He had much property in the cities of Judah; and the men of war, mighty men of valor, were in Jerusalem.
Parallel translations
- WEB He had many works in the cities of Judah; and men of war, mighty men of valor, in Jerusalem.
- KJV And he had much business in the cities of Judah: and the men of war, mighty men of valour, were in Jerusalem.
- BSB and kept vast supplies in the cities of Judah. He also had warriors in Jerusalem who were mighty men of valor.
- NASB He had large supplies in the cities of Judah, and warriors, valiant mighty men, in Jerusalem.
- NLT He stored numerous supplies in Judah’s towns and stationed an army of seasoned troops at Jerusalem.
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He has many works in Judah's cities and seasoned warriors in Jerusalem. His strength includes both resources and capable forces.
Overview
Jehoshaphat's extensive works and military readiness in the capital display a well-ordered, strong kingdom. The note introduces the muster of his army that follows. The Chronicler portrays a reign in which spiritual faithfulness and national strength go hand in hand under God's blessing.
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- 1 Chr 27:25–31Over the king’s treasures was Azmaveth the son of Adiel: and over the treasures in the fields, in the cities, and in the villages, and in the towers, was Jonathan the son of Uzziah;
- 2 Chr 26:10–15He built towers in the wilderness, and dug out many cisterns, for he had much livestock; in the lowland also, and in the plain. He had farmers and vineyard keepers in the mountains and in the fruitful fields, for he loved farming.
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