Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version With them were certain Levites—Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah and Tob-Adonijah—and the priests Elishama and Jehoram. New Living Translation He sent Levites along with them, including Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tob-adonijah. He also sent out the priests Elishama and Jehoram. English Standard Version and with them the Levites, Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tobadonijah; and with these Levites, the priests Elishama and Jehoram. Berean Standard Bible accompanied by certain Levites—Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tob-adonijah—along with the priests Elishama and Jehoram. King James Bible And with them he sent Levites, even Shemaiah, and Nethaniah, and Zebadiah, and Asahel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehonathan, and Adonijah, and Tobijah, and Tobadonijah, Levites; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, priests. New King James Version And with them he sent Levites: Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tobadonijah—the Levites; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, the priests. New American Standard Bible and with them the Levites, Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tobadonijah, the Levites; and with them the priests Elishama and Jehoram. NASB 1995 and with them the Levites, Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah and Tobadonijah, the Levites; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, the priests. NASB 1977 and with them the Levites, Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tobadonijah, the Levites; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, the priests. Legacy Standard Bible and with them the Levites, Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah and Tobadonijah, the Levites; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, the priests. Amplified Bible and with them were the Levites—Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tobadonijah; and with them the priests Elishama and Jehoram. Christian Standard Bible The Levites with them were Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tob-adonijah; the priests, Elishama and Jehoram, were with these Levites. Holman Christian Standard Bible The Levites with them were Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tob-adonijah; the priests, Elishama and Jehoram, were with these Levites. American Standard Version and with them the Levites, even Shemaiah, and Nethaniah, and Zebadiah, and Asahel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehonathan, and Adonijah, and Tobijah, and Tob-adonijah, the Levites; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, the priests. Contemporary English Version Their assistants were the following nine Levites: Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tob-Adonijah. Two priests, Elishama and Jehoram, also went along. English Revised Version and with them the Levites, even Shemaiah, and Nethaniah, and Zebadiah, and Asahel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehonathan, and Adonijah, and Tobijah, and Tob-adonijah, the Levites; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, the priests. GOD'S WORD® Translation With them were the Levites Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, Tob Adonijah, and the priests Elishama and Jehoram. Good News Translation They were accompanied by nine Levites and two priests. The Levites were Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tobadonijah; and the priests were Elishama and Jehoram. International Standard Version They were accompanied by the descendants of Levi, including Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tobadonijah. These descendants of Levi were accompanied by the priests Elishama and Jehoram. NET Bible They were accompanied by the Levites Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tob-Adonijah, and by the priests Elishama and Jehoram. New Heart English Bible and with them the Levites, even Shemaiah, and Nethaniah, and Zebadiah, and Asahel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehonathan, and Adonijah, and Tobijah, and Tobadonijah, the Levites; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, the priests. Webster's Bible Translation And with them he sent Levites, even Shemaiah, and Nethaniah, and Zebadiah, and Asahel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehonathan, and Adonijah, and Tobijah, and Tob-adonijah, Levites; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, priests. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleaccompanied by certain Levites—Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tob-adonijah—along with the priests Elishama and Jehoram. World English Bible and with them Levites, even Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tobadonijah, the Levites; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, the priests. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand with them the Levites: Shemaiah, and Nethaniah, and Zebadiah, and Asahel, and Shemiramoth, and Jonathan, and Adonijah, and Tobijath, and Tob-Adonijah—the Levites; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, the priests. Young's Literal Translation and with them the Levites, Shemaiah, and Nethaniah, and Zebadiah, and Asahel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehonathan, and Adonijah, and Tobijath, and Tob-Adonijah, the Levites; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, the priests. Smith's Literal Translation And with them the Levites, him Heard of Jehovah, and The gift of Jehovah, and him Jehovah gave, and him God made, and The Watchful of Death, and him Jehovah gave, and the Lord Jehovah, and The Good of Jehovah, and The Good Lord Jehovah, Levites; and with them God will hear, and Jehovah exalted the priests. