Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and the men of Judah raised the battle cry. At the sound of their battle cry, God routed Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah. New Living Translation and the men of Judah began to shout. At the sound of their battle cry, God defeated Jeroboam and all Israel and routed them before Abijah and the army of Judah. English Standard Version Then the men of Judah raised the battle shout. And when the men of Judah shouted, God defeated Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah. Berean Standard Bible and the men of Judah raised the battle cry. And when they raised the cry, God routed Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah. King James Bible Then the men of Judah gave a shout: and as the men of Judah shouted, it came to pass, that God smote Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah. New King James Version Then the men of Judah gave a shout; and as the men of Judah shouted, it happened that God struck Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah. New American Standard Bible Then the men of Judah raised a war cry, and when the men of Judah raised the war cry, God defeated Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah. NASB 1995 Then the men of Judah raised a war cry, and when the men of Judah raised the war cry, then it was that God routed Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah. NASB 1977 Then the men of Judah raised a war cry, and when the men of Judah raised the war cry, then it was that God routed Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah. Legacy Standard Bible Then the men of Judah raised a shout of war, and when the men of Judah raised the shout of war, then it was that God smote Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah. Amplified Bible Then the men of Judah raised a war cry; and as they shouted, God struck Jeroboam and all Israel [with defeat] before Abijah and Judah. Christian Standard Bible and the men of Judah raised the battle cry. When the men of Judah raised the battle cry, God routed Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah. Holman Christian Standard Bible and the men of Judah raised the battle cry. When the men of Judah raised the battle cry, God routed Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah. American Standard Version Then the men of Judah gave a shout: and as the men of Judah shouted, it came to pass, that God smote Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah. Contemporary English Version and the troops let out a battle cry. Then with Abijah leading them into battle, God defeated Jeroboam and Israel's army. English Revised Version Then the men of Judah gave a shout: and as the men of Judah shouted, it came to pass, that God smote Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah. GOD'S WORD® Translation and the men of Judah shouted. When they shouted, God attacked Jeroboam and all Israel in front of Abijah and Judah. Good News Translation The Judeans gave a loud shout, and led by Abijah, they attacked; God defeated Jeroboam and the Israelite army. International Standard Version Then the army of Judah sounded a war cry, and God routed Jeroboam and the entire army of Israel in front of Abijah and Judah. NET Bible and the men of Judah gave the battle cry. As the men of Judah gave the battle cry, the LORD struck down Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah. New Heart English Bible Then the men of Judah gave a shout: and as the men of Judah shouted, it happened, that God struck Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah. Webster's Bible Translation Then the men of Judah gave a shout: and as the men of Judah shouted, it came to pass, that God smote Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleand the men of Judah raised the battle cry. And when they raised the cry, God routed Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah. World English Bible Then the men of Judah gave a shout. As the men of Judah shouted, God struck Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the men of Judah shout; and it comes to pass, at the shouting of the men of Judah, that God has struck Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah. Young's Literal Translation and the men of Judah shout -- and it cometh to pass, at the shouting of the men of Judah, that God hath smitten Jeroboam, and all Israel, before Abijah and Judah. Smith's Literal Translation And the men of Judah will shout: and it will be in the shouting of the men of Judah, and God smote Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd all the men of Juda shouted: and behold when they shouted, God terrified Jeroboam, and all Israel that stood against Abia and Juda. Catholic Public Domain Version And all the men of Judah shouted out. And behold, when they cried out, God terrified Jeroboam, and all of Israel who were standing in opposition to Abijah and Judah. New American Bible Then the Judahites shouted; and when they shouted, God struck down Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah. New Revised Standard Version Then the people of Judah raised the battle shout. And when the people of Judah shouted, God defeated Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd it came to pass when the men of the house of Judah shouted, the LORD defeated Jeroboam the son of Nebat and all Israel before Judah and Abijah. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And it was that when the men of the house of Yehuda lifted up their voice, also LORD JEHOVAH defeated Yorbaam, son of Nebat, and Israel before Yehuda and before Abia. