2 Chronicles 17:7
“Also in the third year of his reign he sent to his princes, even to Benhail, and to Obadiah, and to Zechariah, and to Nethaneel, and to Michaiah, to teach in the cities of Judah.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Also in the third year of his reign he sent to his princes,.... That dwelt in the several parts of the kingdom; or he…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The princes were not sent as teachers themselves, but had the duty committed to them of seeing that the people were…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
To teach in the cities of Judah - "To teach the fear of the Lord in the cities of Judah." - Targum.
In these verses we…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Chronicles 17:1-9
Here we find concerning Jehoshaphat,
I. What a wise man he was. As soon as he came to the crown he strengthened himself…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
7 9 (no parallel in 1 Kin.). Jehoshaphat's Provision for Teaching the Law
7. he sent to his princes … to teach R.V. he…
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