2 Chronicles 17:14

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2 Chronicles 17:14 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

These are their numbers according to the houses of their fathers: From Judah, the commanders of thousands: Adnah the commander, and with him 300,000 mighty men of valor;

King James Version KJV

And these are the numbers of them according to the house of their fathers: Of Judah, the captains of thousands; Adnah the chief, and with him mighty men of valour three hundred thousand.

American Standard Version ASV

And this was the numbering of them according to their fathers’ houses: Of Judah, the captains of thousands: Adnah the captain, and with him mighty men of valor three hundred thousand;

Bible in Basic English BBE

This is the number of them, listed by their families, the captains of thousands of Judah: Adnah, the captain, and with him three hundred thousand men of war;

Free Bible Version FBV

This is a count of them, according to their family lines: from Judah, the commanders of thousands: Adnah the commander, and 300,000 mighty warriors with him;

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And these are the nombers of them after the house of their fathers, In Iudah were captaines of thousands, Adnah the captaine, and with him of valiant men three hundreth thousande.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And these [are] their numbers, for the house of their fathers: Of Judah, heads of thousands, Adnah the head, and with him mighty ones of valour, three hundred chiefs.

World English Bible WEB

This was the numbering of them according to their fathers’ houses: From Judah, the captains of thousands: Adnah the captain, and with him three hundred thousand mighty men of valor;

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And these are the numbers of them according to the house of their fathers: of Judah, the captains of thousands; Adnah the chief, and with him mighty men of valor three hundred thousand.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Of whom this is the number of the houses and families of every one: in Juda captains of the army, Ednas the chief, and with him three hundred thousand most valiant men.

Translation for Translators T4T

The leaders and numbers from each tribe were as follows: From the tribe of Judah, Adnah was the leader of the soldiers, and he commanded 300,000 soldiers.

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2 Chronicles 17:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/אֵ֥לֶּה פְקֻדָּתָ֖/ם לְ/בֵ֣ית אֲבוֹתֵי/הֶ֑ם לִֽ/יהוּדָה֙ שָׂרֵ֣י אֲלָפִ֔ים עַדְנָ֣ה הַ/שָּׂ֔ר וְ/עִמּ/וֹ֙ גִּבּ֣וֹרֵי חַ֔יִל שְׁלֹ֥שׁ מֵא֖וֹת אָֽלֶף

וְ/אֵ֥לֶּה ʼêl-leh H428 these Conj | Pron

פְקֻדָּתָ֖/ם pᵉquddâh H6486 punishment N-fs | Suff

לְ/בֵ֣ית bayith H1004 place Prep | N-ms

אֲבוֹתֵי/הֶ֑ם ʼâb H1 father N-mp | Suff

לִֽ/יהוּדָה֙ Yᵉhûwdâh H3063 Judah Prep | N-proper

שָׂרֵ֣י sar H8269 ruler N-mp

אֲלָפִ֔ים ʼeleph H505 thousand Adj

עַדְנָ֣ה ʻAdnâh H5734 Adnah N-proper

הַ/שָּׂ֔ר sar H8269 ruler Art | N-ms

וְ/עִמּ/וֹ֙ ʻim H5973 with Conj | Prep | Suff

גִּבּ֣וֹרֵי gibbôwr H1368 mighty man Adj

חַ֔יִל chayil H2428 Helech N-ms

שְׁלֹ֥שׁ shâlôwsh H7969 three Adj

מֵא֖וֹת mêʼâh H3967 hundred Adj

אָֽלֶף ʼeleph H505 thousand Adj

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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 17:14

וְ/אֵ֥לֶּה ʼêl-leh H428 "these" Conj | Pron

This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.

Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)

Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.

פְקֻדָּתָ֖/ם pᵉquddâh H6486 "punishment" N-fs | Suff

This noun refers to a visitation, which can be an official oversight, care, or punishment. It is used in different contexts, including mustering, storing, or meting out punishment. The KJV translates it as account, charge, or oversight, among other words.

Definition: 1) oversight, care, custody, mustering, visitation, store 1a) visitation, punishment 1b) oversight, charge, office, overseer, class of officers 1c) mustering 1d) store

Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: account, (that have the) charge, custody, that which...laid up, numbers, office(-r), ordering, oversight, [phrase] prison, reckoning, visitation. See also: Numbers 3:32; Isaiah 10:3; Psalms 109:8.

לְ/בֵ֣ית bayith H1004 "place" Prep | N-ms

The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.

Definition: nm place, origin, between

Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.

אֲבוֹתֵי/הֶ֑ם ʼâb H1 "father" N-mp | Suff

In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.

Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)

Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.

לִֽ/יהוּדָה֙ Yᵉhûwdâh H3063 "Judah" Prep | N-proper

Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.

Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob

Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.

שָׂרֵ֣י sar H8269 "ruler" N-mp

A leader or person in charge, like a prince or captain, as seen in the Bible with King David and other rulers.