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd with them the Levites, Semeias, end Nathanias, and Zabadias, and Asael, and Semiramoth, and Jonathan, and Adonias, and Tobias, and Thobadonias Levites, and with them Elisama, and Joram priests. Catholic Public Domain Version And with them were the Levites Shemaiah and Nethaniah and Zebadiah, and also Asahel and Shemiramoth and Jehonathan, and the Levites Adonijah and Tobijah and Tobadonijah. And with them were the priests Elishama and Jehoram. New American Bible With them he sent the Levites Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, and Tobijah, together with Elishama and Jehoram the priests. New Revised Standard Version With them were the Levites, Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tob-adonijah; and with these Levites, the priests Elishama and Jehoram. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd with them were the Levites, even Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zechariah, Ashaiel, Natorah, Jonathan, Adonijah, and Tobiah. These were all Levites, and with them were Elishama and Jehoram, priests. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And with them were the Levites: Shemaiah, Methanya, Zechariah, Ashaiel, Netorah, Jonathan, Aduniah, Tobia; these all were Levites and with them were Elishama and Yehuram the Priests. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and with them the Levites, even Shemaiah, and Nethaniah, and Zebadiah, and Asahel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehonathan, and Adonijah, and Tobijah, and Tob-adonijah, the Levites; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, the priests. Brenton Septuagint Translation And with them were the Levites, Samaias, and Nathanias, and Zabdias, and Asiel, and Semiramoth, and Jonathan, and Adonias, and Tobias, and Tobadonias, Levites, and with them Elisama and Joram, the priests. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jehoshaphat Reigns in Judah…7In the third year of his reign, Jehoshaphat sent his officials Ben-hail, Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel, and Micaiah to teach in the cities of Judah, 8accompanied by certain Levites— Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tob-adonijah— along with the priests Elishama and Jehoram. 9They taught throughout Judah, taking with them the Book of the Law of the LORD. They went throughout the towns of Judah and taught the people.… Cross References Deuteronomy 33:10 He will teach Your ordinances to Jacob and Your law to Israel; he will set incense before You and whole burnt offerings on Your altar. Nehemiah 8:7-8 The Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, and Pelaiah—instructed the people in the Law as they stood in their places. / So they read from the Book of the Law of God, explaining it and giving insight, so that the people could understand what was being read. Ezra 7:10 For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the LORD, to practice it, and to teach its statutes and ordinances in Israel. 2 Chronicles 15:3 For many years Israel has been without the true God, without a priest to instruct them, and without the law. 2 Chronicles 35:3 To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: “Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel. 2 Kings 17:27-28 Then the king of Assyria commanded: “Send back one of the priests you carried off from Samaria, and have him go back to live there and teach the requirements of the God of the land.” / Thus one of the priests they had carried away came and lived in Bethel, and he began to teach them how they should worship the LORD. 2 Kings 23:2 And he went up to the house of the LORD with all the people of Judah and Jerusalem, as well as the priests and the prophets—all the people small and great—and in their hearing he read all the words of the Book of the Covenant that had been found in the house of the LORD. Malachi 2:7 For the lips of a priest should preserve knowledge, and people should seek instruction from his mouth, because he is the messenger of the LORD of Hosts. Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you as My priests. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children. Jeremiah 18:18 Then some said, “Come, let us make plans against Jeremiah, for the law will never be lost to the priest, nor counsel to the wise, nor an oracle to the prophet. Come, let us denounce him and pay no heed to any of his words.” Matthew 28:19-20 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Acts 8:30-31 So Philip ran up and heard the man reading Isaiah the prophet. “Do you understand what you are reading?” Philip asked. / “How can I,” he said, “unless someone guides me?” And he invited Philip to come up and sit with him. Romans 10:14-15 How then can they call on the One in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in the One of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach? / And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” 1 Timothy 4:13 Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching. 2 Timothy 2:2 And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well. Treasury of Scripture And with them he sent Levites, even Shemaiah, and Nethaniah, and Zebadiah, and Asahel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehonathan, and Adonijah, and Tobijah, and Tobadonijah, Levites; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, priests. priests Ezra 7:1-6 Now after these things, in the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Ezra the son of Seraiah, the son of Azariah, the son of Hilkiah, … Malachi 2:7 For the priest's lips should keep knowledge, and they should seek the law at his mouth: for he is the messenger of the LORD of hosts. Jump to Previous Adonijah Adoni'jah Asahel As'ahel Elishama Eli'shama Jehonathan Jehon'athan Jehoram Jeho'ram Jonathan Levites Nethaniah Nethani'ah Priests Shemaiah Shemai'ah Shemiramoth Shemi'ramoth Tobijah Tobi'jah Zebadiah Zebadi'ahJump to Next Adonijah Adoni'jah Asahel As'ahel Elishama Eli'shama Jehonathan Jehon'athan Jehoram Jeho'ram Jonathan Levites Nethaniah Nethani'ah Priests Shemaiah Shemai'ah Shemiramoth Shemi'ramoth Tobijah Tobi'jah Zebadiah Zebadi'ah2 Chronicles 17 1. Jehoshaphat, succeeding Asa, reigns well, and prospers7. 