Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version One nation was being crushed by another and one city by another, because God was troubling them with every kind of distress. New Living Translation Nation fought against nation, and city against city, for God was troubling them with every kind of problem. English Standard Version They were broken in pieces. Nation was crushed by nation and city by city, for God troubled them with every sort of distress. Berean Standard Bible Nation was crushed by nation, and city by city, for God afflicted them with all kinds of adversity. King James Bible And nation was destroyed of nation, and city of city: for God did vex them with all adversity. New King James Version So nation was destroyed by nation, and city by city, for God troubled them with every adversity. New American Standard Bible Nation was crushed by nation, and city by city, for God troubled them with every kind of distress. NASB 1995 “Nation was crushed by nation, and city by city, for God troubled them with every kind of distress. NASB 1977 “And nation was crushed by nation, and city by city, for God troubled them with every kind of distress. Legacy Standard Bible And nation was crushed by nation, and city by city, for God threw them into confusion with every kind of distress. Amplified Bible Nation was crushed by nation, and city by city, for God troubled them with every kind of distress. Christian Standard Bible Nation was crushed by nation and city by city, for God troubled them with every possible distress. Holman Christian Standard Bible Nation was crushed by nation and city by city, for God troubled them with every possible distress. American Standard Version And they were broken in pieces, nation against nation, and city against city; for God did vex them with all adversity. Contemporary English Version Nations were destroying each other, and cities were wiping out other cities, because God was causing trouble and unrest everywhere. English Revised Version And they were broken in pieces, nation against nation, and city against city: for God did vex them with all adversity. GOD'S WORD® Translation One nation crushed another nation; one city crushed another. God had tormented them with every kind of trouble. Good News Translation One nation oppressed another nation, and one city oppressed another city, because God was bringing trouble and distress on them. International Standard Version Nation battled nation, and city fought city, because God was afflicting them all with every kind of distress. Majority Standard Bible Nation was crushed by nation, and city by city, for God afflicted them with all kinds of adversity. NET Bible One nation was crushed by another, and one city by another, for God caused them to be in great turmoil. New Heart English Bible They were broken in pieces, nation against nation, and city against city; for God troubled them with all adversity. Webster's Bible Translation And nation was destroyed by nation, and city by city: for God troubled them with all adversity. World English Bible They were broken in pieces, nation against nation, and city against city; for God troubled them with all adversity. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand they have been beaten down, nation by nation, and city by city, for God has troubled them with every adversity; Young's Literal Translation and they have been beaten down, nation by nation, and city by city, for God hath troubled them with every adversity; Smith's Literal Translation And they dashed themselves, nation upon nation, and city upon city: for God disturbed them with all straits. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor nation shall fight against nation, and city against city, for the Lord will trouble them with all distress. Catholic Public Domain Version For nation will fight against nation, and city against city. For the Lord will disturb them with every anguish. New American Bible Nation crushed nation and city crushed city, for God overwhelmed them with every kind of distress. New Revised Standard Version They were broken in pieces, nation against nation and city against city, for God troubled them with every sort of distress. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd we were scattered in every nation and people, and in towns and cities, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they were scattered among every nation and people, and among the towns and among the cities. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And they were broken in pieces, nation against nation, and city against city; for God did discomfit them with all manner of adversity. Brenton Septuagint Translation And nation shall fight against nation, and city against city; for God has confounded them with every kind of affliction. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Prophecy of Azariah…5In those days there was no safety for travelers, because the residents of the lands had many conflicts. 