2 Chronicles 17:15
New International Version
next, Jehohanan the commander, with 280,000;

New Living Translation
Next in command was Jehohanan, who commanded 280,000 troops.

English Standard Version
and next to him Jehohanan the commander, with 280,000;

Berean Standard Bible
next to him, Jehohanan the commander, and with him 280,000;

King James Bible
And next to him was Jehohanan the captain, and with him two hundred and fourscore thousand.

New King James Version
and next to him was Jehohanan the captain, and with him two hundred and eighty thousand;

New American Standard Bible
and next to him was Johanan the commander, and with him 280,000;

NASB 1995
and next to him was Johanan the commander, and with him 280,000;

NASB 1977
and next to him was Johanan the commander, and with him 280,000;

Legacy Standard Bible
and next to him was Johanan the commander, and with him 280,000;

Amplified Bible
and next to him was Jehohanan the commander, and with him 280,000;

Christian Standard Bible
next to him, Jehohanan the commander and two hundred eighty thousand with him;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
next to him, Jehohanan the commander and 280,000 with him;

American Standard Version
and next to him Jehohanan the captain, and with him two hundred and fourscore thousand;

Contemporary English Version
Jehohanan was second in command, with 280,000 soldiers under him.

English Revised Version
and next to him Jehohanan the captain, and with him two hundred and fourscore thousand:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
next to him Commander Jehohanan (with 280,000),

Good News Translation
Second in rank was Jehohanan, with 280,000 soldiers,

International Standard Version
Near him was Johanan, commander of 280,000

Majority Standard Bible
next to him, Jehohanan the commander, and with him 280,000;

NET Bible
Jehochanan the commander led 280,000,

New Heart English Bible
and next to him Jehohanan the captain, and with him two hundred eighty thousand;

Webster's Bible Translation
And next to him was Jehohanan the captain, and with him two hundred and eighty thousand.

World English Bible
and next to him Jehohanan the captain, and with him two hundred eighty thousand;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and at his hand [is] Jehohanan the head, and with him two hundred and eighty thousand;

Young's Literal Translation
And at his hand is Jehohanan the head, and with him two hundred and eighty chiefs.

Smith's Literal Translation
And upon his hand, Jehovah gave the chief, and with him two hundred and eighty thousand.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
After him Johanan the captain, and with him two hundred and eighty thousand.

Catholic Public Domain Version
After him, Jehohanan was the leader; and with him were two hundred eighty thousand.

New American Bible
Next to him, Jehohanan the commander, and with him two hundred eighty thousand.

New Revised Standard Version
and next to him Jehohanan the commander, with two hundred eighty thousand,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And next to him was Johanan the commander, and with him two hundred and eighty thousand valiant men.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Yokhanan the Great, and two hundred and eighty thousand mighty men of the army were serving him
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and next to him Jehohanan the captain, and with him two hundred and fourscore thousand;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And after him, Joanan the captain, and with him two hundred eighty thousand.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jehoshaphat Reigns in Judah
14These are their numbers according to the houses of their fathers: From Judah, the commanders of thousands: Adnah the commander, and with him 300,000 mighty men of valor; 15next to him, Jehohanan the commander, and with him 280,000; 16and next to him, Amasiah son of Zichri, the volunteer for the LORD, and with him 200,000 mighty men of valor.…

Cross References
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 26:11-13
Uzziah had an army ready for battle that went out to war by assigned divisions, as recorded by Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the officer under the direction of Hananiah, one of the royal officers. / The total number of family leaders of the mighty men of valor was 2,600. / Under their authority was an army of 307,500 trained for war, a powerful force to support the king against his enemies.

1 Chronicles 12:23-27
Now these are the numbers of men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul’s kingdom over to him, in accordance with the word of the LORD: / From Judah: 6,800 armed troops bearing shields and spears. / From Simeon: 7,100 mighty men of valor, ready for battle. ...

1 Samuel 8:11-12
He said, “This will be the manner of the king who will reign over you: He will take your sons and appoint them to serve his own chariots and horses, and to run in front of his chariots. / He will appoint some for himself as commanders of thousands and of fifties, and others to plow his ground, to reap his harvest, and to make his weapons of war and equipment for his chariots.

1 Kings 10:26
Solomon accumulated 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem.

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.

Judges 20:2
The leaders of all the people and all the tribes of Israel presented themselves in the assembly of God’s people: 400,000 men on foot, armed with swords.

Numbers 1:3
You and Aaron are to number those who are twenty years of age or older by their divisions—everyone who can serve in Israel’s army.

