2Ch 17:14-16 | KingComments | STEP | The last verses of the chapter describe the character and abilities of five army commanders. A commander is able to deploy his “valiant warriors” where necessary. The commanders are soldiers who have grown into leaders. There are several commanders. Their cooperation is important. They stand shoulder to shoulder in the battle. We repeatedly read about “and next to him” ( ). All of them “served the king” ( ). The king is the commander-in-chief. The cooperation of the commanders will run smoothly if each of them follows the instructions of the commander-in-chief. The mentioned commanders and their troops are not the only ones who are in the service of the king. Jehoshaphat also placed men in the fortified cities throughout Juda. His power is great! The chronicler mentions something special about one of the commanders, Amasiah ( ). Amasiah is one “who volunteered for the LORD”. It seems to indicate an extra, a deeper motive. The others do their work well too, but with him it comes out strongly that he does it voluntarily and for the LORD. We can say that he first gave himself to the Lord and then to God’s people ( ; ).

‏ 2 Chronicles 17:14-16

The Valiant Warriors of Jehoshaphat

The last verses of the chapter describe the character and abilities of five army commanders. A commander is able to deploy his “valiant warriors” where necessary. The commanders are soldiers who have grown into leaders.

There are several commanders. Their cooperation is important. They stand shoulder to shoulder in the battle. We repeatedly read about “and next to him” (2Chr 17:15 ; 16 ; 18). All of them “served the king” (2Chr 17:19). The king is the commander-in-chief. The cooperation of the commanders will run smoothly if each of them follows the instructions of the commander-in-chief. The mentioned commanders and their troops are not the only ones who are in the service of the king. Jehoshaphat also placed men in the fortified cities throughout Juda. His power is great!

The chronicler mentions something special about one of the commanders, Amasiah (2Chr 17:16). Amasiah is one “who volunteered for the LORD”. It seems to indicate an extra, a deeper motive. The others do their work well too, but with him it comes out strongly that he does it voluntarily and for the LORD. We can say that he first gave himself to the Lord and then to God’s people (2Cor 8:5b; Rom 12:1).