6Nation was crushed by nation, and city by city, for God afflicted them with all kinds of adversity. 7But as for you, be strong; do not be discouraged, for your work will be rewarded.”… Cross References Matthew 24:7 Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. Isaiah 19:2 “So I will incite Egyptian against Egyptian; brother will fight against brother, neighbor against neighbor, city against city, and kingdom against kingdom. Judges 21:25 In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes. Luke 21:10 Then He told them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. Mark 13:8 Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, as well as famines. These are the beginning of birth pains. Isaiah 3:5 The people will oppress one another, man against man, neighbor against neighbor; the young will rise up against the old, and the base against the honorable. Ezekiel 38:21 And I will summon a sword against Gog on all My mountains, declares the Lord GOD, and every man’s sword will be against his brother. Jeremiah 25:32-33 This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Behold! Disaster is spreading from nation to nation; a mighty storm is rising from the ends of the earth.” / Those slain by the LORD on that day will be spread from one end of the earth to the other. They will not be mourned, gathered, or buried. They will be like dung lying on the ground. Zechariah 14:13 On that day a great panic from the LORD will come upon them, so that each will seize the hand of another, and the hand of one will rise against the other. 1 Samuel 14:20 Then Saul and all his troops assembled and marched to the battle, and they found the Philistines in total confusion, with each man wielding the sword against his neighbor. Matthew 10:21 Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rise against their parents and have them put to death. Micah 7:6 For a son dishonors his father, a daughter rises against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. A man’s enemies are the members of his own household. Jeremiah 51:46 Do not let your heart grow faint, and do not be afraid when the rumor is heard in the land; for a rumor will come one year—and then another the next year—of violence in the land and of ruler against ruler. 2 Kings 15:19 Then Pul king of Assyria invaded the land, and Menahem gave Pul a thousand talents of silver in order to gain his support and strengthen his own grip on the kingdom. Hosea 13:16 Samaria will bear her guilt because she has rebelled against her God. They will fall by the sword; their little ones will be dashed to pieces, and their pregnant women ripped open. Treasury of Scripture And nation was destroyed of nation, and city of city: for God did vex them with all adversity. nation 2 Chronicles 12:15 Now the acts of Rehoboam, first and last, are they not written in the book of Shemaiah the prophet, and of Iddo the seer concerning genealogies? And there were wars between Rehoboam and Jeroboam continually. 2 Chronicles 13:17 And Abijah and his people slew them with a great slaughter: so there fell down slain of Israel five hundred thousand chosen men. Mark 13:8 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows. destroyed [heb] beaten in pieces 2 Chronicles 33:11 Wherefore the LORD brought upon them the captains of the host of the king of Assyria, which took Manasseh among the thorns, and bound him with fetters, and carried him to Babylon. 2 Chronicles 36:17 Therefore he brought upon them the king of the Chaldees, who slew their young men with the sword in the house of their sanctuary, and had no compassion upon young man or maiden, old man, or him that stooped for age: he gave them all into his hand. Judges 2:14 And the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel, and he delivered them into the hands of spoilers that spoiled them, and he sold them into the hands of their enemies round about, so that they could not any longer stand before their enemies. Jump to Previous Adversity Beaten Broken City Crushed Destroyed Discomfit Distress Divisions Kind Manner Nation Pieces Sort Sorts Trouble Troubled Troubling VexJump to Next Adversity Beaten Broken City Crushed Destroyed Discomfit Distress Divisions Kind Manner Nation Pieces Sort Sorts Trouble Troubled Troubling Vex2 Chronicles 15 1. Asa, with Judah and many of Israel, moved by the prophecy of Azariah, 12. make a solemn covenant with God 16. He puts down Maachah his grandmother for idolatry 18. He brings dedicated things into the house of God, and enjoys a long peace. Nation was crushed by nation This phrase reflects the turbulent period of the divided kingdom in Israel's history, where internal strife and external threats were common. The division of Israel into the northern kingdom (Israel) and the southern kingdom (Judah) led to frequent conflicts. This turmoil can be seen as a fulfillment of the warnings given in Deuteronomy 28:49-52, where disobedience to God would result in national calamity. The phrase also echoes the broader biblical theme of divine judgment upon nations that turn away from God, as seen in the prophetic books like Isaiah and Jeremiah. and city by city for God afflicted them with all kinds of adversity Persons / Places / Events 1. AsaThe King of Judah during the time of this prophecy. He was known for his religious reforms and efforts to return Judah to the worship of Yahweh. 