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He placed forces in all the fortified cities of Judah, and set garrisons in the land of Judah, and in the cities of Ephraim, which Asa his father had taken.
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Prudent National Security
Commentators explain that Jehoshaphat took immediate and comprehensive steps to secure his kingdom. He placed soldiers in fortified cities, established garrisons (military posts or prefects) on the borders, and maintained control over territories his father had conquered. This demonstrates a leader's responsibility to act wisely and strategically for the protection of his people.
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2 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
And he placed forces. —Compare 2 Chronicles 11:12.
The fenced cities. —‘
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he placed forces in all the fenced cities of Judah A considerable number of soldiers, to defend them should they…
Presbyterian
Jehoshaphat found his people generally very ignorant, and therefore endeavoured to have them well taught. The public teaching of the word of God fo…
