Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They were helped in fighting them, and God delivered the Hagrites and all their allies into their hands, because they cried out to him during the battle. He answered their prayers, because they trusted in him. New Living Translation They cried out to God during the battle, and he answered their prayer because they trusted in him. So the Hagrites and all their allies were defeated. English Standard Version And when they prevailed over them, the Hagrites and all who were with them were given into their hands, for they cried out to God in the battle, and he granted their urgent plea because they trusted in him. Berean Standard Bible And because they cried out to God in battle, they were helped against their enemies, and the Hagrites and all their allies were delivered into their hands. Because they put their trust in God, He answered their prayers. Berean Literal Bible And they were helped against them, and the Hagrites were delivered into their hands, and all who were with them, for they cried out to God in the battle, and He heeded the prayer of them because they put their trust in Him. King James Bible And they were helped against them, and the Hagarites were delivered into their hand, and all that were with them: for they cried to God in the battle, and he was intreated of them; because they put their trust in him. New King James Version And they were helped against them, and the Hagrites were delivered into their hand, and all who were with them, for they cried out to God in the battle. He heeded their prayer, because they put their trust in Him. New American Standard Bible They were helped against them, and the Hagrites and all who were with them were handed over to them; for they cried out to God in the battle, and He answered their prayers because they trusted in Him. NASB 1995 They were helped against them, and the Hagrites and all who were with them were given into their hand; for they cried out to God in the battle, and He answered their prayers because they trusted in Him. NASB 1977 And they were helped against them, and the Hagrites and all who were with them were given into their hand; for they cried out to God in the battle, and He was entreated for them, because they trusted in Him. Legacy Standard Bible They were helped against them, and the Hagrites and all who were with them were given into their hand; for they cried out to God in the battle, and He was moved by their entreaty because they trusted in Him. Amplified Bible They were given help against them, and the Hagrites were handed over to them, and all who were allied with them; for they cried out to God [for help] in the battle; and He granted their entreaty because they relied on and trusted in Him. Berean Annotated Bible And because they cried out to God {Elohim} in battle, they were helped against their enemies, and the Hagrites (wanderer) and all their allies were delivered into their hands. Because they put their trust in God, He answered their prayers. Christian Standard Bible They received help against these enemies because they cried out to God in battle, and the Hagrites and all their allies were handed over to them. He was receptive to their prayer because they trusted in him. Holman Christian Standard Bible They received help against these enemies because they cried out to God in battle, and the Hagrites and all their allies were handed over to them. He granted their request because they trusted in Him. American Standard Version And they were helped against them, and the Hagrites were delivered into their hand, and all that were with them; for they cried to God in the battle, and he was entreated of them, because they put their trust in him. Contemporary English Version Whenever these soldiers went to war against their enemies, they prayed to God and trusted him to help. That's why the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and East Manasseh defeated the Hagrites and their allies. English Revised Version And they were helped against them, and the Hagrites were delivered into their hand, and all that were with them: for they cried to God in the battle, and he was entreated of them; because they put their trust in him. GOD'S WORD® Translation and received help while fighting them. Hagar's descendants and the nations with them were handed over to Reuben's descendants. They had called out to God during the battle, and he answered their prayers because they trusted him. Good News Translation They put their trust in God and prayed to him for help, and God answered their prayers and made them victorious over the Hagrites and their allies. International Standard Version When they received assistance against them, the Hagrites and all of their allies were handed over to their control, because they cried out to God during the battle. He honored their entreaty, because they had placed their trust in him. NET Bible They received divine help in fighting them, and the Hagrites and all their allies were handed over to them. They cried out to God during the battle; he responded to their prayers because they trusted in him. New Heart English Bible They were helped against them, and the Hagrites were delivered into their hand, and all who were with them; for they cried to God in the battle, and he answered their petition, because they put their trust in him. Webster's Bible Translation And they were helped against them, and the Hagarites were delivered into their hand, and all that were with them: for they cried to God in the battle, and he was entreated by them; because they put their trust in him. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd because they cried out to God in battle, they were helped against their enemies, and the Hagrites and all their allies were delivered into their hands. Because they put their trust in God, He answered their prayers. World English Bible They were helped against them, and the Hagrites were delivered into their hand, and all who were with them; for they cried to God in the battle, and he answered them because they put their trust in him. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand they are helped against them, and the Hagarites are given into their hand, and all who [are] with them, for they cried to God in battle, and He received their plea, because they trusted in Him. Berean Literal Bible And they were helped against them, and the Hagrites were delivered into their hands, and all who were with them, for they cried out to God in the battle, and He heeded the prayer of them because they put their trust in Him. Young's Literal Translation and they are helped against them, and the Hagarites are given into their hand, and all who are with them, for they cried to God in battle, and He was entreated of them, because they trusted in Him. Smith's Literal Translation And they will be helped against them, and the Hagarites will be given into their hand, and all with them: for they cried to God in the war, and he was entreated for them, for they trusted in him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleGave them help. And the Agarites were delivered into their hands, and all that were with them, because they called upon God in the battle: and he heard them, because they had put their faith in him. Catholic Public Domain Version And the Hagarites were delivered into their hands, and all who were with them. For they called upon God while they did battle. And he heeded them, because they had trusted in him. New American Bible they received help so that the Hagrites and all who were with them were delivered into their power. For during the battle they cried out to God, and he heard them because they had put their trust in him. New Revised Standard Version and when they received help against them, the Hagrites and all who were with them were given into their hands, for they cried to God in the battle, and he granted their entreaty because they trusted in him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they carried away abundant goods and cattle: fifty thousand camels, two hundred and fifty thousand sheep, two thousand asses, and a hundred thousand persons. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they were delivered into their hands, because they had prayed to LORD JEHOVAH in battle, and he paid attention to their voice, because they trusted upon him. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And they were helped against them, and the Hagrites were delivered into their hand, and all that were with them; for they cried to God in the battle, and He was entreated of them, because they put their trust in Him. Brenton Septuagint Translation and they prevailed against them: and the Agaraeans were given into their hands, they and all their tents: for they cried to God in the battle, and he hearkened to them, because they trusted on him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Descendants of Gad…19They waged war against the Hagrites, as well as Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab. 20And because they cried out to God in battle, they were helped against their enemies, and the Hagrites and all their allies were delivered into their hands. Because they put their trust in God, He answered their prayers. 21They seized the livestock of the Hagrites—50,000 camels, 250,000 sheep, and 2,000 donkeys. They also took 100,000 captives,… Cross References And because they cried out to God in battle, 2 Chronicles 14:11 Then Asa cried out to the LORD his God: “O LORD, there is no one besides You to help the powerless against the mighty. Help us, O LORD our God, for we rely on You, and in Your name we have come against this multitude. O LORD, You are our God. Do not let a mere mortal prevail against You.” 2 Chronicles 32:20 In response, King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz cried out to heaven in prayer, Psalm 18:6 In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for His help reached His ears. they were helped against their enemies, 2 Chronicles 14:12 So the LORD struck down the Cushites before Asa and Judah, and the Cushites fled. Psalm 18:17 He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from foes too mighty for me. Psalm 44:7 For You save us from our enemies; You put those who hate us to shame. and the Hagrites and all their allies were delivered into their hands. Psalm 83:6-8 the tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites, of Moab and the Hagrites, / of Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek, of Philistia with the people of Tyre. / Even Assyria has joined them, lending strength to the sons of Lot. Selah Joshua 10:8 The LORD said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid of them, for I have delivered them into your hand. Not one of them shall stand against you.” 1 Samuel 14:10 But if they say, ‘Come on up,’ then we will go up, because this will be our sign that the LORD has delivered them into our hands.” Because they put their trust in God, 2 Chronicles 13:18 Thus the Israelites were subdued at that time, and the men of Judah prevailed because they relied on the LORD, the God of their fathers. 2 Chronicles 16:8 Were not the Cushites and Libyans a vast army with many chariots and horsemen? Yet because you relied on the LORD, He delivered them into your hand. Psalm 37:5 Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it. He answered their prayers. 