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</div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/13.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/13.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Abijah pursued Jeroboam and took from him the towns of Bethel, Jeshanah and Ephron, with their surrounding villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/13.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Abijah and his army pursued Jeroboam’s troops and captured some of his towns, including Bethel, Jeshanah, and Ephron, along with their surrounding villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/13.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And Abijah pursued Jeroboam and took cities from him, Bethel with its villages and Jeshanah with its villages and Ephron with its villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Abijah pursued Jeroboam and captured some cities from him: Bethel, Jeshanah, and Ephron, along with their villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/13.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/13.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And Abijah pursued Jeroboam and took cities from him: Bethel with its villages, Jeshanah with its villages, and Ephrain with its villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Abijah pursued Jeroboam and captured from him <i>several</i> cities, Bethel with its villages, Jeshanah with its villages, and Ephron with its villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/13.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Abijah pursued Jeroboam and captured from him several cities, Bethel with its villages, Jeshanah with its villages and Ephron with its villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Abijah pursued Jeroboam, and captured from him <i>several</i> cities, Bethel with its villages, Jeshanah with its villages, and Ephron with its villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Abijah pursued Jeroboam and captured from him <i>several</i> cities, Bethel with its towns, Jeshanah with its towns, and Ephron with its towns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Abijah pursued Jeroboam and captured [several] cities from him: Bethel, Jeshanah, and Ephraim (Ephron), with their villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Abijah pursued Jeroboam and captured some cities from him: Bethel, Jeshanah, and Ephron, along with their surrounding villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Abijah pursued Jeroboam and captured some cities from him: Bethel and its villages, Jeshanah and its villages, and Ephron and its villages. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/13.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Abijah pursued after Jeroboam, and took cities from him, Beth-el with the towns thereof, and Jeshanah with the towns thereof, and Ephron with the towns thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Abijah kept up his attack on Jeroboam's army and captured the Israelite towns of Bethel, Jeshanah, and Ephron, as well as the villages around them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/13.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Abijah pursued after Jeroboam, and took cities from him, Beth-el with the towns thereof, and Jeshanah with the towns thereof, and Ephron with the towns thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Abijah pursued Jeroboam and captured some of his cities: Bethel and its villages, Jeshanah and its villages, and Ephron and its villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/13.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Abijah pursued Jeroboam's army and occupied some of his cities: Bethel, Jeshanah, and Ephron, and the villages near each of these cities. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/13.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />After this Abijah pursued Jeroboam and captured Bethel and its villages, Jeshanah and its villages, and Ephron and its villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Abijah pursued Jeroboam and captured some cities from him: Bethel, Jeshanah, and Ephron, along with their villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/13.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Abijah chased Jeroboam; he seized from him these cities: Bethel and its surrounding towns, Jeshanah and its surrounding towns, and Ephron and its surrounding towns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Abijah pursued after Jeroboam, and took cities from him, Bethel with its towns, and Jeshanah with its towns, and Ephron with its towns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Abijah pursued Jeroboam, and took cities from him, Beth-el with its towns, and Jeshanah with its towns, and Ephron with its towns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/13.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Abijah pursued Jeroboam, and took cities from him: Bethel with its villages, Jeshanah with its villages, and Ephron with its villages. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Abijah pursues after Jeroboam and captures cities from him: Beth-El and its small towns, and Jeshanah and its small towns, and Ephraim and its small towns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Abijah pursueth after Jeroboam, and captureth from him cities, Beth-El and its small towns, and Jeshanah and its small towns, and Ephraim and its small towns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Abijah will pursue after Jeroboam, and he will take cities from him, the house of God and its daughters, and Jeshanah and its daughters, and Ephraim and its daughters.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Abia pursued after Jeroboam, and took cities from him, Bethel and her daughters, and Jesana with her daughters, Ephron also and her daughters. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then Abijah pursued the fleeing Jeroboam. And he seized cities from him: Bethel and her daughters, and Jeshanah with her daughters, and also Ephron and her daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/13.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Abijah pursued Jeroboam and seized cities from him: Bethel and its dependencies, Jeshanah and its dependencies, and Ephron and its dependencies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Abijah pursued Jeroboam, and took cities from him: Bethel with its villages and Jeshanah with its villages and Ephron with its villages.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Abijah pursued Jeroboam, and took some great cities from him, Beth-el with its pastures, Shelah with its pastures, and Ephron with its pastures.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/13.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Abia pursued after Yorbaam and seized great cities from him: Bayth Eil and its suburbs, Shela and its suburbs and Aphron and its suburbs.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Abia pursued after Jeroboam, and he took from him the cities, Baethel and her towns, and Jesyna and her towns, and Ephron and her towns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/13-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=3208" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/13.htm">Civil War Against Jeroboam</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">18</span>Thus the Israelites were subdued at that time, and the men of Judah prevailed because they relied on the LORD, the God of their fathers. <span class="reftext">19</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/29.htm" title="29: ’ă·ḇî·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or prolonged Abiyahuw; from 'ab and Yahh; father of Jah; Abijah, the name of several Israelite men and two Israelitesses.">Abijah</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥă·rê (Prep) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7291.htm" title="7291: way·yir·dōp̄ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To pursue, chase, persecute. A primitive root; to run after (of time) gone by).">pursued</a> <a href="/hebrew/3379.htm" title="3379: yā·rā·ḇə·‘ām (N-proper-ms) -- From riyb and am; people will contend; Jarobam, the name of two Israelite kings.">Jeroboam</a> <a href="/hebrew/3920.htm" title="3920: way·yil·kōḏ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To capture, seize, take. A primitive root; to catch; generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose; figuratively, to cohere.">and captured</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: ‘ā·rîm (N-fp) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">some cities</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: mim·men·nū (Prep:: 3ms) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">from him:</a> <a href="/hebrew/1008.htm" title="1008: bêṯ- (Prep) -- From bayith and 'el; house of God; Beth-El, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1008.htm" title="1008: ’êl (N-proper-fs) -- From bayith and 'el; house of God; Beth-El, a place in Palestine.">Bethel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: bə·nō·w·ṯe·hā (N-fpc:: 3fs) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter."></a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3466.htm" title="3466: yə·šā·nāh (N-proper-fs) -- A city near Bethel. Feminine of yashan; Jeshanah, a place in Palestine.">Jeshanah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: bə·nō·w·ṯe·hā (N-fpc:: 3fs) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter."></a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/6085.htm" title="6085: ʿɛp̄·rōn (N-proper-fs) -- From the same as Epher; fawn-like; Ephron, the name of a Canaanite and of two places in Palestine.">Ephron,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: ū·ḇə·nō·ṯe·hā (Conj-w:: N-fpc:: 3fs) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">along with their villages.</a> </span><span class="reftext">20</span>Jeroboam did not again recover his power during the days of Abijah, and the LORD struck him down and he died.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/15-20.htm">1 Kings 15:20-22</a></span><br />And Ben-hadad listened to King Asa and sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel, conquering Ijon, Dan, Abel-beth-maacah, and the whole land of Naphtali, including the region of Chinnereth. / When Baasha learned of this, he stopped fortifying Ramah and withdrew to Tirzah. / Then King Asa summoned all the men of Judah, with no exceptions, and they carried away the stones of Ramah and the timbers Baasha had used for building. And with these materials King Asa built up Geba of Benjamin, as well as Mizpah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/14-14.htm">2 Chronicles 14:14-15</a></span><br />and attacked all the cities around Gerar, because the terror of the LORD had fallen upon them. They plundered all the cities, since there was much plunder there. / They also attacked the tents of the herdsmen and carried off many sheep and camels. Then they returned to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/15-8.htm">2 Chronicles 15:8-9</a></span><br />When Asa heard these words and the prophecy of Azariah son of Oded the prophet, he took courage and removed the detestable idols from the whole land of Judah and Benjamin and from the cities he had captured in the hill country of Ephraim. He then restored the altar of the LORD that was in front of the portico of the LORD’s temple. / And he assembled all Judah and Benjamin, along with those from the tribes of Ephraim, Manasseh, and Simeon who had settled among them, for great numbers had come over to him from Israel when they saw that the LORD his God was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/16-4.htm">2 Chronicles 16:4</a></span><br />And Ben-hadad listened to King Asa and sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel, conquering Ijon, Dan, Abel-maim, and all the store cities of Naphtali.