2 Chronicles 17:17
New International Version
From Benjamin: Eliada, a valiant soldier, with 200,000 men armed with bows and shields;

New Living Translation
From Benjamin there were 200,000 troops equipped with bows and shields. They were under the command of Eliada, a veteran soldier.

English Standard Version
Of Benjamin: Eliada, a mighty man of valor, with 200,000 men armed with bow and shield;

Berean Standard Bible
From Benjamin: Eliada, a mighty man of valor, and with him 200,000 armed with bows and shields;

King James Bible
And of Benjamin; Eliada a mighty man of valour, and with him armed men with bow and shield two hundred thousand.

New King James Version
Of Benjamin: Eliada a mighty man of valor, and with him two hundred thousand men armed with bow and shield;

New American Standard Bible
and of Benjamin, Eliada, a valiant warrior, and with him two hundred thousand armed with bow and shield;

NASB 1995
and of Benjamin, Eliada a valiant warrior, and with him 200,000 armed with bow and shield;

NASB 1977
and of Benjamin, Eliada a valiant warrior, and with him 200,000 armed with bow and shield;

Legacy Standard Bible
and of Benjamin, Eliada a mighty man of valor, and with him 200,000 equipped with bow and shield;

Amplified Bible
and of Benjamin: Eliada, a brave man, and with him 200,000 men armed with bow and shield;

Christian Standard Bible
from Benjamin, Eliada, a valiant warrior, and two hundred thousand with him armed with bow and shield;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
from Benjamin, Eliada, a brave warrior, and 200,000 with him armed with bow and shield;

American Standard Version
And of Benjamin: Eliada a mighty man of valor, and with him two hundred thousand armed with bow and shield;

Contemporary English Version
Eliada was a brave warrior who commanded the troops from Benjamin. He had 200,000 soldiers under his command, all of them armed with bows and shields.

English Revised Version
And of Benjamin; Eliada a mighty man of valour, and with him two hundred thousand armed with bow and shield:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
From Benjamin there was the fighting man Eliada (with 200,000 armed men with bows and shields),

Good News Translation
The commander of the troops from the clans of Benjamin was Eliada, an outstanding soldier, in command of 200,000 men armed with shields and bows.

International Standard Version
There was also Eliada from Benjamin, himself a valiant soldier. He was accompanied by 200,000 expert archers bearing shields.

Majority Standard Bible
From Benjamin: Eliada, a mighty man of valor, and with him 200,000 armed with bows and shields;

NET Bible
From Benjamin, Eliada, a skilled warrior, led 200,000 men who were equipped with bows and shields,

New Heart English Bible
Of Benjamin: Eliada a mighty man of valor, and with him two hundred thousand armed with bow and shield;

Webster's Bible Translation
And of Benjamin; Eliada a mighty man of valor, and with him armed men with bow and shield two hundred thousand.

World English Bible
From Benjamin: Eliada, a mighty man of valor, and with him two hundred thousand armed with bow and shield;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And of Benjamin, mighty men of valor: Eliada, and with him two hundred thousand armed with bow and shield;

Young's Literal Translation
And of Benjamin: mighty of valour, Eliada, and with him, armed with bow and shield, two hundred chiefs.

Smith's Literal Translation
And from Benjamin: him God knew, strong of power; and with him those bending the bow and the shield, two hundred thousand.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
After him was Eliada valiant in battle, and with him two hundred thousand armed with bow and shield.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Following him, there was Eliada, who was experienced in battle; and with him were two hundred thousand, holding bow and shield.

New American Bible
From Benjamin: Eliada, a valiant warrior, and with him two hundred thousand armed with bow and buckler.

New Revised Standard Version
Of Benjamin: Eliada, a mighty warrior, with two hundred thousand armed with bow and shield,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And of Benjamin: Eliada, a mighty man of valour, and with him, armed with bow and shield, two hundred thousand.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And from those of the house of Benjamin, mighty men of the army: Elida, his name, and two hundred thousand men archers and bearers of shields were serving him
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and of Benjamin: Eliada a mighty man of valour, and with him two hundred thousand armed with bow and shield;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And out of Benjamin there was a mighty man of strength, even Eliada, and with him two hundred thousand archers and targeteers.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Jehoshaphat Reigns in Judah
16and next to him, Amasiah son of Zichri, the volunteer for the LORD, and with him 200,000 mighty men of valor. 17From Benjamin: Eliada, a mighty man of valor, and with him 200,000 armed with bows and shields; 18and next to him, Jehozabad, and with him 180,000 armed for battle.…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 12:33
From Zebulun: 50,000 fit for service, trained for battle with all kinds of weapons of war, who with one purpose were devoted to David.

1 Chronicles 12:36
From Asher: 40,000 fit for service, prepared for battle.

1 Chronicles 12:38
All these men of war, arrayed for battle, came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. And all the rest of the Israelites were of one mind to make David king.

2 Chronicles 25:5
Then Amaziah gathered the people of Judah and assigned them according to their families to commanders of thousands and of hundreds. And he numbered those twenty years of age or older throughout Judah and Benjamin and found 300,000 chosen men able to serve in the army, bearing the spear and shield.

2 Chronicles 14:8
Asa had an army of 300,000 men from Judah bearing large shields and spears, and 280,000 men from Benjamin bearing small shields and drawing the bow. All these were mighty men of valor.

2 Chronicles 26:13
Under their authority was an army of 307,500 trained for war, a powerful force to support the king against his enemies.

1 Samuel 17:45
But David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.

1 Samuel 17:50
Thus David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him.

2 Kings 13:7
Jehoahaz had no army left, except fifty horsemen, ten chariots, and ten thousand foot soldiers, because the king of Aram had destroyed them and made them like the dust at threshing.

2 Kings 13:25
Then Jehoash son of Jehoahaz took back from Ben-hadad son of Hazael the cities that Hazael had taken in battle from his father Jehoahaz. Jehoash defeated Ben-hadad three times, and so recovered the cities of Israel.

Ephesians 6:10-17
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. / Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. / For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. ...

1 Timothy 6:12
Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses.

2 Timothy 2:3-4
Join me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. / A soldier refrains from entangling himself in civilian affairs, in order to please the one who enlisted him.

Hebrews 11:32-34
And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, / who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight.

Romans 8:37
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.


Treasury of Scripture

And of Benjamin; Eliada a mighty man of valor, and with him armed men with bow and shield two hundred thousand.

armed men

2 Chronicles 14:8
And Asa had an army of men that bare targets and spears, out of Judah three hundred thousand; and out of Benjamin, that bare shields and drew bows, two hundred and fourscore thousand: all these were mighty men of valour.

2 Samuel 1:21,22
Ye mountains of Gilboa, let there be no dew, neither let there be rain, upon you, nor fields of offerings: for there the shield of the mighty is vilely cast away, the shield of Saul, as though he had not been anointed with oil…

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2 Chronicles 17
1. Jehoshaphat, succeeding Asa, reigns well, and prospers
7. He sends Levites with the princes to teach Judah
10. His enemies being terrified by God, some of them bring him presents and tribute
12. His greatness, captains, and armies














From Benjamin
The tribe of Benjamin holds a significant place in Israel's history. As the youngest son of Jacob, Benjamin's descendants were known for their valor and skill in battle. The tribe's strategic location between the northern and southern kingdoms often placed them in pivotal roles during conflicts. Historically, Benjamin was known for its fierce warriors, as seen in Judges 20, where they nearly decimated the other tribes of Israel. This context underscores the importance of Benjamin's contribution to Jehoshaphat's army.

Eliada
The name Eliada means "God knows" or "God has known." This name reflects a deep trust in God's omniscience and sovereignty. In the context of 2 Chronicles 17, Eliada's leadership and might are seen as divinely appointed, suggesting that God’s knowledge and wisdom are integral to the success of His people. Eliada's role as a leader from Benjamin highlights the tribe's continued prominence and God's ongoing provision for Israel through capable leaders.

a mighty warrior
This phrase emphasizes Eliada's strength and valor. The Hebrew term used here, "gibbor," often denotes a hero or champion, someone distinguished by their prowess in battle. In the biblical narrative, mighty warriors are often seen as instruments of God's deliverance, as with David's mighty men. Eliada's designation as a mighty warrior suggests not only physical strength but also courage and leadership, qualities essential for the defense and prosperity of the nation.

and with him 200,000
The mention of 200,000 men signifies a substantial military force, reflecting the strength and preparedness of Jehoshaphat's kingdom. This large number indicates the unity and commitment of the tribe of Benjamin to the cause of defending Judah. It also highlights the organizational capabilities of the kingdom under Jehoshaphat's reign, as he fortified his army to protect against potential threats.

armed with bows and shields
The specific mention of bows and shields points to the military technology and tactics of the time. Bows were crucial for long-range combat, allowing armies to engage the enemy from a distance, while shields provided necessary protection in close combat. This combination of weaponry suggests a well-equipped and versatile force, capable of both offensive and defensive maneuvers. In a spiritual sense, these weapons can symbolize the readiness and protection God provides to His people, as seen in Ephesians 6:16, where faith is described as a shield.

(17) Armed men with bow and shield.--Literally, drawing bow and shield: i.e., as the Targum explains, "drawing bow and grasping shields." (Comp. 1Chronicles 12:2.) LXX., "Archers and peltasts;" Vulg., "Grasping bow and shield." (Comp. also 1Chronicles 8:40, for the arms of the Benjaminites.)

Verse 17. - Of Benjamin... armed men with bow and shield (see 2 Chronicles 14:8, and note thereunder).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
from
וּמִ֨ן־ (ū·min-)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of

Benjamin,
בִּנְיָמִ֔ן (bin·yā·min)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1144: Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites

Eliada,
אֶלְיָדָ֑ע (’el·yā·ḏā‘)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 450: Eliada -- 'God knows', three Israelites

a mighty warrior,
גִּבּ֥וֹר (gib·bō·wr)
Adjective - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1368: Powerful, warrior, tyrant

and 200,000
מָאתַ֥יִם (mā·ṯa·yim)
Number - fd
Strong's 3967: A hundred

with him
וְעִמּ֛וֹ (wə·‘im·mōw)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5973: With, equally with

armed
נֹֽשְׁקֵי־ (nō·šə·qê-)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct
Strong's 5401: To kiss, to equip with weapons

with bows
קֶ֥שֶׁת (qe·šeṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 7198: A bow, for, shooting, the iris

and shields;
וּמָגֵ֖ן (ū·mā·ḡên)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular
Strong's 4043: A shield, a protector, the scaly hide of the crocodile


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