2 Kings 20:5 “Go back and tell Hezekiah the leader of My people that this is what the LORD, the God of your father David, says: ‘I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. I will surely heal you. On the third day from now you will go up to the house of the LORD. Psalm 66:19 But God has surely heard; He has attended to the sound of my prayer. Psalm 34:4 I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 22:4-5 In You our fathers trusted; they trusted and You delivered them. / They cried out to You and were set free; they trusted in You and were not disappointed. Treasury of Scripture And they were helped against them, and the Hagarites were delivered into their hand, and all that were with them: for they cried to God in the battle, and he was entreated of them; because they put their trust in him. And they. 1 Chronicles 5:22 For there fell down many slain, because the war was of God. And they dwelt in their steads until the captivity. Exodus 17:11 And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed. Joshua 10:14,42 And there was no day like that before it or after it, that the LORD hearkened unto the voice of a man: for the LORD fought for Israel… for they cried. 1 Kings 8:44,45 If thy people go out to battle against their enemy, whithersoever thou shalt send them, and shall pray unto the LORD toward the city which thou hast chosen, and toward the house that I have built for thy name: … 2 Chronicles 13:14,15 And when Judah looked back, behold, the battle was before and behind: and they cried unto the LORD, and the priests sounded with the trumpets… 2 Chronicles 14:11-13 And Asa cried unto the LORD his God, and said, LORD, it is nothing with thee to help, whether with many, or with them that have no power: help us, O LORD our God; for we rest on thee, and in thy name we go against this multitude. O LORD, thou art our God; let not man prevail against thee… in the battle. 1 Kings 22:32 And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, that they said, Surely it is the king of Israel. And they turned aside to fight against him: and Jehoshaphat cried out. 2 Chronicles 13:13,14 But Jeroboam caused an ambushment to come about behind them: so they were before Judah, and the ambushment was behind them… 2 Chronicles 14:10,11 Then Asa went out against him, and they set the battle in array in the valley of Zephathah at Mareshah… because. Psalm 9:10 And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee. Psalm 20:7,8 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God… Psalm 22:4,5 Our fathers trusted in thee: they trusted, and thou didst deliver them… Jump to Previous Allies Battle Cried Delivered Ear Entreated Entreaty Faith Fight Fighting Granted Hagarites Hagrites Hand Handed Hands Help Helped Intreated Power Prayers Received Trust TrustedJump to Next Allies Battle Cried Delivered Ear Entreated Entreaty Faith Fight Fighting Granted Hagarites Hagrites Hand Handed Hands Help Helped Intreated Power Prayers Received Trust Trusted1 Chronicles 5 1. Judah and Joseph preferred before Reuben, who forfeited his birthright.3. Ruben's descendants; some of whom vanquish the Hagarites. 11. The chief men of Gad, and their habitations. 18. Ruben, Gad, and half of Manasseh, obtain a victory over the Hagarites. 23. The habitations and chief men of that half of Manasseh. 25. The captivity of the two tribes and half, for their sins. And because they cried out to God in battle In the context of ancient Israel, crying out to God in battle was a common practice, reflecting a deep reliance on divine intervention. This phrase highlights the Israelites' recognition of their dependence on God for victory. The act of crying out signifies a heartfelt plea for help, often seen in the Psalms (e.g., Psalm 18:6). It underscores the belief that God is a present help in times of trouble (Psalm 46:1). they were helped against their enemies and the Hagrites and all their allies were delivered into their hands Because they put their trust in God He answered their prayers Persons / Places / Events 1. The Reubenites, Gadites, and the half-tribe of ManassehThese were the tribes of Israel involved in the battle against the Hagrites. They were known for their valor and strength in battle. 2. The Hagrites A nomadic tribe that lived east of the Jordan River. They were often in conflict with the Israelites. 3. The Battle A significant conflict where the Israelite tribes sought divine intervention against their enemies. 4. God's Intervention The divine assistance provided to the Israelites, resulting in their victory over the Hagrites and their allies. 5. Prayer and Trust The act of crying out to God and trusting in Him, which was pivotal in securing victory. Teaching Points The Power of PrayerIn times of trouble, turning to God in prayer is crucial. The Israelites' victory was directly linked to their earnest prayers. Trust in God Trusting in God is essential for overcoming life's battles. The Israelites' faith was rewarded with divine intervention. Divine Assistance God is willing to help those who seek Him sincerely. The Israelites' experience shows that God responds to genuine cries for help. Community in Faith The collective faith and prayer of the community can lead to miraculous outcomes. The tribes united in their plea to God. God's Faithfulness God honors His promises and is faithful to those who trust in Him. The victory over the Hagrites is a testament to His faithfulness. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 5:20?2. How does 1 Chronicles 5:20 demonstrate the power of prayer in battles? 3. What role does faith play in achieving victory according to 1 Chronicles 5:20? 4. How can we apply "they cried out to God" in our daily struggles? 5. What other biblical battles show reliance on God for victory? 6. How can we cultivate trust in God as seen in 1 Chronicles 5:20? 7. How does 1 Chronicles 5:20 demonstrate the power of faith in God during battles? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in 1 Chronicles 5:20? 9. How does 1 Chronicles 5:20 reflect God's response to prayer and trust? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 5? 