And he had much business in the cities of Judah: and the men of war, mighty men of valour, were in Jerusalem.
This verse belongs to many years of peace for Judah. During that time the surrounding nations left Judah unmolested because the fear of the Lord had fallen upon all the kingdoms round about Judah. Jehoshaphat used the peace to build up the cities of Judah, erecting castles and cities of store, and he had much business in the cities. For defense he kept men of war, mighty men of valor, waiting on him at Jerusalem, besides those he put in fortified and fenced cities throughout all Judah.
He waxed great exceedingly, blessed with riches and honor in abundance, with prosperity and military strength. From Philistia he received tribute money and presents, and from Arabia large flocks of sheep and goats. So blessed and strengthened, he was enabled to wield a mighty influence for truth and righteousness.
This verse belongs to many years of peace for Judah. During that time the surrounding nations left Judah unmolested because the fear of the Lord had fallen upon all the kingdoms round about Judah. Jehoshaphat used the peace to build up the cities of Judah, erecting castles and cities of store, and he had much business in the cities. For defense he kept men of war, mighty men of valor, waiting on him at Jerusalem, besides those he put in fortified and fenced cities throughout all Judah.
He waxed great exceedingly, blessed with riches and honor in abundance, with prosperity and military strength. From Philistia he received tribute money and presents, and from Arabia large flocks of sheep and goats. So blessed and strengthened, he was enabled to wield a mighty influence for truth and righteousness.