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Also in the third year of his reign he sent his princes, even Ben-hail, and Obadiah, and Zechariah, and Nethanel, and Micaiah, to teach in the cities of Judah;
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Leaders as Facilitators
Commentators clarify that the princes were not the primary teachers. Instead, King Jehoshaphat sent these high-ranking officials to provide authority, ensure the teaching took place, and support the priests and Levites who were the actual instructors. This shows a model of leadership that facilitates and empowers spiritual instruction.
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2 Chronicles
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The princes were not sent as teachers themselves, but were given the responsibility of ensuring the people were taught. The actual teachers were th…
19th Century
Anglican
THE COMMISSIONERS OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION IN THE LAW.
He sent to his princes, even to Ben-hail ... to Michaiah.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Also in the third year of his reign he sent to his princes , &c.] That dwelt in the several parts of the kingdom; or…
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Jehoshaphat found his people generally very ignorant, and therefore endeavoured to have them well taught. The public teaching of the word of God fo…
