2 Chronicles 17:18

“And next him was Jehozabad, and with him an hundred and fourscore thousand ready prepared for the war.”

"And next him was Jehozabad, and with him an hundred and fourscore thousand ready prepared for the war." - 2 Chronicles 17:18
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What does 2 Chronicles 17:18 mean?

2 Chronicles 17:18 (KJV) "And next him was Jehozabad, and with him an hundred and fourscore thousand ready prepared for the war." This verse is part of a larger passage in the book of 2 Chronicles that chronicles the reign of King Jehoshaphat of Judah. In this chapter…

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Prepared for Purpose: The Call to Spiritual Readiness

As we delve into the historical account in 2 Chronicles 17:18, we are introduced to Jehozabad, a key figure who represents preparedness and readiness in a time of war. The verse tells us, "And next him was Jehozabad, and with him an hundred and fourscore thousand ready prepared…

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A Prayer for Preparation and Strength in the Face of Conflict

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with a humble heart, acknowledging Your sovereignty and power over all creation. As we meditate on the scripture from II Chronicles 17:18, which states, "And next him was Jehozabad, and with him an hundred and fourscore thousand ready…

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2 Chronicles 18:1 - "Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance, and joined affinity with Ahab."
1 Chronicles 18:2 - "And he smote Moab; and the Moabites became David's servants, and brought gifts."
2 Chronicles 8:17 - "¶ Then went Solomon to Ezion-geber, and to Eloth, at the sea side in the land of Edom."
2 Chronicles 9:17 - "Moreover the king made a great throne of ivory, and overlaid it with pure gold."
2 Chronicles 10:17 - "But as for the children of Israel that dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them."
2 Chronicles 28:17 - "For again the Edomites had come and smitten Judah, and carried away captives."
2 Chronicles 17:12 - "¶ And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly; and he built in Judah castles, and cities of store."
2 Chronicles 18:6 - "But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we might enquire of him?"
2 Chronicles 18:28 - "So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up to Ramoth-gilead."
1 Chronicles 17:2 - "Then Nathan said unto David, Do all that is in thine heart; for God is with thee."
2 Chronicles 17:1 - "And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel."
2 Chronicles 17:4 - "But sought to the LORD God of his father, and walked in his commandments, and not after the doings of Israel."
2 Chronicles 18:13 - "And Micaiah said, As the LORD liveth, even what my God saith, that will I speak."
2 Chronicles 4:17 - "In the plain of Jordan did the king cast them, in the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredathah."