Also in the third year of his reign he sent to his princes, even to Benhail, and to Obadiah, and to Zechariah, and to Nethaneel, and to Michaiah, to teach in the cities of Judah.
In the third year of his reign, he sent out his officials, Ben-hail, Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethaneel, and Michaiah, to teach throughout the cities of Judah.
The writer is describing how King Jehoshaphat sent his trusted leaders throughout his kingdom to teach the people God's ways.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context, King Jehoshaphat of Judah ascended to the throne after his father Asa and focused on strengthening his kingdom both militarily and spiritually during a period of relative peace. In his third year, he sent trusted officials, including princes and Levites, to teach the Law of God throughout the cities of Judah as part of a broader effort to reform religious practices and eliminate idolatry that had crept in from surrounding nations. This action highlighted the biblical emphasis on leaders actively promoting obedience to God's commands to ensure national faithfulness.
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