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2 Chronicles 13:16-19

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

16. And the children of Israel fled before Judah: and God delivered them into their hand. 17. And Abijah and his people slew them with a great slaughter: so there fell down slain of Israel five hundred thousand chosen men. 18. Thus the children of Israel were brought under at that time, and the children of Judah prevailed, because they relied upon the LORD God of their fathers. 19. And Abijah pursued after Jeroboam, and took cities from him, Bethel with the towns thereof, and Jeshanah with the towns thereof, and Ephrain with the towns thereof.

2 Chronicles 13:16-19 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Chronicles 13:16

Theological / Devotional

Into their hand. Without the help of God the forces of Israel were powerless before the people of Judah. Israel, with its idols and calves of gold, fell into the hands of the people of Judah, who placed their trust in the Lord.

By SdaBc