2 Chronicles 17:12 Parallel Translations

So Jehoshaphat became more and more powerful. He built fortresses and cities where supplies were stored in Judah.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly; and he built in Judah castles, and cities of store.

ASV:

And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly; and he built in Judah castles and cities of store.

BBE:

Jehoshaphat became greater and greater, and made strong towers and store-towns in Judah.

DBY:

And Jehoshaphat waxed exceeding great; and he built in Judah castles and store-cities.

ERV:

And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly; and he built in Judah castles and cities of store.

JPS:

And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly; and he built in Judah castles and cities of store.

WBS:

And Jehoshaphat became exceedingly great; and he built in Judah castles, and cities of store.

WEB:

Jehoshaphat grew great exceedingly; and he built in Judah castles and cities of store.

YLT:

And Jehoshaphat is going on and becoming very great, and he buildeth in Judah palaces and cities of store,

2 Chronicles 17:12 Cross References

XREF:

2 Chronicles 17:11 Some of the Philistines brought gifts and silver as tribute to Jehoshaphat; the Arabians also brought him flocks, 7,700 rams and 7,700 male goats.

2 Chronicles 17:13 He had large supplies in the cities of Judah, and warriors, valiant men, in Jerusalem. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

MHC:

17:1-19 Jehoshaphat promotes religion in Judah, His prosperity. - Jehoshaphat found his people generally very ignorant, and therefore endeavoured to have them well taught. The public teaching of the word of God forms, in all ages, the great method of promoting the power of godliness. Thereby the understanding is informed, the conscience is awakened and directed. We have a particular account of Jehoshaphat's prosperity. But it was not his formidable army that restrained the neighbouring nations from attempting any thing against Israel, but the fear of God which fell upon them, when Jehoshaphat reformed his country, and set up a preaching ministry in it. The ordinances of God are more the strength and safety of a kingdom, than soldiers and weapons of war. The Bible requires use to notice the hand of God in every event, yet this is little regarded. But let all employ the talents they have: be faithful, even in that which is little. Set up the worship of God in your houses. The charge of a family is important. Why should you not instruct them as Jehoshaphat did his subjects, in the book of the law of the Lord. But be consistent. Do not recommend one thing, and practise another. Begin with yourselves. Seek to the Lord God of Israel, then call upon children and servants to follow your example.

CONC:

Becoming Buildeth Built Castles Cities Exceeding Exceedingly Fortresses Forts Greater Grew Jehoshaphat Jehosh'aphat Judah Palaces Powerful Steadily Store Store-cities Store-towns Strong Towers Waxed

Built Castles Cities Exceeding Exceedingly Fortresses Forts Great Greater Grew Jehoshaphat Jehosh'aphat Judah Powerful Steadily Store Store-Cities Store-Towns Strong Towers Waxed

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