2 Chronicles 17:19
2 Chronicles 17:19 in Multiple Translations
These were the men who served the king, besides those he stationed in the fortified cities throughout Judah.
These waited on the king, beside those whom the king put in the fenced cities throughout all Judah.
These were they that waited on the king, besides those whom the king put in the fortified cities throughout all Judah.
These were the men who were waiting on the king, in addition to those placed by the king in the walled towns through all Judah.
These were the men who served the king, in addition to those he assigned to the fortified towns throughout Judah.
These waited on the King, besides those which the King put in the strong cities thoroughout all Iudah.
These [are] those serving the king, apart from those whom the king put in the cities of fortress, in all Judah.
These were those who waited on the king, in addition to those whom the king put in the fortified cities throughout all Judah.
These waited on the king, besides those whom the king put in the fortified cities throughout all Judah.
All these were at the hand of the king, beside others, whom he had put in the walled cities, in all Juda.
Those were the soldiers who served the king in Jerusalem, in addition to the men whom the king had placed in the other cities in Judah that had walls around them.
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2 Chronicles 17:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
אֵ֖לֶּה
הַ/מְשָׁרְתִ֣ים
אֶת
הַ/מֶּ֑לֶךְ
מִ/לְּ/בַ֞ד
אֲשֶׁר
נָתַ֥ן
הַ/מֶּ֛לֶךְ
בְּ/עָרֵ֥י
הַ/מִּבְצָ֖ר
בְּ/כָל
יְהוּדָֽה
אֵ֖לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Pron
הַ/מְשָׁרְתִ֣ים
shârath
H8334
to minister
Art | V-Piel
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/מֶּ֑לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
Art | N-ms
מִ/לְּ/בַ֞ד
bad
H905
alone
Prep | Prep | N-ms
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
נָתַ֥ן
nâthan
H5414
to give
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
הַ/מֶּ֛לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
Art | N-ms
בְּ/עָרֵ֥י
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
Prep | N-fp
הַ/מִּבְצָ֖ר
mibtsâr
H4013
fortification
Art | N-ms
בְּ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
יְהוּדָֽה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 17:19
אֵ֖לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
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.
הַ/מְשָׁרְתִ֣ים
shârath
H8334
"to minister"
Art | V-Piel
This verb means to serve or minister to someone, often in a worship or temple setting. It is used to describe the work of priests and Levites in the Old Testament.
Definition: (Piel) to minister, serve, minister to
Usage: Occurs in 92 OT verses. KJV: minister (unto), (do) serve(-ant, -ice, -itor), wait on. See also: Genesis 39:4; 1 Chronicles 26:12; Psalms 101:6.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/מֶּ֑לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
Art | N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
מִ/לְּ/בַ֞ד
bad
H905
"alone"
Prep | Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'bad' can mean alone, apart, or a separate part of something, like a branch or a bar. It's used to describe something that's only or except for something else.
Definition: : pole 1) alone, by itself, besides, a part, separation, being alone 1a) separation, alone, by itself 1a1) only (adv) 1a2) apart from, besides (prep) 1b) part 1c) parts (eg limbs, shoots), bars
Usage: Occurs in 179 OT verses. KJV: alone, apart, bar, besides, branch, by self, of each alike, except, only, part, staff, strength. See also: Genesis 2:18; Judges 20:15; Psalms 51:6.
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
נָתַ֥ן
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
הַ/מֶּ֛לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
Art | N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
בְּ/עָרֵ֥י
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
Prep | N-fp
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
הַ/מִּבְצָ֖ר
mibtsâr
H4013
"fortification"
Art | N-ms
This word describes a strong, fortified place like a castle or a fenced city, providing protection and safety. It is used in the Bible to describe secure and defended locations.
Definition: fortification, fortress, fortified city, stronghold
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: (de-, most) fenced, fortress, (most) strong (hold). See also: Numbers 13:19; Isaiah 34:13; Psalms 89:41.
בְּ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
יְהוּדָֽה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
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.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 17:19
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 17:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 17:19
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 17:19
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 17:19
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 17:19
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 17:19
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 17:19
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.
19These were the men who served the king, besides those he stationed in the fortified cities throughout Judah.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Chronicles 17:2 | He stationed troops in every fortified city of Judah and put garrisons in the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim that his father Asa had captured. |
| 2 | 2 Chronicles 11:12 | He also put shields and spears in all the cities and strengthened them greatly. So Judah and Benjamin belonged to him. |
| 3 | 2 Chronicles 11:23 | Rehoboam also acted wisely by dispersing some of his sons throughout the districts of Judah and Benjamin, and to all the fortified cities. He gave them abundant provisions and sought many wives for them. |
| 4 | 2 Chronicles 17:12 | Jehoshaphat grew stronger and stronger, and he built fortresses and store cities in Judah |
2 Chronicles 17:19 Summary
This verse talks about the men who served the king and were stationed in cities throughout Judah to provide defense and security. It shows how the king was preparing for potential threats and taking care of his kingdom, similar to how God takes care of His people, as seen in Psalm 121:3-8. Just like the king's men, we can serve and support our spiritual leaders and communities, and trust in God's protection and provision, as mentioned in Psalm 23:1-4 and Jeremiah 29:11. By following God's guidance and principles, we can live in peace and security, just like the kingdom of Judah in 2 Chronicles 17:19.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the men serving the king in 2 Chronicles 17:19?
