KJV ORIGINAL
And next him was Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself unto the LORD; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valour.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Next was Amasiah, the son of Zichri, who willingly dedicated himself to serve the LORD; and he commanded two hundred thousand brave warriors.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes Amasiah, a military commander who voluntarily committed himself to serving God and led 200,000 courageous soldiers.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a description of King Jehoshaphat's military organization in Judah around 870-848 BC. Jehoshaphat was known as a godly king who strengthened Judah's defenses and promoted worship of the LORD. The passage lists various commanders and their forces, showing how the king organized his army with leaders who were committed to serving God.
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