2 Chronicles 17:7
2 Chronicles 17:7 in Multiple Translations
In the third year of his reign, Jehoshaphat sent his officials Ben-hail, Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel, and Micaiah to teach in the cities of Judah,
¶ Also in the third year of his reign he sent to his princes, even to Ben-hail, and to Obadiah, and to Zechariah, and to Nethaneel, and to Michaiah, to teach in the cities of Judah.
Also in the third year of his reign he sent his princes, even Ben-hail, and Obadiah, and Zechariah, and Nethanel, and Micaiah, to teach in the cities of Judah;
In the third year of his rule he sent Benhail and Obadiah and Zechariah and Nethanel and Micaiah, his captains, as teachers into the towns of Judah;
In the third year of his reign, Jehoshaphat sent his officials Ben-hail, Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel, and Micaiah to teach in the towns of Judah.
And in the thirde yere of his reigne he sent his princes, Ben-hail, and Obadiah, and Zechariah, and Nethaneel, and Michaiah, that they should teach in the cities of Iudah,
And in the third year of his reign he hath sent for his heads, for Ben-Hail, and for Obadiah, and for Zechariah, and for Nethaneel, and for Michaiah, to teach in cities of Judah,
Also in the third year of his reign he sent his princes, even Ben Hail, Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel, and Micaiah, to teach in the cities of Judah;
Also in the third year of his reign he sent to his princes, even to Ben-hail, and to Obadiah, and to Zechariah, and to Nethaneel, and to Michaiah, to teach in the cities of Judah.
And in the third year of his reign, he sent of his princes Benhail, and Abdias, and Zacharias, and Nathanael, and Micheas, to teach in the cities of Juda:
When he had been ruling Judah for almost three years, he sent some of his officials—Ben-Hail, Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel, and Micaiah—to teach the people in various towns in Judah.
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2 Chronicles 17:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בִ/שְׁנַ֨ת
שָׁל֜וֹשׁ
לְ/מָלְכ֗/וֹ
שָׁלַ֤ח
לְ/שָׂרָי/ו֙
לְ/בֶן
חַ֨יִל֙
וּ/לְ/עֹבַדְיָ֣ה
וְ/לִ/זְכַרְיָ֔ה
וְ/לִ/נְתַנְאֵ֖ל
וּ/לְ/מִיכָיָ֑הוּ
לְ/לַמֵּ֖ד
בְּ/עָרֵ֥י
יְהוּדָֽה
וּ/בִ/שְׁנַ֨ת
shâneh
H8141
year
Conj | Prep | N-fs
שָׁל֜וֹשׁ
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Adj
לְ/מָלְכ֗/וֹ
mâlak
H4427
to reign
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
שָׁלַ֤ח
shâlach
H7971
to send
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
לְ/שָׂרָי/ו֙
sar
H8269
ruler
Prep | N-mp | Suff
לְ/בֶן
Ben-Chayil
H1134
Ben-hail
Prep | N-proper
חַ֨יִל֙
Ben-Chayil
H1134
Ben-hail
N-proper
וּ/לְ/עֹבַדְיָ֣ה
ʻÔbadyâh
H5662
Obadiah
Conj | Prep | N-proper
וְ/לִ/זְכַרְיָ֔ה
Zᵉkaryâh
H2148
Zechariah
Conj | Prep | N-proper
וְ/לִ/נְתַנְאֵ֖ל
Nᵉthanʼêl
H5417
Nethanel
Conj | Prep | N-proper
וּ/לְ/מִיכָיָ֑הוּ
Mîykâyâhûw
H4322
Micaiah
Conj | Prep | N-proper
לְ/לַמֵּ֖ד
lâmad
H3925
to learn
Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a
בְּ/עָרֵ֥י
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
Prep | N-fp
יְהוּדָֽה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 17:7
וּ/בִ/שְׁנַ֨ת
shâneh
H8141
"year"
Conj | Prep | N-fs
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
שָׁל֜וֹשׁ
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.
לְ/מָלְכ֗/וֹ
mâlak
H4427
"to reign"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
To advise or counsel is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to reign or rule as a king. It is used in the Bible to describe the actions of leaders, like King Solomon, who sought wisdom to rule God's people. This word is found in the book of 1 Kings.
