KJV ORIGINAL
These waited on the king, beside those whom the king put in the fenced cities throughout all Judah.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
These men served the king, in addition to the other troops that the king stationed in the fortified cities throughout all of Judah.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how King Jehoshaphat had personal guards serving him directly, plus additional soldiers stationed in fortified cities across his kingdom for protection.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to King Jehoshaphat's military organization around 870-848 BC. Jehoshaphat was one of Judah's good kings who strengthened the kingdom both spiritually and militarily. He established a strong defensive system with troops in fortified cities while maintaining a personal army at his disposal in Jerusalem.
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