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-2.htm">2 Chronicles 17:2</a></span><br />He stationed troops in every fortified city of Judah and put garrisons in the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim that his father Asa had captured.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/11-5.htm">2 Chronicles 11:5-12</a></span><br />Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built up cities for defense in Judah. / He built up Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa, / Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/12-4.htm">2 Chronicles 12:4</a></span><br />He captured the fortified cities of Judah and came as far as Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-10.htm">2 Chronicles 20:10-11</a></span><br />And now, here are the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, whom You did not let Israel invade when they came out of the land of Egypt. So Israel turned away from them and did not destroy them. / See how they are repaying us by coming to drive us out of the possession that You gave us as an inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/21-8.htm">2 Chronicles 21:8-10</a></span><br />In the days of Jehoram, Edom rebelled against the hand of Judah and appointed their own king. / So Jehoram crossed into Edom with his officers and all his chariots. When the Edomites surrounded him and his chariot commanders, he rose up and attacked by night. / So to this day Edom has been in rebellion against the hand of Judah. Likewise, Libnah rebelled against his hand at the same time, because Jehoram had forsaken the LORD, the God of his fathers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/25-13.htm">2 Chronicles 25:13</a></span><br />Meanwhile the troops that Amaziah had dismissed from battle raided the cities of Judah, from Samaria to Beth-horon. They struck down 3,000 people and carried off a great deal of plunder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/26-6.htm">2 Chronicles 26:6</a></span><br />Uzziah went out to wage war against the Philistines, and he tore down the walls of Gath, Jabneh, and Ashdod. Then he built cities near Ashdod and among the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/28-18.htm">2 Chronicles 28:18</a></span><br />The Philistines had also raided the cities of the foothills and the Negev of Judah, capturing and occupying Beth-shemesh, Aijalon, and Gederoth, as well as Soco, Timnah, and Gimzo with their villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-1.htm">2 Chronicles 32:1</a></span><br />After all these acts of faithfulness, Sennacherib king of Assyria came and invaded Judah. He laid siege to the fortified cities, intending to conquer them for himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/33-11.htm">2 Chronicles 33:11-13</a></span><br />So the LORD brought against them the military commanders of the king of Assyria, who captured Manasseh, put a hook in his nose, bound him with bronze shackles, and took him to Babylon. / And in his distress, Manasseh sought the favor of the LORD his God and earnestly humbled himself before the God of his fathers. / And when he prayed to Him, the LORD received his plea and heard his petition. So He brought him back to Jerusalem and to his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD is God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/36-1.htm">2 Chronicles 36:1-3</a></span><br />Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz son of Josiah and made him king in Jerusalem in place of his father. / Jehoahaz was twenty-three years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months. / And the king of Egypt dethroned him in Jerusalem and imposed on Judah a levy of a hundred talents of silver and a talent of gold.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Abijah pursued after Jeroboam, and took cities from him, Bethel with the towns thereof, and Jeshanah with the towns thereof, and Ephraim with the towns thereof.</p><p class="hdg">took cities</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/10-19.htm">Joshua 10:19,39</a></b></br> And stay ye not, <i>but</i> pursue after your enemies, and smite the hindmost of them; suffer them not to enter into their cities: for the LORD your God hath delivered them into your hand… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/11-12.htm">Joshua 11:12</a></b></br> And all the cities of those kings, and all the kings of them, did Joshua take, and smote them with the edge of the sword, <i>and</i> he utterly destroyed them, as Moses the servant of the LORD commanded.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/31-7.htm">1 Samuel 31:7</a></b></br> And when the men of Israel that <i>were</i> on the other side of the valley, and <i>they</i> that <i>were</i> on the other side Jordan, saw that the men of Israel fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, they forsook the cities, and fled; and the Philistines came and dwelt in them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/15-8.htm">2 Chronicles 15:8</a></b></br> And when Asa heard these words, and the prophecy of Oded the prophet, he took courage, and put away the abominable idols out of all the land of Judah and Benjamin, and out of the cities which he had taken from mount Ephraim, and renewed the altar of the LORD, that <i>was</i> before the porch of the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/15-9.htm">Joshua 15:9</a></b></br> And the border was drawn from the top of the hill unto the fountain of the water of Nephtoah, and went out to the cities of mount Ephron; and the border was drawn to Baalah, which <i>is</i> Kirjathjearim:</p><p class="hdg">Ephron</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/11-54.htm">John 11:54</a></b></br> Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/13-17.htm">Abijah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-17.htm">Abi'jah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-28.htm">Bethel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-28.htm">Beth-El</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-4.htm">Captured</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-4.htm">Captureth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-4.