Definition: 1) to be or become king or queen, reign 1a) (Qal) to be or become king or queen, reign 1b) (Hiphil) to make one king or queen, cause to reign 1c) (Hophal) to be made king or queen
Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: consult, [idiom] indeed, be (make, set a, set up) king, be (make) queen, (begin to, make to) reign(-ing), rule, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 36:31; 2 Kings 8:15; 2 Chronicles 10:17.
שָׁלַ֤ח
shâlach
H7971
"to send"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To send or depart is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which has various applications in the Bible. It can describe sending someone or something away, or letting something go.
Definition: : depart/send 1) to send, send away, let go, stretch out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to send 1a2) to stretch out, extend, direct 1a3) to send away 1a4) to let loose 1b) (Niphal) to be sent 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to send off or away or out or forth, dismiss, give over, cast out 1c2) to let go, set free 1c3) to shoot forth (of branches) 1c4) to let down 1c5) to shoot 1d) (Pual) to be sent off, be put away, be divorced, be impelled 1e) (Hiphil) to send
Usage: Occurs in 790 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idiom] earnestly, forsake, give (up), grow long, lay, leave, let depart (down, go, loose), push away, put (away, forth, in, out), reach forth, send (away, forth, out), set, shoot (forth, out), sow, spread, stretch forth (out). See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 9:27; Joshua 14:11.
לְ/שָׂרָי/ו֙
sar
H8269
"ruler"
Prep | N-mp | Suff
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.
לְ/בֶן
Ben-Chayil
H1134
"Ben-hail"
Prep | N-proper
Ben-Hail was a ruler under Jehoshaphat, mentioned in 2 Chronicles 17:7. His name means son of strength or son of might, reflecting his powerful position.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.17.7 § Ben-hail = "son of strength" or "son (man) of might" a ruler (prince) under Jehoshaphat
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Ben-hail. See also: 2 Chronicles 17:7.
חַ֨יִל֙
Ben-Chayil
H1134
"Ben-hail"
N-proper
Ben-Hail was a ruler under Jehoshaphat, mentioned in 2 Chronicles 17:7. His name means son of strength or son of might, reflecting his powerful position.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.17.7 § Ben-hail = "son of strength" or "son (man) of might" a ruler (prince) under Jehoshaphat
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Ben-hail. See also: 2 Chronicles 17:7.
וּ/לְ/עֹבַדְיָ֣ה
ʻÔbadyâh
H5662
"Obadiah"
Conj | Prep | N-proper
Obadiah was a prophet who wrote one of the minor prophetic books, prophesying against Edom during the time of Exile and Return. His name means servant of Jehovah, and he is also the name of several other Israelites.
Definition: A prophet living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Oba.1.1 § Obadiah = "servant of Jehovah" 1) the 4th of the 12 minor prophets; nothing personal is known of him but it is probable that he was contemporary with Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel 1a) the prophetic book by him; prophesies against Edom 2) father of Ishmaiah, one of the chiefs of Zebulun in the time of David 3) a Merarite Levite overseer of the work of restoring the temple in the time of king Josiah of Judah 4) chief of the household of king Ahab of Israel; an devout worshipper of Jehovah who at risk to his own life hid over 100 prophets during the persecution of Jezebel 5) a descendant of David 6) a chief of the tribe of Issachar 7) a Benjamite, one of the 6 sons of Azel and a descendant of king Saul 8) a Levite, son of Shemaiah and a descendant of Jeduthun 9) a Gadite chief, the 2nd of the lion-faced Gadites who joined David at Ziklag 10) a prince of Judah in the time of king Jehoshaphat of Judah 11) a priest, son of Jehiel of the sons of Joab who returned from exile with Ezra 12) a gatekeeper in the time of Nehemiah 13) one of the men who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah 13a) perhaps the same as 12
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: Obadiah. See also: 1 Kings 18:3; 1 Chronicles 9:16; Obadiah 1:1.
וְ/לִ/זְכַרְיָ֔ה
Zᵉkaryâh
H2148
"Zechariah"
Conj | Prep | N-proper
Zechariah means Jehovah remembers, a name given to 29 Israelites, including a prophet and priest who lived during the Exile and Return, as mentioned in Nehemiah 12:35 and Zechariah 1:1.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.35; son of: Jonathan (H3129K); brother of: Shemaiah (H8098V), Azarel (H5832J), Milalai (H4450), Gilalai (H1562), Maai (H4597), Nethanel (H5417P), Judah (H3063K) and Hanani (H2607K) § Zechariah = "Jehovah remembers" 11th in order of the minor prophets; a priest, son of Berechiah and grandson of Iddo, who, along with Haggai, directed the rebuilding of the temple in the days of Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: Zachariah, Zechariah. See also: 2 Kings 14:29; 2 Chronicles 29:1; Isaiah 8:2.
