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Wise National Stewardship
Commentators explain that Jehoshaphat's growing power was demonstrated through practical and strategic building projects. He built castles for the defense of Judah and established store cities to stockpile provisions like grain and wine, ensuring the kingdom was prepared for potential invasions or times of war.
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2 Chronicles
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 17:12
19th Century
Bishop
And Jehoshaphat grew increasingly great.—Literally, And Jehoshaphat was continually growing greater, i.e., became greater…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 17:12
17th Century
Pastor
And Jehoshaphat became very great exceedingly
In wealth and riches, power and authority, in his forces and fortifica…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 17:1–19
17th Century
Minister
Jehoshaphat found his people generally very ignorant, and therefore endeavoured to have them well taught. The public teaching of the word of God fo…