2 Chronicles 17:17 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And of Benjamin; Eliada a mighty man of valour, and with him armed men with bow and shield two hundred thousand.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

From the tribe of Benjamin came Eliada, a brave and mighty warrior, and with him came 200,000 soldiers armed with bows and shields.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes Eliada, a courageous military leader from Benjamin, who commanded a massive army of 200,000 well-equipped soldiers.

📚 Historical Context

During the reign of King Jehoshaphat in Judah, around the 9th century BC, the kingdom was actively strengthening its military and spiritual foundations to defend against threats from neighboring nations like Israel and surrounding enemies. This verse from 2 Chronicles 17 specifically lists Eliada, a courageous leader from the tribe of Benjamin, along with his 200,000 armed troops equipped with bows and shields, as part of a broader census of forces under Jehoshaphat's rule. It reflects the biblical emphasis on preparedness and reliance on God amid political instability in ancient Israel.

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