וְ/לִ/נְתַנְאֵ֖ל
Nᵉthanʼêl
H5417
"Nethanel"
Conj | Prep | N-proper
Nethanel was a chief of the tribe of Issachar and his name means 'given of God', as noted in the book of Numbers and 1 Chronicles.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.36; son of: Jonathan (H3129K); brother of: Zechariah (H2148Z), Shemaiah (H8098V), Azarel (H5832J), Milalai (H4450), Gilalai (H1562), Maai (H4597), Judah (H3063K) and Hanani (H2607K) § Nethaneel = "given of God" 1) son of Zuar and a chief of the tribe of Issachar at the exodus 2) the 4th son of Jesse and a brother of David 3) a priest in the reign of David who blew the trumpet before the ark when it was brought from the house of Obed-edom 4) a representative of the priestly family of Jedaiah in the time of Joiakim 5) a priest of the family of Pashur who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 6) a Levite, father of Shemaiah the scribe in the reign of David 7) a Levite, son of Obed-edom 8) a chief of the Levites in the reign of king Josiah of Judah 9) a prince of Judah in the reign of king Jehoshaphat of Judah who was sent by the king to teach in the cities of the kingdom 10) a Levite of the sons of Asaph who played a musical instrument at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem 10a) perhaps the same as 5
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: Nethaneel. See also: Numbers 1:8; 1 Chronicles 24:6; Nehemiah 12:36.
וּ/לְ/מִיכָיָ֑הוּ
Mîykâyâhûw
H4322
"Micaiah"
Conj | Prep | N-proper
Micaiah, meaning who is like God, refers to a woman and a man in the Bible, including a daughter of Uriel and a prince of Jehoshaphat. She is mentioned in 1 Kings 15:2 and 2 Chronicles 13:2. Micaiah played important roles in Israel's history.
Definition: A woman of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ki.15.2; daughter of: Uriel (H0222I) and Tamar (H8559I); married to Rehoboam (H7346); mother of: Abijah (H0029I), Attai (H6262I), Ziza (H2124H) and Shelomith (H8019G); also called Micaiah (KJV: Michaiah) at 2Ch.13.2; § Michaiah = "who is like God" 1) one of the princes of Jehoshaphat whom he sent to teach the law of Jehovah in the cities of Judah 2) daughter of Uriel of Gibeah, wife of king Rehoboam of Judah, and mother of king Abijah of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Michaiah. See also: 2 Chronicles 13:2; 2 Chronicles 17:7.
לְ/לַמֵּ֖ד
lâmad
H3925
"to learn"
Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a
To learn or teach in the Bible means to guide someone, like using a rod to direct an animal. It is about instructing or training someone, as seen in Proverbs and Psalms. Teaching is an important theme in the Bible.
Definition: : teach 1) to learn. teach, exercise in 1a) (Qal) to learn 1b) (Piel) to teach 1c) (Pual) to be taught, be trained Also means: la.mad (לָמַד ": learn" H3925H)
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: (un-) accustomed, [idiom] diligently, expert, instruct, learn, skilful, teach(-er, -ing). See also: Deuteronomy 4:1; Psalms 119:66; Psalms 18:35.
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.
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 17:7
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Context — Jehoshaphat Reigns in Judah
5So the LORD established the kingdom in his hand, and all Judah brought him tribute, so that he had an abundance of riches and honor.
6And his heart took delight in the ways of the LORD; furthermore, he removed the high places and Asherah poles from Judah.
