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2 Chronicles 13

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 13 of 36

1 In the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam, Abijah began to reign over Judah.

2 He reigned three years in Jerusalem. And the name of his mother was Michaiah the daughter of Uriel, from Gibeah. And there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam.

3 And Abijah joined the battle with an army of mighty men of war, four hundred thousand chosen men. And Jeroboam had set the battle in order with him, with eight hundred thousand chosen men, mighty men of strength.

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Chapter Summary

Abijah succeeds and makes war against Jeroboam. Trusting in Jehovah, God strikes Jeroboam. The wives and sons of Abijah.

Key Hebrew Words

בְלִיַּ֔עַל worthlessness H1100 · TWOT 246g
חֲמֵשׁ five H2568 · TWOT 686a
עָרַ֤ךְ value H6186 · TWOT 1694b
כֹּהֲנֵ֣י priest H3548 · TWOT 959a
עָרִ֔ים excitement H5892 · TWOT 1587a

People & Context

Abijah Begins Reign and Wars with Jeroboam

Abijah begins his reign and sets his 400,000 chosen men against Jeroboam's 800,000 men.

Abijah's Speech on Mount Zemaraim

Abijah addresses Jeroboam and Israel, reminding them of God's covenant with David and condemning their golden calves and false priests.

Jeroboam Sets an Ambush

While Abijah speaks, Jeroboam sends an ambush behind Judah, trapping them between forces in front and behind.

Timeline

Abijah Begins Reign and Wars with Jeroboam

Abijah begins his reign and sets his 400,000 chosen men against Jeroboam's 800,000 men.

2 Chronicles 13:1-3
Abijah's Speech on Mount Zemaraim

Abijah addresses Jeroboam and Israel, reminding them of God's covenant with David and condemning their golden calves and false priests.

2 Chronicles 13:4-12
Jeroboam Sets an Ambush

While Abijah speaks, Jeroboam sends an ambush behind Judah, trapping them between forces in front and behind.

2 Chronicles 13:13-14

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