What other Biblical leaders exemplify similar qualities as Jehohanan in 2 Chronicles 17:15? Jehohanan’s Snapshot (2 Chronicles 17:15) “next to him Jehohanan the commander with 280,000;” • Commanded a massive force • Trusted by King Jehoshaphat for national defense • Demonstrated courage, organizational skill, and loyalty Core Traits Highlighted • Military courage under God’s authority • Dependable loyalty to a righteous king • Strategic oversight of large numbers of people • Commitment to strengthening God’s people against threats Leaders Who Mirror These Qualities • Joshua – Joshua 1:7–9 “Be strong and very courageous… do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” – Succeeds Moses, commands Israel’s armies, models unwavering courage and obedience. • Gideon – Judges 7:17–18 “Watch me… follow my lead… do as I do.” – Leads 300 men against Midian, trusts God’s strategy, shows bold leadership against overwhelming odds. • Jonathan (son of Saul) – 1 Samuel 14:6 “Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.” – Ventures with his armor-bearer, displays fearless faith and initiative on behalf of Israel. • Benaiah son of Jehoiada – 2 Samuel 23:20–22 “He struck down two mighty warriors of Moab… He also went down into a pit on a snowy day and killed a lion.” – Exemplifies valiant exploits, later commands David’s bodyguard, epitomizes loyalty and bravery. • Jehoiada the priest – 2 Chronicles 23:1–3 “Jehoiada strengthened himself and made a covenant with the commanders… and they went throughout Judah and gathered the Levites.” – Orchestrates a national uprising to restore the rightful king, blends spiritual vision with military organization. • Nehemiah – Nehemiah 4:16–18 “Half of my men did the work while the other half held spears, shields, bows, and armor.” – Oversees Jerusalem’s defenses, assigns armed shifts, merges practical planning with trust in God. • Hezekiah’s commanders – 2 Chronicles 32:7–8 “Be strong and courageous… With us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” – Rally Judah against Assyria, encourage the people with faith-filled resolve and strategic preparation. |
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