2 Chronicles 17:17 cpdv — Following him, there was Eliada, who was experienced in battle; and with him were two hundred thousand, holding bow and…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Following him, there was Eliada, who was experienced in battle; and with him were two hundred thousand, holding bow and shield. "

— 2 Chronicles 17:17, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Chronicles 17 — Context

14

and this is the number of them, by each of the houses and families. In Judah, the leader of the army was Adnah, the commander; and with him were three hundred thousand very experienced men.

15

After him, Jehohanan was the leader; and with him were two hundred eighty thousand.

16

Also after him, there was Amasiah, the son of Zichri, who was consecrated to the Lord; and with him were two hundred thousand strong men.

17

Following him, there was Eliada, who was experienced in battle; and with him were two hundred thousand, holding bow and shield.

18

Then too, after him, there was Jehozabad; and with him were one hundred eighty thousand lightly-armed soldiers.

19

All these were at the hand of the king, aside from the others, whom he had positioned in the walled cities, in all of Judah.

2 Chronicles 17:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Chronicles 17:17 say?
2 Chronicles 17:17 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Following him, there was Eliada, who was experienced in battle; and with him were two hundred thousand, holding bow and shield. ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 17:17 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 17:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 17, verse 17.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 17:17.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 17:17 in?
2 Chronicles 17:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 17:17?
2 Chronicles 17:17 reads (CPDV): “Following him, there was Eliada, who was experienced in battle; and with him were two hundred thousand, holding bow and shield. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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