The men serving the king in 2 Chronicles 17:19 were a part of the king's army, and their service was crucial for the kingdom's protection and prosperity, as seen in Deuteronomy 17:16 and 1 Samuel 8:11-12.
Why did the king station some men in fortified cities throughout Judah?
The king stationed men in fortified cities to provide defense and security for the kingdom, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 11:5-12, and to maintain control over the territory, similar to the strategy used in Deuteronomy 3:8-17.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of 2 Chronicles?
This verse contributes to the overall theme of 2 Chronicles, which emphasizes the importance of faithfulness and obedience to God, as seen in 2 Chronicles 7:14 and 15:2, and the consequences of disobedience, as seen in 2 Chronicles 12:1-12 and 24:1-25:28.
What can we learn from the organization and structure of the king's army in this verse?
The organization and structure of the king's army in this verse demonstrate the importance of planning, preparation, and leadership, as seen in 1 Corinthians 14:33 and 1 Corinthians 14:40, and can serve as a model for modern-day organizations and leaders.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can serve my spiritual leaders and contribute to the well-being of my community, just like the men serving the king in 2 Chronicles 17:19?
- How can I apply the principles of defense and security mentioned in this verse to my own spiritual life, and what are some strategies for maintaining my spiritual strength and resilience?
- In what ways can I demonstrate faithfulness and obedience to God, as emphasized in 2 Chronicles, and what are some potential consequences of disobedience that I should be aware of?
- What are some lessons I can learn from the king's decision to station men in fortified cities, and how can I apply those lessons to my own life and decision-making processes?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 17:19
These waited on the king,.... Not this vast number of men at one time, but in course, as David's military men waited on him, 1 Chronicles 27:1 or each of these captains, with a proper number of men
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 17:19
These above mentioned were the trained bands or auxiliaries; whose chief officers waited upon the king to receive his commands, and to raise and bring in all or part of their forces to the service of the king and kingdom, as need required.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 17:19
2 Chronicles 17:19 These waited on the king, beside [those] whom the king put in the fenced cities throughout all Judah.Ver. 19. These waited on the king,] i.e., In their turns, and by course.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 17:19
(19) These waited on the king.—Rather, these are they that ministered unto the king, viz., the five generals above named. Beside those whom the king put in the fenced cities—i.e., the commandants of the fortresses of the kingdom (2 Chronicles 11:11; 2 Chronicles 11:23). These latter, as well as the generals of the forces, are called the king’s “ministers” (mĕ ?shârĕ ?thîm)—a word which is not used of service in the field, but implies their presence at court (“in Jerusalem,” 2 Chronicles 17:13, as the royal staff). According to the above list, the army of Jehoshaphat was organised in five grand divisions, corresponding perhaps to five territorial divisions of the southern kingdom. The totals are the largest assigned to the two tribes anywhere in the Old Testament; viz., Judah 780,000, and Benjamin 380,000; in all, 1,160,000. At David’s census Judah had 500,000 warriors (2 Samuel 24:9); and Israel 800,000. Again, in 2 Chronicles 14:8, Asa’s army consists of 300,000 men of Judah and 280,000 Benjaminites: clearly such an increase as our text indicates is unaccountable. At the same time, it is equally clear that the present numbers are not fortuitous results of clerical errors, for they follow each other in the order of relative strength: Judah, 300,000, 280,000, 200,000; Benjamin, 200,000, 180,000; and they are evidently not independent of the estimates of 2 Chronicles 14:8 above quoted. In the absence of adequate data for modifying these certainly startling figures, it is well to bear in mind that we need not understand by them an army which ever actually mustered in the field or on parade, but simply an estimate of the total male population liable to be called out for the national defence; although, even upon that understanding, the total appears to be at least three times too great, considering the small extent of the country.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 17:19
Verse 19. These waited on the king] They were disposable forces, always at the king's command; and were independent of those by which the cities of Judah were garrisoned. THERE is not a sovereign in Europe or in the world but might read this chapter with advantage. 1. It shows most forcibly that true religion is the basis of the state, and that, wherever it prospers, there the state prospers. 2. It shows also that it is the wisdom of kings to encourage religion with all their power and influence; for if the hearts of the subjects be not bound and influenced by true religion, vain is the application of laws, fines, imprisonments, or corporal punishment of any kind. 3. A religious nation is ever a great nation; it is loved by its friends, it is dreaded by its enemies. 4. It is ever a peaceable and united nation: the blessings of religion, and a wholesome and paternal government, are so fully felt and prized, that all find it their interest to preserve and defend them. Harmony, peace, piety, and strength, are the stability of such times. May Britain know and value them!
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 17:19
19. These waited] R.V. These were they that waited. Cp. 1 Chronicles 27:1, that served the king (the same Heb. verb is used).
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 17:19
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(Pdf Book) Much Business by Bakht Singh | Bakht Singh emphasizes the story of King Jehoshaphat, who initially ruled with a fear of God and sought to teach His commandments to the people of Judah. However, as he became pros |