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 accompanied by certain Levites—Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tob-adonijah— The Levites were members of the tribe of Levi, set apart for religious duties and service in the temple. Their role was crucial in teaching the Law and maintaining the spiritual life of Israel. The mention of specific Levites highlights the organized effort to instruct the people in the ways of God. Each name listed here represents individuals who were likely respected and recognized for their dedication to the Lord's service. The presence of these Levites underscores the importance of teaching and preserving the Law, as seen in Deuteronomy 33:10, where the Levites are tasked with teaching Jacob God's laws. This initiative reflects King Jehoshaphat's commitment to spiritual reform and the centrality of God's Word in the life of the nation. along with the priests Elishama and Jehoram. Persons / Places / Events 1. JehoshaphatThe king of Judah who initiated religious reforms and sent officials, Levites, and priests to teach the people the Law of the Lord. 2. Levites Members of the tribe of Levi, assigned to religious duties and teaching the Law. 3. Priests Religious leaders responsible for temple services and teaching the Law. 4. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, where Jehoshaphat reigned and implemented his reforms. 5. Teaching Mission The event where Jehoshaphat sent officials, Levites, and priests to educate the people in the Law of the Lord. Teaching Points The Importance of Teaching God's WordJehoshaphat's initiative underscores the necessity of teaching and understanding God's Word for spiritual growth and societal stability. Role of Spiritual Leaders The Levites and priests exemplify the responsibility of spiritual leaders to educate and guide their communities in faith. Community Engagement in Faith The mission to teach the Law highlights the importance of engaging the entire community in learning and living out God's commandments. Continuity of God's Law The passage illustrates the continuity and relevance of God's Law across generations, urging believers to uphold and pass on biblical teachings. Leadership and Reform Jehoshaphat's leadership demonstrates how godly reforms can lead to spiritual renewal and national blessing. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 17How do we reconcile the differences between 1 Chronicles 17 and 2 Samuel 7 regarding the details of God's covenant with David? In Joshua 14:3–4, how does the Levites’ lack of a territorial inheritance align with other biblical passages that mention Levitical cities and lands? What evidence supports the existence of the Levites and captains mentioned in 2 Chronicles 23:8, and how do we reconcile any lack of external records? In 2 Chronicles 2:4, how can a temple truly contain God if other passages assert He cannot be confined?(8) And with them he sent Levites.--Rather, And with them were the Levites. The construction being changed. So LXX. and the Syriac. (Comp. 1Chronicles 16:41-42; 1Chronicles 15:18, for the same mode of enumeration, which is characteristic of the style of the chronicler. Zebadiah.--Some MSS. and Syriac and Arabic read Zechariah. Shemiramoth.--So LXX. and Vulg. (see 1Chronicles 16:5; 1Chronicles 15:18). The Heb. text is probably incorrect. Syriac and Arabic read instead Nat-ra. Tob-adonijah.--This curious name occurs only here, and is perhaps a mere mistake arising out of the preceding Adonijah and Tobijah. The Syriac and Arabic omit it. . . . Hebrew accompanied byוְעִמָּהֶ֣ם (wə·‘im·mā·hem) Conjunctive waw | Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 5973: With, equally with certain Levites— הַלְוִיִּ֗ם (hal·wî·yim) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi Shemaiah, שְֽׁמַֽעְיָ֡הוּ (šə·ma‘·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8098: Shemaiah -- 'Yah hears', the name of a number of Israelites Nethaniah, וּנְתַנְיָ֡הוּ (ū·nə·ṯan·yā·hū) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5418: Nethaniah -- 'given of Yah', the name of several Israelites Zebadiah, וּזְבַדְיָ֡הוּ (ū·zə·ḇaḏ·yā·hū) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2069: Zebadiah -- 'Yah has bestowed', the name of several Israelites Asahel, וַעֲשָׂהאֵ֡ל (wa·‘ă·śā·h·’êl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6214: Asahel -- 'God has made', four Israelites Shemiramoth, וּשְׁמִֽירָמ֡וֹת (ū·šə·mî·rā·mō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8070: Shemiramoth -- probably 'name of heights', two Levites Jehonathan, וִֽיהוֹנָתָן֩ (wî·hō·w·nā·ṯān) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3083: Jonathan -- 'the LORD has given', the name of a number of Israelites Adonijah, וַאֲדֹ֨נִיָּ֧הוּ (wa·’ă·ḏō·nî·yā·hū) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 138: Adonijah -- 'my Lord is Yahweh', the name of several Israelites Tobijah, וְטֽוֹבִיָּ֛הוּ (wə·ṭō·w·ḇî·yā·hū) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2900: Tobiah -- 'Yah is my good', three Israelites, also an Ammonite and Tob-adonijah— אֲדוֹנִיָּ֖ה (’ă·ḏō·w·nî·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2899: good is my LORD', a Levite along with וְעִמָּהֶ֛ם (wə·‘im·mā·hem) Conjunctive waw | Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 5973: With, equally with the priests הַכֹּהֲנִֽים׃ (hak·kō·hă·nîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3548: Priest Elishama אֱלִישָׁמָ֥ע (’ĕ·lî·šā·mā‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 476: Elishama -- 'God has heard', the name of several Israelites and Jehoram. וִֽיהוֹרָ֖ם (wî·hō·w·rām) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3088: Jehoram -- 'the LORD is exalted', the name of several Israelites Links 2 Chronicles 17:8 NIV2 Chronicles 17:8 NLT 2 Chronicles 17:8 ESV 2 Chronicles 17:8 NASB 2 Chronicles 17:8 KJV 2 Chronicles 17:8 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 17:8 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 17:8 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 17:8 French Bible 2 Chronicles 17:8 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 17:8 And with them the Levites even Shemaiah (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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