Definition: 1) prince, ruler, leader, chief, chieftain, official, captain 1a) chieftain, leader 1b) vassal, noble, official (under king) 1c) captain, general, commander (military) 1d) chief, head, overseer (of other official classes) 1e) heads, princes (of religious office) 1f) elders (of representative leaders of people) 1g) merchant-princes (of rank and dignity) 1h) patron-angel 1i) Ruler of rulers (of God) 1j) warden

Usage: Occurs in 368 OT verses. KJV: captain (that had rule), chief (captain), general, governor, keeper, lord,(-task-)master, prince(-ipal), ruler, steward. See also: Genesis 12:15; 1 Kings 22:32; 2 Chronicles 32:21.

אֲלָפִ֔ים ʼeleph H505 "thousand" Adj

A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.

Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops

Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.

עַדְנָ֣ה ʻAdnâh H5734 "Adnah" N-proper

Adnah is the name of two Israelites, one who joined David at Ziklag and another who was a captain in charge of 300,000 men of Judah. The name means pleasure, and these men lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy.

Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.17.14 § Adnah = "pleasure" 1) a Manassite who deserted from Saul and joined David at Ziklag 2) a captain in charge of over 300,000 men of Judah in the time of Jehoshaphat

Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Adnah. See also: 1 Chronicles 12:21; 2 Chronicles 17:14.

הַ/שָּׂ֔ר sar H8269 "ruler" Art | N-ms

A leader or person in charge, like a prince or captain, as seen in the Bible with King David and other rulers.

וְ/עִמּ/וֹ֙ ʻim H5973 "with" Conj | Prep | Suff

This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.

Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as

Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.

גִּבּ֣וֹרֵי gibbôwr H1368 "mighty man" Adj

This word describes a strong or mighty man, like a warrior or champion, as seen in 1 Samuel 17:51 where David defeats Goliath. It can also imply a brave or valiant person.

Definition: adj 1) strong, mighty n m 2) strong man, brave man, mighty man

Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: champion, chief, [idiom] excel, giant, man, mighty (man, one), strong (man), valiant man. See also: Genesis 6:4; 2 Chronicles 17:16; Psalms 19:6.

חַ֔יִל chayil H2428 "Helech" N-ms

This word represents strength, might, or power, whether physical, financial, or military. In the Bible, it's used to describe the strength of God or the wealth of a nation, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:17-18.

Definition: § Helech = "your army" a place near Arvad and Gammad

Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: able, activity, ([phrase]) army, band of men (soldiers), company, (great) forces, goods, host, might, power, riches, strength, strong, substance, train, ([phrase]) valiant(-ly), valour, virtuous(-ly), war, worthy(-ily). See also: Genesis 34:29; 2 Chronicles 13:3; Psalms 18:33.

שְׁלֹ֥שׁ shâlôwsh H7969 "three" Adj

This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.

Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)

Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.

מֵא֖וֹת mêʼâh H3967 "hundred" Adj

Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.

Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)

Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.

אָֽלֶף ʼeleph H505 "thousand" Adj

A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.

Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops

Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.

Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 17:14

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2 Chronicles 17:14 Summary
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Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 17:14
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 17:14
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 17:14
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 17:14
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 17:14
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 17:14
Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 17:14
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 17:14
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 17:14

Context — Jehoshaphat Reigns in Judah

12Jehoshaphat grew stronger and stronger, and he built fortresses and store cities in Judah 13and kept vast supplies in the cities of Judah. He also had warriors in Jerusalem who were mighty men of valor.

14These are their numbers according to the houses of their fathers: From Judah, the commanders of thousands: Adnah the commander, and with him 300,000 mighty men of valor;

15next to him, Jehohanan the commander, and with him 280,000; 16and next to him, Amasiah son of Zichri, the volunteer for the LORD, and with him 200,000 mighty men of valor.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	2 Chronicles 11:1	When Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he mobilized the house of Judah and Benjamin—180,000 chosen warriors—to fight against Israel and restore the kingdom to Rehoboam.
2	Genesis 15:5	And the LORD took him outside and said, “Now look to the heavens and count the stars, if you are able.” Then He told him, “So shall your offspring be.”
3	Numbers 1:18	and on the first day of the second month they assembled the whole congregation and recorded their ancestry by clans and families, counting one by one the names of those twenty years of age or older,
4	Genesis 12:2	I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.
5	2 Chronicles 26:13	Under their authority was an army of 307,500 trained for war, a powerful force to support the king against his enemies.
6	2 Chronicles 14:8	Asa had an army of 300,000 men from Judah bearing large shields and spears, and 280,000 men from Benjamin bearing small shields and drawing the bow. All these were mighty men of valor.
7	Genesis 13:16	I will make your offspring like the dust of the earth, so that if one could count the dust of the earth, then your offspring could be counted.
8	2 Chronicles 13:3	Abijah went into battle with an army of 400,000 chosen men, while Jeroboam drew up in formation against him with 800,000 chosen and mighty men of valor.
9	Numbers 1:2	“Take a census of the whole congregation of Israel by their clans and families, listing every man by name, one by one.

