2 Chronicles 17:7 meaning and explanation

In the third year of his reign, Jehoshaphat sent his officials Ben-hail, Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel, and Micaiah to teach in the cities of Judah,

2 Chronicles 17:7, Berean Standard Bible

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In the third year of his reign, King Jehoshaphat of Judah sent five named officials from Jerusalem to teach in the towns of Judah. The next verses show Levites and priests travelling with them, carrying the Book of the Law of the LORD, so this was a royal initiative to instruct ordinary people in God's word rather than leaving teaching to the sanctuary alone.

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