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2 Chronicles 17:15

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and next to him Jehohanan the captain, and with him two hundred eighty thousand;

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The Kingdoms of Israel and JudahThe divided monarchy, showing the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah.

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Jerusalem, the capital of Judah and site of the temple, was the religious and royal center from which King Jehoshaphat organized Judah’s defense. In this passage, Adnah’s large contingent reflects the strength available to protect the covenant kingdom centered on Jerusalem.

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2 Chronicles 17:15 mentions Jerusalem.

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