2 Chronicles 13:20
New International Version
Jeroboam did not regain power during the time of Abijah. And the LORD struck him down and he died.

New Living Translation
So Jeroboam of Israel never regained his power during Abijah’s lifetime, and finally the LORD struck him down and he died.

English Standard Version
Jeroboam did not recover his power in the days of Abijah. And the LORD struck him down, and he died.

Berean Standard Bible
Jeroboam did not again recover his power during the days of Abijah, and the LORD struck him down and he died.

King James Bible
Neither did Jeroboam recover strength again in the days of Abijah: and the LORD struck him, and he died.

New King James Version
So Jeroboam did not recover strength again in the days of Abijah; and the LORD struck him, and he died.

New American Standard Bible
Jeroboam did not again recover strength in the days of Abijah; and the LORD struck him and he died.

NASB 1995
Jeroboam did not again recover strength in the days of Abijah; and the LORD struck him and he died.

NASB 1977
And Jeroboam did not again recover strength in the days of Abijah; and the LORD struck him and he died.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now Jeroboam did not again recover power in the days of Abijah; and Yahweh smote him and he died.

Amplified Bible
Jeroboam did not recover strength again during the time of [the reign of] Abijah. And the LORD struck him and he died.

Christian Standard Bible
Jeroboam no longer retained his power during Abijah’s reign; ultimately, the LORD struck him and he died.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Jeroboam no longer retained his power during Abijah’s reign; ultimately, the LORD struck him and he died.

American Standard Version
Neither did Jeroboam recover strength again in the days of Abijah: and Jehovah smote him, and he died.

Contemporary English Version
Jeroboam never regained his power during the rest of Abijah's rule. The LORD punished Jeroboam, and he died, but Abijah became more powerful.

English Revised Version
Neither did Jeroboam recover strength again in the days of Abijah: and the LORD smote him, and he died.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jeroboam never regained power during Abijah's time. The LORD caused Jeroboam to become sick, and Jeroboam died.

Good News Translation
Jeroboam never regained his power during Abijah's reign. Finally the LORD struck him down, and he died.

International Standard Version
Jeroboam never recovered his strength for the rest of Abijah's life. The LORD struck Jeroboam, and he died,

Majority Standard Bible
Jeroboam did not again recover his power during the days of Abijah, and the LORD struck him down and he died.

NET Bible
Jeroboam did not regain power during the reign of Abijah. The LORD struck him down and he died.

New Heart English Bible
Jeroboam did not recover strength again in the days of Abijah. The LORD struck him, and he died.

Webster's Bible Translation
Neither did Jeroboam recover strength again in the days of Abijah: and the LORD struck him, and he died.

World English Bible
Jeroboam didn’t recover strength again in the days of Abijah. Yahweh struck him, and he died.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Jeroboam has not retained power anymore in the days of Abijah, and YHWH strikes him, and he dies.

Young's Literal Translation
And Jeroboam hath not retained power any more in the days of Abijah, and Jehovah smiteth him, and he dieth.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jeroboam retained no more strength in the days of Abijah: and Jehovah will smite him and he will die.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Jeroboam was not able to resist any more, in the days of Abia: and the Lord struck him, and he died.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Jeroboam no longer had the strength to resist, in the days of Abijah. And the Lord struck him, and he died.

New American Bible
Jeroboam did not regain power during Abijah’s time; the LORD struck him down and he died,

New Revised Standard Version
Jeroboam did not recover his power in the days of Abijah; the LORD struck him down, and he died.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Neither did Jereboam recover strength again in the days of Abijah; and the LORD struck Jeroboam, and he died.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Yorbaam’s power waned again in the days of Abiah, and LORD JEHOVAH struck Yorbaam and he died.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Neither did Jeroboam recover strength again in the days of Abijah; and the LORD smote him, and he died.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Jeroboam did not recover strength again all the days of Abia: and the Lord smote him, and he died.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Civil War Against Jeroboam
19Abijah pursued Jeroboam and captured some cities from him: Bethel, Jeshanah, and Ephron, along with their villages. 20Jeroboam did not again recover his power during the days of Abijah, and the LORD struck him down and he died. 21But Abijah grew strong, married fourteen wives, and became the father of twenty-two sons and sixteen daughters.…

Cross References
1 Kings 15:9-24
In the twentieth year of Jeroboam’s reign over Israel, Asa became king of Judah, / and he reigned in Jerusalem forty-one years. His grandmother’s name was Maacah daughter of Abishalom. / And Asa did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, as his father David had done. ...

