2 Chronicles 17:12

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

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Other Translations for 2 Chronicles 17:12

BSB
Jehoshaphat grew stronger and stronger, and he built fortresses and store cities in Judah
AKJV
And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly; and he built in Judah castles, and cities of store.
CPDV
Therefore, Jehoshaphat increased and was magnified, even on high. And in Judah, he built houses in the likeness of towers, and walled cities.
ERV
And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly; and he built in Judah castles and cities of store.
NHEB
Jehoshaphat grew great exceedingly; and he built in Judah fortresses and cities of store.
SMT
And it will be Jehoshaphat went and was great even to above; and he will build fortresses in Judah, and cities of stores.

Commentary for 2 Chronicles 17:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Chronicles 17:12
Summary
King strengthens kingdom through construction
Place
Judah
Event
Building fortifications and cities
Estimated Time Period
c. 870 BC
Category
History