2 Chronicles 17:14 Summary

This verse tells us about the strong army of Judah, with Adnah leading 300,000 brave soldiers. It shows how King Jehoshaphat's leadership made Judah stronger and more secure, similar to how God provides for and protects His people, as seen in Psalm 91:1-2. The organization of the army into units led by commanders like Adnah demonstrates a well-planned and effective military system, reflecting the importance of structure and leadership in achieving success, as noted in 1 Corinthians 14:40. By understanding the strength and organization of Judah's army, we can learn about the value of leadership, preparation, and trust in God, as emphasized in Proverbs 24:6.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean that Adnah was a commander of thousands in Judah?

This means Adnah was a high-ranking military officer in charge of a large unit of soldiers, as seen in 2 Chronicles 17:14, and it reflects the organizational structure of the army in Judah during King Jehoshaphat's time, similar to the organization in Deuteronomy 1:15.

How does the number of mighty men of valor in Judah compare to other tribes?

The verse does not provide a direct comparison with other tribes, but it highlights the strength and preparedness of Judah, as the focus is on Judah's military might, with 300,000 mighty men of valor under Adnah's command, as well as others mentioned in the following verses.

What is the significance of the 'houses of their fathers' in this context?

The 'houses of their fathers' refers to the tribal and family divisions within Judah, emphasizing the ancestral and familial connections of the commanders and their troops, similar to the way ancestral divisions are noted in Genesis 46:8-27 and Numbers 1:20-47.

How does this military organization relate to King Jehoshaphat's leadership?

The organization and strength of the military, as seen in 2 Chronicles 17:14, reflect King Jehoshaphat's effective leadership and his commitment to the security and prosperity of Judah, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 17:1-6 and 2 Chronicles 19:1-3.

Reflection Questions

What does it mean to be a 'mighty man of valor' in the context of our Christian walk, and how can we apply this to our personal lives?
How does the biblical concept of leadership, as seen in Adnah's role, inform our understanding of servant leadership in the church and in our communities?
In what ways can the organizational structure and preparedness of Judah's army inspire us to be more organized and prepared in our own spiritual battles, as discussed in Ephesians 6:10-18?
What role does faith and trust in God play in the military successes and organizational strengths of Judah, and how can we apply this to our own lives, considering Psalm 20:7 and Proverbs 21:31?

Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 17:14

And these are the numbers of them, according to the house of their fathers,.... Both of the tribe of Judah and of Benjamin: and first of Judah, the captains of thousands; some had 1000 men under

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 17:14

And these are the numbers of them according to the house of their fathers: Of Judah, the captains of thousands; Adnah the chief, and with him mighty men of valour three hundred thousand. These are the numbers.

Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 17:14

2 Chronicles 17:14 And these [are] the numbers of them according to the house of their fathers: Of Judah, the captains of thousands; Adnah the chief, and with him mighty men of valour three hundred thousand.Ver. 14. Three hundred thousand.] These were under his command and at hand, to come whensoever the king would.

Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 17:14

(14) And these . . . their fathers.—And this is their muster (or census), according to their father-houses (clans), 1 Chronicles 24:3. The warriors were marshalled in the army according to clans, so that men of the same stock fought side by side with their kindred. Perhaps in the original document this heading was followed by a much more detailed scheme of names and divisions than that which the text presents. Of Judah.—To Judah (belonged) captains of thousands, viz., the three enumerated in 2 Chronicles 17:14-16 : Adnah, Jehohanan, and Amasiah. They were the principal officers, or generals, of the entire forces of Judah. Adnah the chief—To wit, the captain Adnah. That Adnah was commander-in-chief is implied by his being named first, and his corps being the largest.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 17:14

Verse 14. Adnah, the chief] He was generalissimo of all this host. These are the numbers of the five battalions: under Adnah, three hundred thousand; Jehohanan, two hundred and eighty thousand, Amasiah, two hundred thousand; Eliada, two hundred thousand; Jehozabad, one hundred and eighty thousand; in all, one million one hundred and sixty thousand.

Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 17:14

14–19 (no parallel in 1 Kin.). The Number of Jehoshaphat’s Army The numbers here given, if they are to be literally understood, must be pronounced impossibly high, especially since they are represented as exclusive of the garrisons in Judah, and perhaps as representing the forces stationed in Jerusalem itself (2 Chronicles 17:13). Cp. note on 2 Chronicles 14:8.

Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 17:14

The captains of thousands; Adnah the chief - literally, “princes of thousands, Adnah the prince.” The writer does not mean that Adnah (or Johohanan, 2 Chronicles 17:15) was in any way superior to the

Whedon's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 17:14

14. Three hundred thousand — The numbers in this verse and the four verses following are generally regarded as corrupt.

Sermons on 2 Chronicles 17:14

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