Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
and next to him was Zichri's son Amasiah, who had volunteered to serve the LORD. He commanded 200,000 elite forces.
New American Standard Bible
and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri,
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.
Holman Bible
A Conservative Version
and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself to LORD, and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valor.
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.
Amplified
and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who volunteered for the Lord, and with him 200,000 courageous men;
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;
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.
Julia Smith Translation
And upon his hand Jehovah lifted up, son of The remembered, he volunteering to Jehovah: and with him two hundred thousand strong of power.
King James 2000
And next to him was Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself unto the LORD; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valor.
Lexham Expanded 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.
Modern King James verseion
And on his hand, Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself to Jehovah, and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valor.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And by his side, Amasiah the son of Zichri, willing unto the LORD, and with him two hundred thousand mighty men.
NET Bible
and Amasiah son of Zikri, who volunteered to serve the Lord, led 200,000 skilled warriors.
New Heart English Bible
and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself to the LORD; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valor.
The 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.
Webster
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.
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.
Youngs 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.
Themes
Armies » March in ranks » Standing armies
Armies » Generals of corps and divisions
Armies » March in ranks » Officers consecrate themselves to God
Consecration » Examples of personal
Consecration » Instances of » Zichri, of himself
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » His military forces and armaments
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Interlinear
Nadab
me'ah
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Chronicles 17:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jehoshaphat Reigns In Judah
15 Near him was Johanan, commander of 280,000 16 and next to him was Zichri's son Amasiah, who had volunteered to serve the LORD. He commanded 200,000 elite forces. 17 There was also Eliada from Benjamin, himself a valiant soldier. He was accompanied by 200,000 expert archers bearing shields.
Phrases
Cross References
Judges 5:9
My heart is for the commanders of Israel, to those who work willingly among the people. Bless the LORD!
Judges 5:2
"When hair grows long in Israel, when the people give themselves willingly, bless the LORD!
1 Chronicles 29:9
Then the people rejoiced because they had given voluntarily, since with a devoted heart they had freely given to the LORD.
1 Chronicles 29:14
But who am I, and who are my people, that we make such voluntary offerings as these? For all things come from you, and from your own hand we are giving to you.
1 Chronicles 29:17
And I know, God, that it is you who searches the heart and you who finds pleasure in righteousness. With a righteous heart I have freely given all these things, and now I have seen all of these people of yours giving freely and joyfully to you!
Psalm 110:3
Your soldiers are willing volunteers on your day of battle; in majestic holiness, from the womb, from the dawn, the dew of your youth belongs to you.
2 Corinthians 8:3-5
I can testify that by their own free will they have given to the utmost of their ability, yes, even beyond their ability.
2 Corinthians 8:12
For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what you have, not according to what you do not have.