Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The LORD struck down the Cushites before Asa and Judah. The Cushites fled, New Living Translation So the LORD defeated the Ethiopians in the presence of Asa and the army of Judah, and the enemy fled. English Standard Version So the LORD defeated the Ethiopians before Asa and before Judah, and the Ethiopians fled. Berean Standard Bible So the LORD struck down the Cushites before Asa and Judah, and the Cushites fled. King James Bible So the LORD smote the Ethiopians before Asa, and before Judah; and the Ethiopians fled. New King James Version So the LORD struck the Ethiopians before Asa and Judah, and the Ethiopians fled. New American Standard Bible So the LORD routed the Ethiopians before Asa and before Judah, and the Ethiopians fled. NASB 1995 So the LORD routed the Ethiopians before Asa and before Judah, and the Ethiopians fled. NASB 1977 So the LORD routed the Ethiopians before Asa and before Judah, and the Ethiopians fled. Legacy Standard Bible So Yahweh smote the Ethiopians before Asa and before Judah, and the Ethiopians fled. Amplified Bible So the LORD struck the Ethiopians [with defeat] before Asa and Judah, and the Ethiopians fled. Christian Standard Bible So the LORD routed the Cushites before Asa and before Judah, and the Cushites fled. Holman Christian Standard Bible So the LORD routed the Cushites before Asa and before Judah, and the Cushites fled. American Standard Version So Jehovah smote the Ethiopians before Asa, and before Judah; and the Ethiopians fled. Contemporary English Version The LORD helped Asa and his army defeat the Ethiopians. The enemy soldiers ran away, English Revised Version So the LORD smote the Ethiopians before Asa, and before Judah; and the Ethiopians fled. GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD attacked the Sudanese army in front of Asa and Judah. The Sudanese army fled. Good News Translation The LORD defeated the Ethiopian army when Asa and the Judean army attacked them. They fled, International Standard Version So the Lord defeated the Ethiopians right in front of Asa and Judah, and the Ethiopians ran away. Majority Standard Bible So the LORD struck down the Cushites before Asa and Judah, and the Cushites fled. NET Bible The LORD struck down the Cushites before Asa and Judah. The Cushites fled, New Heart English Bible So the LORD struck the Ethiopians before Asa, and before Judah; and the Ethiopians fled. Webster's Bible Translation So the LORD smote the Cushites before Asa, and before Judah; and the Cushites fled. World English Bible So Yahweh struck the Ethiopians before Asa and before Judah; and the Ethiopians fled. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd YHWH strikes the Cushim before Asa and before Judah, and the Cushim flee, Young's Literal Translation And Jehovah smiteth the Cushim before Asa, and before Judah, and the Cushim flee, Smith's Literal Translation And Jehovah will smite the Cushites before Asa, and before Judah; and the Cushites will flee. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the Lord terrified the Ethiopians before Asa and Juda: and the Ethiopians fled. Catholic Public Domain Version And so the Lord terrified the Ethiopians before Asa and Judah. And the Ethiopians fled. New American Bible And so the LORD defeated the Ethiopians before Asa and Judah, and the Ethiopians fled. New Revised Standard Version So the LORD defeated the Ethiopians before Asa and before Judah, and the Ethiopians fled. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when Asa had finished praying, the angel of the LORD routed the Ethiopians before Asa and before Judah; and the Ethiopians fled. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And then when Asa finished praying his prayer, the Angel of LORD JEHOVAH defeated the Hindus before Asa, and the Hindus fled before Yehuda. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So the LORD smote the Ethiopians before Asa, and before Judah; and the Ethiopians fled. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the Lord smote the Ethiopians before Juda; and the Ethiopians fled. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Asa Reigns in Judah…11Then 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.” 12So the LORD struck down the Cushites before Asa and Judah, and the Cushites fled. 13Then Asa and his army pursued them as far as Gerar. The Cushites fell and could not recover, for they were crushed before the LORD and His army. So the people of Judah carried off a great amount of plunder… Cross References Exodus 14:14 The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” 1 Samuel 17:47 And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.” 2 Chronicles 20:15 And he said, “Listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Listen, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the LORD says: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army, for the battle does not belong to you, but to God. 2 Chronicles 32:7-8 “Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged before the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater One with us than with him. / With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” So the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. Psalm 44:3 For it was not by their sword that they took the land; their arm did not bring them victory. It was by Your right hand, Your arm, and the light of Your face, because You favored them. Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Isaiah 54:17 No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD. Zechariah 4:6 So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts. Matthew 19:26 Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 1 Corinthians 15:57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ! 2 Corinthians 12:9 But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Hebrews 11:33-34 who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight. Treasury of Scripture So the LORD smote the Ethiopians before Asa, and before Judah; and the Ethiopians fled. 2 Chronicles 13:15 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. 2 Chronicles 20:22 And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten. Exodus 14:25 And took off their chariot wheels, that they drave them heavily: so that the Egyptians said, Let us flee from the face of Israel; for the LORD fighteth for them against the Egyptians. Jump to Previous Asa Cushim Cushites Defeated Ethiopians Fear Fled Flee Flight Judah Routed Smiteth Smote StruckJump to Next Asa Cushim Cushites Defeated Ethiopians Fear Fled Flee Flight Judah Routed Smiteth Smote Struck2 Chronicles 14 1. Asa following, destroys idolatry6. having peace, he strengthens his kingdom with forts and armies 9. Calling of God, he overthrows Zerah, and spoils the Ethiopians So the LORD struck down the Cushites This phrase highlights the divine intervention in the battle, emphasizing that the victory was attributed to the LORD rather than human strength or strategy. The Cushites, often identified with the region of modern-day Sudan or Ethiopia, were a formidable force. This event demonstrates God's power over nations and His ability to protect His people. It echoes other instances in Scripture where God directly intervenes in battles, such as the defeat of the Egyptians in Exodus 14:27-28. Theologically, it underscores the theme of divine sovereignty and faithfulness to those who rely on Him. before Asa and Judah and the Cushites fled Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORDThe central figure in this verse, demonstrating His power and faithfulness to His people by striking down their enemies. 2. Asa The King of Judah, known for his reforms and reliance on God. His leadership is marked by a return to the worship of the LORD. 3. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, consisting of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin, under the rule of King Asa during this event. 4. Cushites A people from the region of Cush, often associated with areas south of Egypt, possibly modern-day Sudan or Ethiopia. They were a formidable enemy defeated by God's intervention. 5. The Battle The event where God intervened to give victory to Asa and Judah over the Cushites, showcasing divine intervention in human affairs. Teaching Points Reliance on GodAsa's victory over the Cushites underscores the importance of trusting in God's power rather than human strength or numbers. God's Sovereignty The LORD's intervention demonstrates His control over nations and events, reminding believers of His ultimate authority. Faith in Action Asa's faith led to action, showing that trust in God should be accompanied by obedience and righteous living. Divine Deliverance Just as God delivered Judah, He is able to deliver us from our spiritual battles when we rely on Him. Historical Context Understanding the historical and cultural background of the Cushites and Judah enriches our comprehension of God's work in history.(12) So the Lord smote . . . before Judah.--(Comp. 2Chronicles 13:15-16.) Thenius remarks that the words of 1Kings 15:15, about the spoils dedicated by Asa, help to establish the chronicler's accounts of this victory and that of Abijah.Verse 12. - So the Lord smote the Ethiopians. As little as the real work was of the army of Asa, so little is said of even the mere human method by which this great victory was obtained for Asa and Judah. Again and yet again, in the following two verses, the glory is given to "the Lord." Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So the LORDיְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH struck down וַיִּגֹּ֤ף (way·yig·gōp̄) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5062: To push, gore, defeat, stub, inflict the Cushites הַכּוּשִׁ֔ים (hak·kū·šîm) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3569: Cushite -- descendant of Cush before לִפְנֵ֥י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face Asa אָסָ֖א (’ā·sā) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 609: Asa -- perhaps 'healer', an Israelite name and וְלִפְנֵ֣י (wə·lip̄·nê) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face 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 and the Cushites הַכּוּשִֽׁים׃ (hak·kū·šîm) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3569: Cushite -- descendant of Cush fled. וַיָּנֻ֖סוּ (way·yā·nu·sū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5127: To flit, vanish away Links 2 Chronicles 14:12 NIV2 Chronicles 14:12 NLT 2 Chronicles 14:12 ESV 2 Chronicles 14:12 NASB 2 Chronicles 14:12 KJV 2 Chronicles 14:12 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 14:12 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 14:12 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 14:12 French Bible 2 Chronicles 14:12 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 14:12 So Yahweh struck the Ethiopians before Asa (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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