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

This verse is part of a census describing King Jehoshaphat's military forces around 870-848 BC. Jehoshaphat was one of Judah's good kings who strengthened the kingdom's defenses and sought to follow God faithfully. The tribe of Benjamin was particularly known for producing skilled warriors and archers.

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