2. Azariah son of Oded The prophet who delivered God's message to Asa, encouraging him to seek the Lord and warning of the consequences of forsaking Him. 3. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, ruled by Asa, which experienced both peace and turmoil during his reign. 4. Israel The northern kingdom, often in conflict with Judah and experiencing its own internal strife and external threats. 5. God's Affliction The divine intervention that brought adversity upon the nations and cities, serving as a wake-up call for repentance and return to God. Teaching Points The Consequences of Forsaking GodWhen nations or individuals turn away from God, they open themselves to turmoil and adversity. This serves as a reminder of the importance of remaining faithful to God’s commandments. God's Sovereignty in Adversity God uses adversity as a tool for correction and guidance. Recognizing His hand in our struggles can lead us to repentance and renewal. The Call to Seek God Just as Asa was encouraged to seek the Lord, we too are called to pursue a relationship with God, especially in times of trouble. Seeking God brings peace and stability. The Role of Prophets and Leaders Prophets like Azariah play a crucial role in guiding leaders and nations back to God. Spiritual leaders today are called to speak truth and encourage repentance. Community and National Repentance The afflictions faced by nations and cities highlight the need for collective repentance and turning back to God. This is a call for communities and nations to seek God’s guidance and favor.(6) And nation was destroyed of nation.--And they were crushed, nation by nation and city by city. The verb khathath occurs Isaiah 2:4 ("to beat"); but in its (intensive) passive form only here. Some MSS. have the (intensive) active form, which is found elsewhere. So LXX. and Vulg.: "And nation shall fight against nation." Nation is goy, i.e., a community of kindred, such as a tribe or clan, rather than a merely political aggregate. The allusion is to the old feuds and contentions between rival tribes, e.g., between Ephraim and Gilead (Manasseh) (Judges 12), or between Benjamin and the other tribes (Judges 20). The verse vividly pourtrays an internecine strife, like that described in Isaiah 19:2 : "And I will set the Egyptians against the Egyptians, and they shall fight every one against his brother, and every one against his neighbour; city against city, kingdom against kingdom;" or like that depicted by the same prophet (Isaiah 9:18-21): "No man shall spare his brother . . . they shall eat every man the flesh of his own arm [i.e., of his natural ally]: Manasseh, Ephraim; and Ephraim, Manasseh; and they together shall be against Judah." Did vex them with all adversity.--Had confounded (or, discomfited) them with every kind of distress. (Comp. Zechariah 14:13 : "A great confusion from the Lord.") Verse 6. - Among other patent instances, not the least remarkable are found in Judges 20:35-45; Judges 9:44-47; these forecast and heralded that final rupture of Rehoboam and Jeroboam, which showed the "house divided against itself," and the sure consequences thereof.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Nationגוֹי־ (ḡō·w-) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts was crushed וְכֻתְּת֥וּ (wə·ḵut·tə·ṯū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3807: To bruise, violently strike by nation, בְּג֖וֹי (bə·ḡō·w) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts and city וְעִ֣יר (wə·‘îr) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement by city, בְּעִ֑יר (bə·‘îr) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement for כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction God אֱלֹהִ֥ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative afflicted them הֲמָמָ֖ם (hă·mā·mām) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 2000: To make a noise, move noisily, confuse, discomfit with all kinds of בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every adversity. צָרָֽה׃ (ṣā·rāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6869: Tightness, a female rival Links 2 Chronicles 15:6 NIV2 Chronicles 15:6 NLT 2 Chronicles 15:6 ESV 2 Chronicles 15:6 NASB 2 Chronicles 15:6 KJV 2 Chronicles 15:6 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 15:6 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 15:6 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 15:6 French Bible 2 Chronicles 15:6 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 15:6 They were broken in pieces nation against (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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