2 Chronicles 17:16

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Chronicles 17:16 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself unto Jehovah; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valor.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself unto Jehovah; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valor.
2 Chronicles 17:16 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Chronicles 17

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
16and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself unto Jehovah; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valor.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And next him was Amasiah the son of Zichri, etc.] He encamped next to him, as the Targum: who willingly offered himself unto the Lord; to fight the Lord’s battles, and without any stipend, as some think; or, as Kimchi, he offered gold and silver to the treasures of the house of the Lord: and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valour; the number was 80,000 less than the former; the whole of Judah amounted to 780,000 men.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“willingly: Jdg 5:2, Jdg 5:9; Ch1 29:9, Ch1 29:14, Ch1 29:17; Psa 110:3; Co2 8:3-5, Co2 8:12 2 Chronicles 17:17”
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