Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version This is why our fathers have fallen by the sword and why our sons and daughters and our wives are in captivity. New Living Translation Because of this, our fathers have been killed in battle, and our sons and daughters and wives have been captured. English Standard Version For behold, our fathers have fallen by the sword, and our sons and our daughters and our wives are in captivity for this. Berean Standard Bible For behold, this is why our fathers have fallen by the sword, and our sons and daughters and wives are in captivity. King James Bible For, lo, our fathers have fallen by the sword, and our sons and our daughters and our wives are in captivity for this. New King James Version For indeed, because of this our fathers have fallen by the sword; and our sons, our daughters, and our wives are in captivity. New American Standard Bible For behold, our fathers have fallen by the sword, and our sons, our daughters, and our wives are in captivity because of this. NASB 1995 “For behold, our fathers have fallen by the sword, and our sons and our daughters and our wives are in captivity for this. NASB 1977 “For behold, our fathers have fallen by the sword, and our sons and our daughters and our wives are in captivity for this. Legacy Standard Bible And behold, our fathers have fallen by the sword, and our sons and our daughters and our wives are in captivity for this. Amplified Bible For behold, our fathers have fallen by the sword, and our sons and our daughters and our wives are in captivity because of this. Christian Standard Bible Our fathers fell by the sword, and our sons, our daughters, and our wives are in captivity because of this. Holman Christian Standard Bible Our fathers fell by the sword, and our sons, our daughters, and our wives are in captivity because of this. American Standard Version For, lo, our fathers have fallen by the sword, and our sons and our daughters and our wives are in captivity for this. Contemporary English Version our ancestors killed in battle, but our own children and wives were taken captive. English Revised Version For, lo, our fathers have fallen by the sword, and our sons and our daughters and our wives are in captivity for this. GOD'S WORD® Translation Our fathers were killed in battle, and our sons, daughters, and wives are prisoners because of this. Good News Translation Our fathers were killed in battle, and our wives and children have been taken away as prisoners. International Standard Version Now look! Our ancestors have been killed with swords and our sons, daughters, and wives are being held captive because of all of this. NET Bible Look, our fathers died violently and our sons, daughters, and wives were carried off because of this. New Heart English Bible For, look, our fathers have fallen by the sword, and our sons and our daughters and our wives are in captivity for this. Webster's Bible Translation For lo, our fathers have fallen by the sword, and our sons and our daughters and our wives are in captivity for this. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor behold, this is why our fathers have fallen by the sword, and our sons and daughters and wives are in captivity. World English Bible For behold, our fathers have fallen by the sword, and our sons and our daughters and our wives are in captivity for this. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd behold, our fathers have fallen by the sword, and our sons, and our daughters, and our wives [are] in captivity for this. Young's Literal Translation And lo, fallen have our fathers by the sword, and our sons, and our daughters, and our wives are in captivity for this. Smith's Literal Translation And behold, our fathers fell by the sword, and our sons and our daughters and our wives in captivity for this. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBehold, our fathers are fallen by the sword, our sons, and our daughters, and wives are led away captives for this wickedness. Catholic Public Domain Version Lo, our fathers have fallen by the sword. Our sons, and our daughters and wives have been led away as captives because of this wickedness. New American Bible For our ancestors fell by the sword, and our sons, our daughters, and our wives have been taken captive because of this. New Revised Standard Version Our fathers have fallen by the sword and our sons and our daughters and our wives are in captivity for this. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor, lo, our fathers have fallen by the sword, and our sons and our daughters and our wives are in captivity for this. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And behold, our fathers have fallen by the sword, and our women and our sons and our daughters are in captivity, now also we have strayed from going after LORD JEHOVAH our God, and we have forsaken the covenant that he gave to our fathers; also he has forsaken us!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For, lo, our fathers have fallen by the sword, and our sons and our daughters and our wives are in captivity for this. Brenton Septuagint Translation And, behold, your fathers have been smitten with the sword, and your sons and your daughters and your wives are in captivity in a land not their own, as it is even now. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Hezekiah Cleanses the Temple…8Therefore, the wrath of the LORD has fallen upon Judah and Jerusalem, and He has made them an object of terror, horror, and mockery, as you can see with your own eyes. 9For behold, this is why our fathers have fallen by the sword, and our sons and daughters and wives are in captivity. 10Now it is in my heart to make a covenant with the LORD, the God of Israel, so that His fierce anger will turn away from us.… Cross References 2 Kings 17:6 In the ninth year of Hoshea, the king of Assyria captured Samaria and carried away the Israelites to Assyria, where he settled them in Halah, in Gozan by the Habor River, and in the cities of the Medes. 