2 Chronicles 17:7Also in the third year of his reign he sent his princes, even Ben Hail, and Obadiah, and Zechariah, and Nethanel, and Micaiah, to teach in the cities of Judah;
The setting
Cities throughout Judah, ~867 BC. King Jehoshaphat sends five princes along with Levites and priests on a systematic teaching tour, carrying scrolls of the Law to educate his people about God's requirements.
The emotion here: appreciative of systematic approach to spiritual education
The original word
lāmad (לָמַד) — to teach with hands-on instruction, not just lecture but practical training
Why it matters
This was the first organized national education program in biblical history
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Chronicles 17:7
Jehoshaphat sent PRINCES first — he used his highest officials to show teaching God's Word was the top priority
Common misconceptionPeople think teaching the Bible is only for pastors or parents, but Jehoshaphat used government officials — anyone in leadership has responsibility to pass on godly wisdom.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 2 Chronicles 17:7
Bible Genome reading
2 Chronicles 17:7 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Chronicles 17:7 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 growing, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include education, leadership. Notable phrases: sent his princes; to teach in the cities.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same growing
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
— Proverbs 22:6
“So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”
— Romans 10:17
“He must increase, but I must decrease.”
— John 3:30
“Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”
— Galatians 6:2
“He believed in Yahweh; and he reckoned it to him for righteousness.”
— Genesis 15:6
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