1 Kings 14:30
There was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam throughout their days.

1 Kings 15:6
And there was war between the houses of Rehoboam and Jeroboam all the days of Abijam’s life.

1 Kings 15:16
Now there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel throughout their days.

1 Kings 15:7
As for the rest of the acts of Abijam, along with all his accomplishments, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? And there was war between Abijam and Jeroboam.

1 Kings 15:8
And Abijam rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David, and his son Asa reigned in his place.

1 Kings 15:17-22
Baasha king of Israel went to war against Judah and fortified Ramah to prevent anyone from leaving or entering the territory of Asa king of Judah. / So Asa withdrew all the silver and gold that remained in the treasuries of the house of the LORD and the royal palace. He entrusted it to his servants and sent them with this message to Ben-hadad son of Tabrimmon, the son of Hezion, the king of Aram, who was ruling in Damascus: / “Let there be a treaty between me and you as there was between my father and your father. See, I have sent you a gift of silver and gold. Now go and break your treaty with Baasha king of Israel, so that he will withdraw from me.” ...

1 Kings 15:25-32
In the second year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Nadab son of Jeroboam became king of Israel, and he reigned two years. / And he did evil in the sight of the LORD and walked in the way of his father and in his sin, which he had caused Israel to commit. / Then Baasha son of Ahijah of the house of Issachar conspired against Nadab, and Baasha struck him down at Gibbethon of the Philistines while Nadab and all Israel were besieging the city. ...

1 Kings 15:33-34
In the third year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Baasha son of Ahijah became king of all Israel, and he reigned in Tirzah twenty-four years. / And Baasha did evil in the sight of the LORD and walked in the way of Jeroboam and in his sin, which he had caused Israel to commit.

1 Kings 16:1-7
Then the word of the LORD came to Jehu son of Hanani against Baasha, saying: / “Even though I lifted you out of the dust and made you ruler over My people Israel, you have walked in the way of Jeroboam and have caused My people Israel to sin and to provoke Me to anger by their sins. / So now I will consume Baasha and his house, and I will make your house like that of Jeroboam son of Nebat: ...

1 Kings 16:8-14
In the twenty-sixth year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Elah son of Baasha became king of Israel, and he reigned in Tirzah two years. / However, while Elah was in Tirzah getting drunk in the house of Arza the steward of his household there, Elah’s servant Zimri, the commander of half his chariots, conspired against him. / So in the twenty-seventh year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Zimri went in, struck Elah down, and killed him. And Zimri reigned in his place. ...

1 Kings 16:15-20
In the twenty-seventh year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Zimri reigned in Tirzah for seven days. Now the troops were encamped against Gibbethon of the Philistines, / and the people in the camp heard that Zimri had conspired against the king and struck him down. So there in the camp that very day, all Israel proclaimed Omri, the commander of the army, king over Israel. / Then Omri and all the Israelites marched up from Gibbethon and besieged Tirzah. ...

1 Kings 16:21-28
At that time the people of Israel were divided: Half of the people supported Tibni son of Ginath as king, and half supported Omri. / But the followers of Omri proved stronger than those of Tibni son of Ginath. So Tibni died and Omri became king. / In the thirty-first year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Omri became king of Israel, and he reigned twelve years, six of them in Tirzah. ...

1 Kings 16:29-34
In the thirty-eighth year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Ahab son of Omri became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria twenty-two years. / However, Ahab son of Omri did evil in the sight of the LORD, more than all who were before him. / And as if it were not enough for him to walk in the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat, he even married Jezebel the daughter of Ethbaal king of the Sidonians, and he then proceeded to serve and worship Baal. ...

1 Kings 17:1
Now Elijah the Tishbite, who was among the settlers of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As surely as the LORD, the God of Israel, lives, before whom I stand, there will be neither dew nor rain in these years except at my word!”


Treasury of Scripture

Neither did Jeroboam recover strength again in the days of Abijah: and the LORD struck him, and he died.

did

Psalm 18:37,39
I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them: neither did I turn again till they were consumed…

Lord

1 Samuel 25:38
And it came to pass about ten days after, that the LORD smote Nabal, that he died.

1 Samuel 26:10
David said furthermore, As the LORD liveth, the LORD shall smite him; or his day shall come to die; or he shall descend into battle, and perish.

Ezekiel 24:16
Son of man, behold, I take away from thee the desire of thine eyes with a stroke: yet neither shalt thou mourn nor weep, neither shall thy tears run down.

he died

1 Kings 14:20
And the days which Jeroboam reigned were two and twenty years: and he slept with his fathers, and Nadab his son reigned in his stead.

1 Kings 15:9
And in the twentieth year of Jeroboam king of Israel reigned Asa over Judah.

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2 Chronicles 13
1. Abijah succeeding makes war against Jeroboam
4. he declares the right of his cause
13. Trusting in God, he overcomes Jeroboam
21. The wives and children of Abijah














Jeroboam did not regain power
This phrase highlights the downfall of Jeroboam, the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel after the division of the united monarchy. The Hebrew root for "regain power" suggests a failure to recover or restore authority. Historically, Jeroboam's reign was marked by idolatry and rebellion against God's covenant, which ultimately led to his inability to reestablish his rule. This serves as a reminder of the consequences of turning away from God's commandments and the futility of human power when it opposes divine will.

during the days of Abijah
Abijah, the son of Rehoboam, reigned over Judah and is noted for his brief but significant rule. The historical context here is crucial; Abijah's reign was characterized by a notable victory over Jeroboam, as recorded earlier in 2 Chronicles 13. This victory is attributed to Abijah's reliance on the LORD, contrasting with Jeroboam's reliance on idols. The phrase underscores the temporal nature of human leadership and the enduring impact of faithfulness to God.

the LORD struck him down
This phrase emphasizes divine intervention in the affairs of men. The Hebrew word for "struck" conveys a decisive and powerful action, indicating that Jeroboam's demise was not merely a natural occurrence but a direct act of God's judgment. This reflects the biblical theme that God is sovereign over all nations and rulers, and He actively upholds His justice. It serves as a sobering reminder of the reality of divine retribution against those who lead others into sin.

and he died
The finality of Jeroboam's death is a stark reminder of the mortality of all human beings, regardless of their earthly power or status. In the biblical narrative, death often serves as the ultimate equalizer, bringing an end to earthly ambitions and plans. This phrase invites reflection on the eternal consequences of one's actions and the importance of living a life aligned with God's purposes. It also points to the hope of resurrection and eternal life for those who trust in the LORD, contrasting the fate of the unrighteous with the promise of redemption for the faithful.

(20) Neither did Jeroboam recover strength.--And Jeroboam retained strength no longer. LXX. ??? ??? ????? ????? ???????? ???. See 1Chronicles 29:14 (the same phrase).

And the Lord struck him, and he died.--All that is known of Jeroboam's death is that it took place two years after that of Abijah (1Kings 15:8-9). The expressions of the text cannot mean, as Z”ckler suggests, "visited him with misfortune till his death." His death is regarded as a judicial visitation (compare the use of the same Hebrew phrase, 1Samuel 25:38). The verse, then, states that during the rest of Abijah's reign Jeroboam remained powerless to injure his neighbour; and that the circumstances of his death were such that men recognised in them "the finger of God." It is not likely that the reference is to the event of 2Chronicles 13:15 (Bertheau), nor to the death of his son (1Kings 14:1-8), as Keil supposes. . . .

Verse 20. - The Lord struck him; and he died. The writer of Chronicles here, for brevity's sake, and not to recur to his name again, records the death of Jeroboam, which, however, did not happen till after Abijah's death, in the second year of Asa's reign (1 Kings 14:20; 1 Kings 15:25). That the Lord struck him, may glance at the fearful announcement conveyed to him through his wife by Ahijah (1 Kings 14:6-16).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Jeroboam
יָרָבְעָ֛ם (yā·rā·ḇə·‘ām)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3379: Jeroboam -- 'the people increase', the name of two Israelites kings

did not
וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

again
ע֖וֹד (‘ō·wḏ)
Adverb
Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more

recover
עָצַ֧ר (‘ā·ṣar)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6113: To inclose, to hold back, to maintain, rule, assemble

his power
כֹּֽחַ־ (kō·aḥ-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3581: A small reptile (of unknown species)

during the days
בִּימֵ֣י (bî·mê)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3117: A day

of Abijah,
אֲבִיָּ֑הוּ (’ă·ḇî·yā·hū)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 29: Abijah -- 'Yah is my father', an Israelite name

and the LORD
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

struck him down
וַיִּגְּפֵ֥הוּ (way·yig·gə·p̄ê·hū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5062: To push, gore, defeat, stub, inflict

and he died.
וַיָּמֹֽת׃ (way·yā·mōṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4191: To die, to kill


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