throughout Judah.
2 Chronicles 17:13 (show verse)
He placed a large amount of supplies into storage throughout the cities of Judah and stationed soldiers all of them valiant men in Jerusalem.
2 Chronicles 17:14 (show verse)
Here's how they were mustered, listed according to their ancestral houses and listed by commanders of thousands: Adnah commanded 300,000 elite forces.
2 Chronicles 17:15 (show verse)
Near him was Johanan, commander of 280,000
2 Chronicles 17:16 (show verse)
and next to him was Zichri's son Amasiah, who had volunteered to serve the LORD. He commanded 200,000 elite forces.
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Captain » Leader
Consecration » Examples of personal
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Heart » Renewed » Zeal
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2 Chronicles 17:17 (show verse)
There was also Eliada from Benjamin, himself a valiant soldier. He was accompanied by 200,000 expert archers bearing shields.
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Benjamin » Tribe of » Military forces of » During the reign of jehoshaphat
tribe of Benjamin » Furnished an army to jehoshaphat
Captain » Leader
Eliada » A benjamite
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Shield » Used by the benjamites
Armies » Generals of corps and divisions
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tribe of Benjamin » Furnished an army to jehoshaphat
Captain » Leader
Eliada » A benjamite
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Shield » Used by the benjamites
2 Chronicles 17:18 (show verse)
Near him was Jehozabad, who was accompanied by 180,000 soldiers equipped for warfare.
2 Chronicles 17:19 (show verse)
These men served the king, and there were others whom the king garrisoned inside fortified cities throughout all of Judah.