2 Chronicles 17:13He had many works in the cities of Judah; and men of war, mighty men of valor, in Jerusalem.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~870 BC. The royal barracks house elite warriors training and ready for battle. Modern-day Old City of Jerusalem.
The emotion here: pride in recording how God strengthened the kingdom's defenses
The original word
gibbor (גִּבּוֹר) — mighty warrior, hero, champion in battle
Why it matters
Jerusalem's location on hills made it naturally defensible, perfect for a military headquarters
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Chronicles 17:13
These weren't mercenaries — they were 'men of valor,' meaning character mattered as much as skill
Common misconceptionThis sounds like militarism, but 'men of valor' in Hebrew includes moral courage — Jehoshaphat wanted warriors with both fighting skill and godly character.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
2 Chronicles 17:13 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Chronicles 17:13 comes from the book of 2 Chronicles, written during the Divided Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is grateful, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include preparation, strength. Notable phrases: many works; mighty men of valor.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same grateful
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.”
— John 3:16
“I have fought the good fight. I have finished the course. I have kept the faith.”
— 2 Timothy 4:7
“It will be, that whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.'”
— Acts 2:21
“for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,”
— Ephesians 2:8
“So now it wasn't you who sent me here, but God, and he has made me a father to Pharaoh, lord of all his house, and ruler over all the land o…”
— Genesis 45:8
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