2 Kings 18:11-12 The king of Assyria exiled the Israelites to Assyria and settled them in Halah, in Gozan by the Habor River, and in the cities of the Medes. / This happened because they did not listen to the voice of the LORD their God, but violated His covenant—all that Moses the servant of the LORD had commanded—and would neither listen nor obey. 2 Kings 24:14 He carried into exile all Jerusalem—all the commanders and mighty men of valor, all the craftsmen and metalsmiths—ten thousand captives in all. Only the poorest people of the land remained. 2 Kings 25:11 Then Nebuzaradan captain of the guard carried into exile the people who remained in the city, along with the deserters who had defected to the king of Babylon and the rest of the population. Nehemiah 1:3 And they told me, “The remnant who survived the exile are there in the province, in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire.” Nehemiah 9:36-37 So here we are today as slaves in the land You gave our fathers to enjoy its fruit and goodness—here we are as slaves! / Its abundant harvest goes to the kings You have set over us because of our sins. And they rule over our bodies and our livestock as they please. We are in great distress. Isaiah 39:6-7 The time will surely come when everything in your palace and all that your fathers have stored up until this day will be carried off to Babylon. Nothing will be left, says the LORD. / And some of your descendants, your own flesh and blood, will be taken away to be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.” Jeremiah 7:34 I will remove from the cities of Judah and the streets of Jerusalem the sounds of joy and gladness and the voices of the bride and bridegroom, for the land will become a wasteland.” Jeremiah 25:11 And this whole land will become a desolate wasteland, and these nations will serve the king of Babylon for seventy years. Jeremiah 29:18 I will pursue them with sword and famine and plague. I will make them a horror to all the kingdoms of the earth—a curse, a desolation, and an object of scorn and reproach among all the nations to which I banish them. Jeremiah 52:28-30 These are the people Nebuchadnezzar carried away: in the seventh year, 3,023 Jews; / in Nebuchadnezzar’s eighteenth year, 832 people from Jerusalem; / in Nebuchadnezzar’s twenty-third year, Nebuzaradan captain of the guard carried away 745 Jews. So in all, 4,600 people were taken away. Lamentations 1:3 Judah has gone into exile under affliction and harsh slavery; she dwells among the nations but finds no place to rest. All her pursuers have overtaken her in the midst of her distress. Lamentations 5:2-3 Our inheritance has been turned over to strangers, our houses to foreigners. / We have become fatherless orphans; our mothers are widows. Ezekiel 12:11-13 You are to say, ‘I am a sign to you.’ Just as it happened here, so will it be done to them; they will go into exile as captives. / And at dusk the prince among them will lift his bags to his shoulder and go out. They will dig through the wall to bring him out. He will cover his face so he cannot see the land. / But I will spread My net over him, and he will be caught in My snare. I will bring him to Babylon, the land of the Chaldeans; yet he will not see it, and there he will die. Daniel 1:1-2 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. / And the Lord delivered into his hand Jehoiakim king of Judah, along with some of the articles from the house of God. He carried these off to the land of Shinar, to the house of his god, where he put them in the treasury of his god. Treasury of Scripture For, see, our fathers have fallen by the sword, and our sons and our daughters and our wives are in captivity for this. our fathers 2 Chronicles 28:5-8,17 Wherefore the LORD his God delivered him into the hand of the king of Syria; and they smote him, and carried away a great multitude of them captives, and brought them to Damascus. And he was also delivered into the hand of the king of Israel, who smote him with a great slaughter… Leviticus 26:17 And I will set my face against you, and ye shall be slain before your enemies: they that hate you shall reign over you; and ye shall flee when none pursueth you. Lamentations 5:7 Our fathers have sinned, and are not; and we have borne their iniquities. Jump to Previous Captivity Daughters Death Fallen Fathers Prisoners Sword WivesJump to Next Captivity Daughters Death Fallen Fathers Prisoners Sword Wives2 Chronicles 29 1. Hezekiah's good reign.3. He restores religion 5. He exhorts the Levites 12. They sanctify themselves, and cleanse the house of God 20. Hezekiah offers solemn sacrifices, 24. wherein the Levites are more forward than the priests For behold, This phrase serves as a call to attention, emphasizing the importance of the message that follows. It is often used in Scripture to introduce a significant statement or revelation, urging the audience to consider the gravity of the situation. this is why our fathers have fallen by the sword, and our sons and daughters and wives are in captivity. Persons / Places / Events 1. HezekiahThe king of Judah who initiated religious reforms to restore proper worship in the temple and lead the people back to God. 2. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, where Hezekiah reigned and sought to bring spiritual renewal. 3. Captivity The state of being taken captive, which in this context refers to the consequences of the people's disobedience to God. 4. Fathers The ancestors of the people of Judah, who had turned away from God, leading to their downfall. 5. Sword Represents the judgment and destruction that came upon the people due to their unfaithfulness. Teaching Points Consequences of DisobedienceThe verse highlights the severe consequences of turning away from God, reminding us of the importance of faithfulness and obedience to His commands. The Importance of Spiritual Leadership Hezekiah's role as a reformer underscores the impact that godly leadership can have in guiding a community back to righteousness. Repentance and Restoration The captivity of the people serves as a call to repentance, illustrating that turning back to God can lead to spiritual and physical restoration. Generational Impact of Sin The mention of sons, daughters, and wives in captivity emphasizes how the sins of one generation can affect the next, urging us to consider the legacy we leave behind. Hope in God's Mercy Despite the dire situation, Hezekiah's reforms show that there is always hope for renewal and redemption when we seek God with sincere hearts. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 29:9?2. How does 2 Chronicles 29:9 highlight the consequences of turning from God? 3. What lessons can we learn from the fathers' actions in 2 Chronicles 29:9? 4. How does this verse connect with Deuteronomy 28's blessings and curses? 5. How can we ensure our actions align with God's will to avoid consequences? 6. What steps can we take to restore faithfulness in our community today? 7. How does 2 Chronicles 29:9 reflect God's judgment on Israel's disobedience? 8. What historical events led to the situation described in 2 Chronicles 29:9? 9. How does 2 Chronicles 29:9 demonstrate the consequences of turning away from God? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 29? 11. Does Daniel 9 conflict with other Old Testament references regarding the exile and restoration of the Jewish people? 12. What are the Babylonian Captivity and Exile? 13. In that count how many fighting men were found in Israel? Eight hundred thousand (2 Samuel 24:9) One million, one hundred thousand (I Chronicles 21:5) 14. Why is there a discrepancy between the numbers given in 2 Samuel 24:9 and 1 Chronicles 21 for the same census? What Does 2 Chronicles 29:9 Mean For behold• The word “behold” signals a call to look closely at something God wants us to notice. Hezekiah puts a spotlight on present national pain so no one can shrug it off. Similar wake-up calls appear in Isaiah 1:3 “But Israel does not understand,” and Revelation 3:17 “You do not realize that you are wretched.” • By opening with this summons, the king affirms that what follows is not speculation; it is God’s clear verdict on Judah’s condition, in line with Deuteronomy 29:24-28 where onlookers “will say… ‘Why has the LORD done this to this land?’” this is why our fathers have fallen by the sword • Hezekiah directly links the recent battlefield losses to covenant unfaithfulness. The people abandoned the temple (2 Chron 28:24) and chased idols (2 Chron 28:2-3). God’s warnings in Leviticus 26:17 and Deuteronomy 28:25—“You will be defeated before your enemies”—were literally fulfilled. • Listing “our fathers” underscores collective accountability. The generation before them died in warfare under Ahaz (2 Chron 28:5-6) just as earlier generations fell in Judges 2:14-15 when “the LORD gave them into the hands of plunderers.” • The phrase explains suffering rather than blaming God’s character. It is their sin, not His caprice, that opened the door to judgment, echoing Proverbs 14:34 “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.” and our sons and daughters and wives are in captivity • The captivity of families shows the depth of the national wound. Enemy forces carried off tens of thousands (2 Chron 28:8). This fulfilled Deuteronomy 28:32 “Your sons and daughters will be given to another nation,” proving Scripture’s reliability. • Mentioning vulnerable loved ones personalizes the cost of rebellion: broken homes, shattered hopes, and a future mortgaged to foreign powers. Psalm 137:1-3 captures the grief of captives who “sat and wept.” • Captivity also hints at God’s mercy. When people recognize the consequences, they can repent and be restored (Jeremiah 29:14; 2 Chron 30:9 “for the LORD your God is gracious and compassionate”). Hezekiah is preparing hearts for revival by pointing to where disobedience leads. summary 2 Chronicles 29:9 is Hezekiah’s blunt diagnosis: national defeat and family captivity are the direct, covenant-promised result of turning away from the LORD. The verse calls God’s people to face the painful evidence, admit sin’s high price, and return to wholehearted obedience, confident that the same faithful God who judged will also redeem when they repent. (9) For.--And. (See 2Chronicles 28:5-6; 2Chronicles 28:8; 2Chronicles 28:17 for what is here stated.)Verse 9. - (See 2 Chronicles 28:5, 8, 17.)Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew For behold,וְהִנֵּ֛ה (wə·hin·nêh) Conjunctive waw | Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! this זֹֽאת׃ (zōṯ) Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, is why עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against our fathers אֲבוֹתֵ֖ינוּ (’ă·ḇō·w·ṯê·nū) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural Strong's 1: Father have fallen נָפְל֥וּ (nā·p̄ə·lū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 5307: To fall, lie by the sword, בֶּחָ֑רֶב (be·ḥā·reḇ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2719: Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword and our sons וּבָנֵ֨ינוּ (ū·ḇā·nê·nū) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural Strong's 1121: A son and daughters וּבְנוֹתֵ֧ינוּ (ū·ḇə·nō·w·ṯê·nū) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | first person common plural Strong's 1323: A daughter and wives וְנָשֵׁ֛ינוּ (wə·nā·šê·nū) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | first person common plural Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female are in captivity. בַּשְּׁבִ֖י (baš·šə·ḇî) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7628: Exiled, captured, exile, booty Links 2 Chronicles 29:9 NIV2 Chronicles 29:9 NLT 2 Chronicles 29:9 ESV 2 Chronicles 29:9 NASB 2 Chronicles 29:9 KJV 2 Chronicles 29:9 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 29:9 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 29:9 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 29:9 French Bible 2 Chronicles 29:9 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 29:9 For behold our fathers have fallen (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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