11. Who were the Hagarites in historical context? 12. Who were the Hagarites in historical context? 13. Does 1 Chronicles 28:5, where David says God chose Solomon as king, align with or contradict other biblical passages about political intrigue in David's succession? 14. Is there any evidence outside the Bible confirming the Hagrites mentioned in 1 Chronicles 5:19-22 and their defeat? What Does 1 Chronicles 5:20 Mean And because they cried out to God in battleThe tribal warriors of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh were outnumbered and on foreign soil, yet they “cried out to God in battle”. • Crying out is more than a quick request; it is urgent, whole-hearted dependence, like Judah’s cry in 2 Chronicles 13:14–15 where “the priests sounded the trumpets, and the men of Judah raised the battle cry. And when they shouted, God routed Jeroboam.” • Scripture consistently pairs desperate prayer with divine action—see Exodus 14:15 and Psalm 18:6. • Their first instinct was spiritual, not strategic. That pattern still holds: Philippians 4:6 urges us, “in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” They were helped against their enemies The text immediately states the result: “they were helped against their enemies”. • Help came from the Lord, echoing Deuteronomy 20:4—“For the Lord your God is the One who goes with you to fight for you.” • Psalm 46:1 reminds us, “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.” • Notice that divine help does not negate human effort. They still drew swords, yet victory was credited to God. The Hagrites and all their allies were delivered into their hands God’s help was tangible: “the Hagrites and all their allies were delivered into their hands”. • Deliverance was complete; none of the coalition forces escaped. Joshua 23:10 testifies that “one of you can put a thousand to flight, because the Lord your God fights for you.” • Such victories serve as public proof of God’s supremacy, like David declaring in 1 Samuel 17:46, “the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel.” • The battle’s outcome became part of Israel’s collective memory, encouraging future faith (Psalm 78:4). Because they put their trust in God The causal link is unmistakable: victory came “because they put their trust in God”. • Trust is active reliance, not passive belief—Proverbs 3:5 urges, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart.” • Trust shifts confidence from human numbers (20 × 10^3 troops, 100 × 100 allies?) to divine certainty. Psalm 20:7 contrasts, “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.” • Genuine trust produces obedience and courage; Isaiah 26:3 promises perfect peace to the mind “steadfast” on God. He answered their prayers The narrative concludes, “He answered their prayers”, underlining that prayer was not a formality but the decisive factor. • 1 John 5:14-15 assures believers, “If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us… we know that we have what we asked of Him.” • Psalm 34:4-6 offers the same pattern: “I sought the Lord, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.” • Answered prayer glorifies God and strengthens the faith of those who prayed, fueling future dependence (Jeremiah 33:3). Summary 1 Chronicles 5:20 presents a timeless equation: urgent prayer + genuine trust = divine help and decisive victory. The tribes cried out, God intervened, enemies fell, and prayers were answered—all because the warriors placed full confidence in the Lord rather than in themselves. The passage invites every believer to bring battles—spiritual or practical—to God first, trusting His unfailing power to deliver. Hebrew And becauseכִּ֠י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction they cried out זָעֲקוּ֙ (zā·‘ă·qū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 2199: To shriek, to announce, convene publicly to God לֵאלֹהִ֤ים (lê·lō·hîm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative in battle, בַּמִּלְחָמָ֔ה (bam·mil·ḥā·māh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4421: A battle, war they were helped וַיֵּעָזְר֣וּ (way·yê·‘ā·zə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5826: To surround, protect, aid against [their enemies], עֲלֵיהֶ֔ם (‘ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against and the Hagrites הַֽהַגְרִיאִ֔ים (ha·haḡ·rî·’îm) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 1905: Hagrites -- a Hagrite and all וְכֹ֖ל (wə·ḵōl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every their allies שֶׁ֣עִמָּהֶ֑ם (še·‘im·mā·hem) Pronoun - relative | Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 5973: With, equally with were delivered וַיִּנָּתְנ֤וּ (way·yin·nā·ṯə·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5414: To give, put, set into their hands. בְיָדָם֙ (ḇə·yā·ḏām) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3027: A hand Because כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction they put their trust בָ֥טְחוּ (ḇā·ṭə·ḥū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 982: To trust, be confident, sure in [God], בֽוֹ׃ (ḇōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew He answered their prayers. וְנַעְתּ֥וֹר (wə·na‘·tō·wr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Infinitive absolute Strong's 6279: To burn incense in worship, intercede Links 1 Chronicles 5:20 NIV1 Chronicles 5:20 NLT 1 Chronicles 5:20 ESV 1 Chronicles 5:20 NASB 1 Chronicles 5:20 KJV 1 Chronicles 5:20 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 5:20 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 5:20 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 5:20 French Bible 1 Chronicles 5:20 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 5:20 They were helped against them and (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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