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then the men of Judah gave a shout; and as the men of Judah shouted, it came to pass, that God smote Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the men of Juda shouted: and it came to pass, when the men of Juda shouted, that the Lord smote Jeroboam and Israel before Abia and Juda. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Civil War Against Jeroboam…14When Judah turned and discovered that the battle was both before and behind them, they cried out to the LORD. Then the priests blew the trumpets, 15and the men of Judah raised the battle cry. And when they raised the cry, God routed Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah. 16So the Israelites fled before Judah, and God delivered them into their hands.… Cross References Joshua 6:20 So when the rams’ horns sounded, the people shouted. When they heard the blast of the horn, the people gave a great shout, and the wall collapsed. Then all the people charged straight into the city and captured it. Judges 7:20-22 The three companies blew their horns and shattered their jars. Holding the torches in their left hands and the horns in their right hands, they shouted, “A sword for the LORD and for Gideon!” / Each Israelite took his position around the camp, and the entire Midianite army fled, crying out as they ran. / And when the three hundred rams’ horns sounded, the LORD set all the men in the camp against one another with their swords. The army fled to Beth-shittah toward Zererah as far as the border of Abel-meholah near Tabbath. 1 Samuel 7:10 As the Philistines drew near to fight against Israel, Samuel was offering up the burnt offering. But that day the LORD thundered loudly against the Philistines and threw them into such confusion that they fled before Israel. 2 Chronicles 20:22 The moment they began their shouts and praises, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who had come against Judah, and they were defeated. Exodus 14:24-25 At morning watch, however, the LORD looked down on the army of the Egyptians from the pillar of fire and cloud, and He threw their camp into confusion. / He caused their chariot wheels to wobble, so that they had difficulty driving. “Let us flee from the Israelites,” said the Egyptians, “for the LORD is fighting for them against Egypt!” 1 Samuel 17:52 Then the men of Israel and Judah charged forward with a shout and pursued the Philistines to the entrance of Gath and to the gates of Ekron. And the bodies of the Philistines were strewn along the Shaaraim road to Gath and Ekron. 2 Kings 7:6-7 For the Lord had caused the Arameans to hear the sound of chariots, horses, and a great army, so that they said to one another, “Look, the king of Israel must have hired the kings of the Hittites and Egyptians to attack us.” / Thus the Arameans had arisen and fled at twilight, abandoning their tents and horses and donkeys. The camp was intact, and they had run for their lives. Psalm 18:13-14 The LORD thundered from heaven; the voice of the Most High resounded—hailstones and coals of fire. / He shot His arrows and scattered the foes; He hurled lightning and routed them. Isaiah 30:30-31 And the LORD will cause His majestic voice to be heard and His mighty arm to be revealed, striking in angry wrath with a flame of consuming fire, and with cloudburst, storm, and hailstones. / For Assyria will be shattered at the voice of the LORD; He will strike them with His scepter. Acts 16:25-26 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. / Suddenly a strong earthquake shook the foundations of the prison. At once all the doors flew open and everyone’s chains came loose. Revelation 11:15 Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.” Matthew 28:2 Suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, rolled away the stone, and sat on it. Acts 4:31 After they had prayed, their meeting place was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. Hebrews 11:30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days. Revelation 19:1-2 After this I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude in heaven, shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God! / For His judgments are true and just. He has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality. He has avenged the blood of His servants that was poured out by her hand.” Treasury of Scripture Then the men of Judah gave a shout: and as the men of Judah shouted, it came to pass, that God smote Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah. as the men 2 Chronicles 20:21 And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy endureth for ever. Joshua 6:16,20 And it came to pass at the seventh time, when the priests blew with the trumpets, Joshua said unto the people, Shout; for the LORD hath given you the city… Judges 7:18-22 When I blow with a trumpet, I and all that are with me, then blow ye the trumpets also on every side of all the camp, and say, The sword of the LORD, and of Gideon… God smote 2 Chronicles 14:12 So the LORD smote the Ethiopians before Asa, and before Judah; and the Ethiopians fled. Numbers 32:4 Even the country which the LORD smote before the congregation of Israel, is a land for cattle, and thy servants have cattle: Joshua 11:8 And the LORD delivered them into the hand of Israel, who smote them, and chased them unto great Zidon, and unto Misrephothmaim, and unto the valley of Mizpeh eastward; and they smote them, until they left them none remaining. Jump to Previous Abijah Abi'jah Battle Cry Defeated Fear Israel Jeroboam Jerobo'am