17:12a Jehoshaphat grew stronger and stronger,

So Jehoshaphat became very powerful.
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King Jehoshaphat continued to become more and more powerful.

17:12b he built fortresses and store cities in Judah

He built fortresses and towns to store supplies in Judah.
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He built towns with strong walls and towns in which he stored

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