7In the third year of his reign, Jehoshaphat sent his officials Ben-hail, Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel, and Micaiah to teach in the cities of Judah,
8accompanied by certain Levites—Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tob-adonijah—along with the priests Elishama and Jehoram. 9They taught throughout Judah, taking with them the Book of the Law of the LORD. They went throughout the towns of Judah and taught the people.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Chronicles 35:3 | To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: “Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel. |
| 2 | Nehemiah 8:7–8 | The Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, and Pelaiah—instructed the people in the Law as they stood in their places. So they read from the Book of the Law of God, explaining it and giving insight, so that the people could understand what was being read. |
| 3 | Ecclesiastes 12:9–10 | Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught the people knowledge; he pondered, searched out, and arranged many proverbs. The Teacher searched to find delightful sayings and to record accurate words of truth. |
| 4 | 2 Chronicles 15:3 | For many years Israel has been without the true God, without a priest to instruct them, and without the law. |
| 5 | Luke 4:43–44 | But Jesus told them, “I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns as well, because that is why I was sent.” And He continued to preach in the synagogues of Judea. |
| 6 | 2 Chronicles 30:22 | And Hezekiah encouraged all the Levites who performed skillfully before the LORD. For seven days they ate their assigned portion, sacrificing fellowship offerings and giving thanks to the LORD, the God of their fathers. |
| 7 | Nehemiah 9:3 | While they stood in their places, they read from the Book of the Law of the LORD their God for a quarter of the day, and they spent another quarter of the day in confession and worship of the LORD their God. |
| 8 | Acts 1:1 | In my first book, O Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach, |
| 9 | Nehemiah 8:13–14 | On the second day of the month, the heads of all the families, along with the priests and Levites, gathered around Ezra the scribe to study the words of the Law. And they found written in the Law, which the LORD had commanded through Moses, that the Israelites were to dwell in booths during the feast of the seventh month. |
| 10 | Ecclesiastes 1:12 | I, the Teacher, was king over Israel in Jerusalem. |
2 Chronicles 17:7 Summary
This verse, 2 Chronicles 17:7, tells us that King Jehoshaphat sent his officials to teach God's laws to the people of Judah. He wanted to help them understand and obey God's commands, just like we are called to do in Matthew 28:19-20. By teaching God's laws, Jehoshaphat's officials were helping the people of Judah to know and love God better, and we can do the same thing in our own lives by sharing God's word with others and obeying His commands. This is an important part of being a follower of God, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:6-7, where we are told to teach God's laws to the next generation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Jehoshaphat send his officials to teach in the cities of Judah?
Jehoshaphat sent his officials to teach in the cities of Judah to help the people understand and obey God's laws, as seen in 2 Chronicles 17:7-9, which is in line with the command in Deuteronomy 6:6-7 to teach God's laws to the next generation.
Who were the officials that Jehoshaphat sent to teach in Judah?
According to 2 Chronicles 17:7, the officials sent by Jehoshaphat were Ben-hail, Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel, and Micaiah, who were accompanied by Levites and priests as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 17:8.
What were the officials teaching in the cities of Judah?
The officials were teaching the Book of the Law of the LORD, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 17:9, which is likely a reference to the first five books of the Bible, including Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.
Why is it important for leaders to teach God's laws to their people?
Teaching God's laws is important for leaders because it helps the people understand God's will and obey His commands, as seen in Psalm 119:105, which says that God's word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can share God's laws with those around me, just like Jehoshaphat's officials did in Judah?
- How can I make sure that I am obeying God's laws in my own life, and what role does teaching and learning play in that process?
- What are some challenges that Jehoshaphat's officials might have faced as they taught in the cities of Judah, and how can I apply their example to my own life?
- In what ways can I use my own gifts and talents to help teach others about God's laws, just like the officials and Levites did in 2 Chronicles 17:7-9?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 17:7
Also in the third year of his reign he sent to his princes,.... That dwelt in the several parts of the kingdom; or he sent them, being with him, some of the principal men of his court; for ל may be a
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 17:7
Also in the third year of his reign he sent to his princes, even to Benhail, and to Obadiah, and to Zechariah, and to Nethaneel, and to Michaiah, to teach in the cities of Judah.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 17:7
To teach in the cities of Judah; to inform the people of their duty, and of the king’ s pleasure. As judges or justices of peace teach or instruct the people in the laws of the land, when they deliver their charges upon the bench; so did these princes in the king’ s name admonish and require the people to observe and obey the laws of God, which were the prinicipal laws of that land; the particular explication and enforcement whereof they left to the Levites and priests here following, who were sent for this end, and accordingly taught the people, .
