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and next to him Jehohanan the captain, and with him two hundred eighty thousand;

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Faith Over Force

While this verse continues a list of impressive military numbers, commentators like Matthew Henry suggest the main point is not the army's size. The true source of Judah's security was the 'fear of God' that fell on neighboring nations due to Jehoshaphat's spiritual reforms. This serves as a reminder that faithfulness to God's ordinances is a nation's greatest strength, more so than military power.

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2 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 17:15

19th Century

Bishop

Next to him.At his hand, that is, beside him, and subordinate to him. (Compare 1 Chronicles 25:2).

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 17:15

17th Century

Pastor

And next to him was Jehohanan the captain. Being of the same rank as to office, but having a lesser number of men under h…

Matthew Henry

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…