2 Chronicles 17:12 Meaning
And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly; and he built in Judah castles, and cities of store.
Context Explained
10And the fear of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that were round about Judah, so that they made no war against Jehoshaphat.
11Also some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents, and tribute silver; and the Arabians brought him flocks, seven thousand and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred he goats.
12And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly; and he built in Judah castles, and cities of store.
13And he had much business in the cities of Judah: and the men of war, mighty men of valour, were in Jerusalem.
14And these are the numbers of them according to the house of their fathers: Of Judah, the captains of thousands; Adnah the chief, and with him mighty men of valour three hundred thousand.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Deuteronomy 28:3
God promises blessings for obedience, reflected in Jehoshaphat's prosperity.
Psalm 1:3
The righteous will prosper like a tree planted by streams of water.
Matthew 6:33
Seeking God's kingdom leads to provision and blessing.
Source: 2 Chronicles 17:12