2 Chronicles 17:2 bbe — He put forces in all the walled towns of Judah, and responsible chiefs in the land of Judah and in the towns of Ephraim…

Bible in Basic English

"He put forces in all the walled towns of Judah, and responsible chiefs in the land of Judah and in the towns of Ephraim, which Asa his father had taken."

— 2 Chronicles 17:2, Bible in Basic English

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2 Chronicles 17 — Context

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And Jehoshaphat his son became king in his place, and made himself strong against Israel.

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He put forces in all the walled towns of Judah, and responsible chiefs in the land of Judah and in the towns of Ephraim, which Asa his father had taken.

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And the Lord was with Jehoshaphat, because he went in the early ways of his father, not turning to the Baals,

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But turning to the God of his father and keeping his laws, and not doing as Israel did.

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So the Lord made his kingdom strong; and all Judah gave offerings to Jehoshaphat, and he had great wealth and honour.

2 Chronicles 17:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 17:2 say?
2 Chronicles 17:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “He put forces in all the walled towns of Judah, and responsible chiefs in the land of Judah and in the towns of Ephraim, which Asa his father had taken.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 17:2 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 17:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 17, verse 2.
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 17:2.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 17:2 in?
2 Chronicles 17:2 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 17:2?
2 Chronicles 17:2 reads (BBE): “He put forces in all the walled towns of Judah, and responsible chiefs in the land of Judah and in the towns of Ephraim, which Asa his father had taken.” 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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