Judah Loud Raised Routed Shout Shouted Shouting Smitten Smote Sound Struck WarJump to Next Abijah Abi'jah Battle Cry Defeated Fear Israel Jeroboam Jerobo'am Judah Loud Raised Routed Shout Shouted Shouting Smitten Smote Sound Struck War2 Chronicles 13 1. Abijah succeeding makes war against Jeroboam4. he declares the right of his cause 13. Trusting in God, he overcomes Jeroboam 21. The wives and children of Abijah and the men of Judah raised the battle cry. The battle cry was a common practice in ancient warfare, serving both to intimidate the enemy and to rally one's own troops. In the context of Judah, this cry was not just a military tactic but also a spiritual act, invoking God's presence and power. The men of Judah, under King Abijah, were facing a numerically superior force led by Jeroboam. The battle cry symbolized their reliance on God, echoing the biblical theme that victory comes not by might, but by the Spirit of the Lord (Zechariah 4:6). And when they raised the cry, God routed Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah. Persons / Places / Events 1. JudahThe southern kingdom of Israel, consisting of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin, under the leadership of King Abijah during this battle. 2. Abijah The king of Judah, who led his people in battle against the northern kingdom of Israel, ruled by Jeroboam. 3. Jeroboam The first king of the northern kingdom of Israel, who led the ten tribes in rebellion against the house of David. 4. Israel Refers to the northern kingdom, consisting of the ten tribes that broke away from the united monarchy after Solomon's reign. 5. God's Intervention The divine act where God intervened on behalf of Judah, causing the defeat of Jeroboam and his forces. Teaching Points The Power of a Faithful CryThe men of Judah raised a battle cry, symbolizing their faith and reliance on God. In our lives, we should remember the power of calling out to God in times of need. Divine Intervention in Human Affairs God actively participates in the lives of His people. This passage reminds us that God can and does intervene in our struggles when we trust in Him. Leadership and Faith Abijah's leadership, despite his flaws, was marked by a reliance on God. Leaders today should seek God's guidance and trust in His power. The Consequences of Rebellion Jeroboam's defeat serves as a warning against rebelling against God's established order. We should strive to align our actions with God's will. Unity and Division The division between Judah and Israel highlights the destructive nature of disunity. In the body of Christ, we should work towards unity and reconciliation. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 13Who was King Abijah in the Bible? 2 Chronicles 13 compared with 1 Kings 15:3 - Why does Abijah appear more faithful in Chronicles than in Kings, and what might explain this seeming discrepancy? In 1 Kings 15:2, why does Abijam's mother appear as 'Maachah,' while 2 Chronicles 13:2 identifies her differently? 2 Chronicles 13:3 - How historically plausible is an army of 400,000 under Abijah's command at that time?(15) Then the men of Judah gave a shout.--The same verb (h?ria') occurred in 2Chronicles 13:12, in the sense of sounding an alarm with the "trumpets of alarm" (t'r-'ah.) Here our version gives the right sense. Immediately after the priests had blown a blast upon the trumpets, the warriors raised a shout or war- cry. (Comp. Judges 7:18-20). God smote Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah.--The wild panic which seized the host of Israel, when they heard the shout of their foes, is thus forcibly described. The same phrase is used in Judges 20:35, and again by the chronicler (2Chronicles 14:12). (Comp. the Vulg., "perterruit Deus Jeroboam et omnem Israel." Syriac, "the Lord routed," &c.) Hebrew and the menאִ֣ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person of Judah יְהוּדָ֑ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites raised the battle cry. וַיָּרִ֖יעוּ (way·yā·rî·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7321: To mar, to split the ears, shout And when [they] אִ֣ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person raised the cry, בְּהָרִ֙יעַ֙ (bə·hā·rî·a‘) Preposition-b | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 7321: To mar, to split the ears, shout God וְהָאֱלֹהִ֗ים (wə·hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative routed נָגַ֤ף (nā·ḡap̄) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5062: To push, gore, defeat, stub, inflict Jeroboam יָֽרָבְעָם֙ (yā·rā·ḇə·‘ām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3379: Jeroboam -- 'the people increase', the name of two Israelites kings and all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc before לִפְנֵ֥י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face Abijah אֲבִיָּ֖ה (’ă·ḇî·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 29: Abijah -- 'Yah is my father', an Israelite name and Judah. וִיהוּדָֽה׃ (wî·hū·ḏāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites Links 2 Chronicles 13:15 NIV2 Chronicles 13:15 NLT 2 Chronicles 13:15 ESV 2 Chronicles 13:15 NASB 2 Chronicles 13:15 KJV 2 Chronicles 13:15 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 13:15 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 13:15 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 13:15 French Bible 2 Chronicles 13:15 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 13:15 Then the men of Judah gave (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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