Deuteronomy 20:1-4
When you go out to war against your enemies and see horses, chariots, and an army larger than yours, do not be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, is with you. / When you are about to go into battle, the priest is to come forward and address the army, / saying to them, “Hear, O Israel, today you are going into battle with your enemies. Do not be fainthearted or afraid; do not be alarmed or terrified because of them. ...

Joshua 4:13
About 40,000 troops armed for battle crossed over before the LORD into the plains of Jericho.

1 Samuel 17:47
And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.”

1 Kings 20:15
So Ahab assembled the young officers of the district governors, and there were 232 men. And after them, he assembled the rest of the Israelite troops, 7,000 in all.

Nehemiah 4:13-14
So I stationed men behind the lowest sections of the wall, at the vulnerable areas. I stationed them by families with their swords, spears, and bows. / After I had made an inspection, I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials, and the rest of the people, “Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your homes.”

Isaiah 31:1
Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in their abundance of chariots and in their multitude of horsemen. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel; they do not seek the LORD.

Ezekiel 37:10
So I prophesied as He had commanded me, and the breath entered them, and they came to life and stood on their feet—a vast army.


Treasury of Scripture

And next to him was Jehohanan the captain, and with him two hundred and fourscore thousand.

next to him [heb] at this hand

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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














next to him
This phrase indicates a hierarchical military structure, suggesting organized ranks and divisions within the army of Judah. The positioning "next to him" implies a close association or support role, highlighting the importance of unity and cooperation among the leaders. This structure reflects the broader biblical theme of order and leadership, as seen in other military accounts such as those in Numbers 2, where the Israelite camp is organized by tribes and leaders.

Jehohanan the commander
Jehohanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious," is a name that appears several times in the Old Testament, indicating its commonality and the cultural significance of names reflecting divine attributes. As a commander, Jehohanan held a significant position of authority and responsibility, likely overseeing a division of the army. This role is comparable to other military leaders in Israel's history, such as Joshua, who led the Israelites into the Promised Land (Joshua 1:1-9). The mention of Jehohanan underscores the importance of strong, godly leadership in achieving military and spiritual victories.

and with him 280,000
The specific number of 280,000 soldiers suggests a large and formidable force, indicative of Judah's military strength during King Jehoshaphat's reign. This substantial number reflects the prosperity and stability of the kingdom at the time, as well as the king's commitment to national defense. The emphasis on numerical strength is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, as seen in the census of the fighting men in Numbers 1. However, the Bible also teaches that true victory comes from reliance on God rather than sheer numbers, as demonstrated in the story of Gideon in Judges 7, where God reduces Gideon's army to ensure that the victory is attributed to divine intervention rather than human might.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jehoshaphat
The king of Judah during this time, known for his reforms and efforts to strengthen the kingdom spiritually and militarily.

2. Jehohanan
A military commander under King Jehoshaphat, responsible for leading a significant portion of the army.

3. Judah
The southern kingdom of Israel, where Jehoshaphat reigned and sought to fortify against external threats.

4. Military Organization
The context of this verse is the organization and strengthening of Judah's military forces under Jehoshaphat's leadership.
Teaching Points
Leadership and Responsibility
Jehohanan's role as a commander highlights the importance of leadership and responsibility in God's work. Leaders are called to be diligent and faithful in their duties.

Preparation and Trust in God
While Jehoshaphat organized a strong military, his ultimate trust was in God. This teaches us the balance between practical preparation and spiritual reliance.

Unity and Cooperation
The organization of the army under various commanders illustrates the need for unity and cooperation among God's people to achieve common goals.

Faithfulness in Small and Large Tasks
Jehohanan's mention, though brief, underscores the value of faithfulness in both small and large responsibilities within God's kingdom.

God's Sovereignty in Human Affairs
The detailed organization of the army reflects God's sovereignty and order in human affairs, reminding us that He is in control even in our preparations.(15) Next to him.--At his hand, i.e., beside him, and subordinate to him. (Comp. 1Chronicles 25:2.)

Verse 15. - The captain. So again read, the prince.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
next to
וְעַל־ (wə·‘al-)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

him,
יָד֖וֹ (yā·ḏōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3027: A hand

Jehohanan
יְהוֹחָנָ֣ן (yə·hō·w·ḥā·nān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3076: Johanan -- 'the LORD has been gracious', the name of a number of Israelites

the commander
הַשָּׂ֑ר (haś·śār)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince

and 280,000
מָאתַ֥יִם (mā·ṯa·yim)
Number - fd
Strong's 3967: A hundred

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


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