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 17:7
2 Chronicles 17:7 Also in the third year of his reign he sent to his princes, [even] to Benhail, and to Obadiah, and to Zechariah, and to Nethaneel, and to Michaiah, to teach in the cities of Judah.Ver. 7. He sent to his princes to teach in the cities of Judah.] Teaching princes there are not many, such as were David, Solomon, George, prince of Anhalt, &c., but these were sent with the teaching Levites to countenance and bear them out in this visitation general, and perhaps to punish the opposite and obstinate, if any such. Junius readeth the text thus, He sent with his princes, these Levites for the teaching. Or, the princes taught the people the law of the land; the priests and Levites the law of God: both did mutually help one another. So a Danish king of this land made a law, that at the general court of every shire the bishop of the diocese should accompany the sheriff, that the one might countenance God’ s law, the other man’ s. Queen Elizabeth once in her progress through Suffolk, observing that the justices of that county who came to meet her had every man his minister next to his body, said she wondered not that that county was so well governed, where she saw that the word and sword went so lovingly together. In Scotland, in their General Assembly, the king had his commissioner or substitute, to see that nothing was concluded to his prejudice. Speed.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 17:7
THE OF PUBLIC IN THE LAW.(7) He sent to his princes, even to Ben-hail . . . to Michaiah.—Rather, He sent his princes, Ben- hail and Obadiah . . . and Michaiah. (The le “to,” in the chronicler’s idiom, marking the object of the verb.) If, however, Authorised Version were correct, the construction would not be unique, as the Speaker’s Com mentary asserts. (Comp. 2 Kings 5:7, “this man sendeth to me to recover a man,” &c.) Princes.—None of the personages mentioned in this and the following verse are otherwise known. The “five princes” were laymen of rank, and were accompanied by nine (eight) Levites and two priests. Ben-hail.—Son of valour. A compound proper name, only occurring here, but analogous to Ben-hur. Ben-deker, and Ben-hesed in 1 Kings 4:8-10. (The LXX. renders “the sons of the mighty.” Syriac, “the chiefs of the forces;” apparently reading bnê chail.) Nethaneel.—Syriac, Mattanael; Arabic, Mattaniah, Michaiah. Syriac and Arabic, Malachiah.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 17:7
Verse 7. - 9. To teach in the cities of Judah.] "To teach the fear of the Lord in the cities of Judah."-Targum. In these verses we find a remarkable account of an itinerant ministry established by Jehoshaphat; and in this work he employed three classes of men: 1. The princes. 2. The Levites. 3. The priests. We may presume that the princes instructed the people in the nature of the civil law and constitution of the kingdom; the Levites instructed them in every thing that appertained to the temple service, and ritual law; and the priests instructed them in the nature and design of the religion they professed. Thus the nation became thoroughly instructed in their duty to God, to the king, and to each other. They became, therefore, as one man; and against a people thus united, on such principles, no enemy could be successful.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 17:7
7–9 (no parallel in 1 Kin.). Jehoshaphat’s Provision for Teaching the Law 7. he sent to his princes … to teach] R.V. he sent his princes, even Ben-hail, and Obadiah, and Zechariah, and Nethanel, and Micaiah, to teach.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 17:7
The princes were not sent as teachers themselves, but had the duty committed to them of seeing that the people were taught. The actual teachers were the priests and Levites of 2 Chronicles 17:8.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 17:7
7. He sent to his princes… to teach — He committed the matter of teaching to their oversight and care, and the teaching was done by the Levites and priests, as stated in the next verse.
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 17:7
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(1986 Prairie Series) 7 - Asa Hostile: Jehoshaphat Humbled by Major Ian Thomas | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Jehoshaphat, a king who experienced both prosperity and downfall. Despite his initial success, Jehoshaphat was seduced by Satan |
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(Guidelines) Read the Bible by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of preaching and teaching the Word of God. He quotes Dr. Morgan who said that inspiration is 95% perspiration, highlighting th |
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From Babylon to Jerusalem - (Nehemiah) ch.7 & 8 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of praising God and worshiping Him before delving into the explanation of scriptures. The people in Jerusalem were attentive t |
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Ezra's Reading of the Law to the People by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith emphasizes the importance of experiencing the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. He highlights the joy that comes from understanding and follo |
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Guidelines for Growth - Part 3 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of meditating on the Word of God and how television can distract families from spiritual growth. He highlights the decline in |
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All Is Vanity by David Hocking | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the futility of pursuing worldly goals and pleasures. He emphasizes that these pursuits do not bring lasting satisfaction or fulfillment. The |
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How to Preach God's Word by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of sharing God's Word without being influenced by cultural norms or denominational traditions. It highlights the empowerment of all believers, |