2 Chronicles 17:18

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

and next to him, Jehozabad, and with him 180,000 armed for battle.

American Standard Version (1901)

and next to him Jehozabad, and with him a hundred and fourscore thousand ready prepared for war.

Bible in Basic English

And after him Jehozabad, and with him a hundred and eighty thousand trained for war.

Douay-Rheims 1899

After him also was Jozabad, and with him a hundred and eighty thousand ready for war.

Free Bible Version

then Jehozabad, and 180,000 with him ready for battle;

Geneva Bible 1599

And at his hand Iehozabad, and with him an hundreth and fourescore thousand armed to the warre.

King James (Authorized) Version

And next him was Jehozabad, and with him an hundred and fourscore thousand ready prepared for the war.

Translation for Translators

Next was Jehozabad, who commanded 180,000 men who had weapons for fighting battles.

Unlocked Literal Bible

next to him Jehozabad, and with him 180,000 ready prepared for war.

Noah Webster Bible

And next to him was Jehozabad, and with him a hundred and eighty thousand ready prepared for the war.

World English Bible

and next to him Jehozabad, and with him one hundred eighty thousand ready and prepared for war.

Young's Literal Translation

And at his hand [is] Jehozabad, and with him a hundred and eighty chiefs, armed ones of the host.

Context

Jehoshaphat Reigns in Judah

¹⁷From Benjamin: Eliada, a mighty man of valor, and with him 200,000 armed with bows and shields;¹⁸and next to him, Jehozabad, and with him 180,000 armed for battle.

Sermons

The Lord Stirred Up the Spirit of Cyrus.

F.B. Meyer

Summary

This verse highlights the military strength and preparedness of King Jehoshaphat's kingdom, as he had a well-equipped army of 307,500 soldiers. It reflects the wisdom of Jehoshaphat in prioritizing the security and defense of his people, which was crucial for maintaining peace and stability in the land. By investing in the military and fortifying his kingdom, Jehoshaphat demonstrated his commitment to protecting his subjects and deterring potential threats. This verse serves as a reminder of the importance of being vigilant and prepared for any challenges that may arise, both in the physical and spiritual realms.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And next to him, was Jehozabad,.... According to the Targum he encamped next him: and with him one hundred and fourscore thousand ready prepared for war; being able bodied men, well disciplined, valiant, and well armed; these numbers of Judah and Benjamin put together amount to 1,160,000 men, whereas Asa only brought into the field 580,000; but it should be considered there had been a long time of peace, many had come off from the ten tribes to Judah, and the promise of multiplying the seed of Abraham was eminently fulfilled.