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-12.htm">Dependent</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-4.htm">Ephraim</a> <a href="/joshua/18-15.htm">Ephron</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-15.htm">Jeroboam</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-15.htm">Jerobo'am</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-12.htm">Jeshanah</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-12.htm">Jesha'nah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-2.htm">Pursued</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-21.htm">Pursueth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-12.htm">Several</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-16.htm">Small</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/5-8.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-4.htm">Towns</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-2.htm">Villages</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/13-20.htm">Abijah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-20.htm">Abi'jah</a> <a href="/ezra/2-28.htm">Bethel</a> <a href="/ezra/2-28.htm">Beth-El</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-2.htm">Captured</a> <a href="/isaiah/20-1.htm">Captureth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-5.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-27.htm">Dependent</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-8.htm">Ephraim</a> <a href="/genesis/23-8.htm">Ephron</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-20.htm">Jeroboam</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-20.htm">Jerobo'am</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-6.htm">Jeshanah</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-12.htm">Jesha'nah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-13.htm">Pursued</a> <a href="/job/16-9.htm">Pursueth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-21.htm">Several</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-13.htm">Small</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-5.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-5.htm">Towns</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-18.htm">Villages</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 13</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/13-1.htm">Abijah succeeding makes war against Jeroboam</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/13-4.htm">he declares the right of his cause</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/13-13.htm">Trusting in God, he overcomes Jeroboam</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/13-21.htm">The wives and children of Abijah</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The division of the united monarchy into the northern kingdom (Israel) and the southern kingdom (Judah) followed Solomon's reign. Abijah's pursuit of Jeroboam signifies a military campaign to reclaim territory and assert Judah's dominance. This pursuit reflects the ongoing struggle for power and legitimacy between the two kingdoms, rooted in the broader narrative of Israel's history.<p><b>and captured some cities from him:</b><br>The capture of cities indicates a significant military victory for Abijah. In the ancient Near East, capturing cities was a common way to expand territory and influence. This victory would have bolstered Abijah's position and demonstrated God's favor, as victories were often seen as divine endorsement. The capture of these cities also weakened Jeroboam's control over the northern kingdom.<p><b>Bethel,</b><br>Bethel holds historical and religious significance in Israel's history. It was a major religious center, associated with patriarchal narratives such as Jacob's dream (<a href="/genesis/28-10.htm">Genesis 28:10-19</a>). Under Jeroboam, Bethel became a center for idolatrous worship, with one of the golden calves placed there (<a href="/1_kings/12-28.htm">1 Kings 12:28-29</a>). Abijah's capture of Bethel could symbolize a reclaiming of spiritual purity and a rejection of idolatry.<p><b>Jeshanah,</b><br>Jeshanah is less prominent in biblical records, but its mention here indicates its strategic importance. The capture of Jeshanah would have been part of securing the northern border of Judah. This city, like others, would have been fortified, and its capture would have disrupted Jeroboam's defenses, further consolidating Abijah's military success.<p><b>and Ephron,</b><br>Ephron, also known as Ephraim in some texts, was another strategic location. Its capture would have provided a tactical advantage, controlling routes and resources. The mention of Ephron highlights the thoroughness of Abijah's campaign, ensuring that key locations were secured to prevent future incursions by Jeroboam.<p><b>along with their villages.</b><br>Capturing the villages surrounding these cities ensured control over the region's agricultural and economic resources. Villages were essential for sustaining the cities, providing food, labor, and trade. By capturing both the cities and their villages, Abijah not only gained military control but also economic stability, which would have been crucial for maintaining his kingdom's strength and prosperity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/abijah.htm">Abijah</a></b><br>The king of Judah, son of Rehoboam, and grandson of Solomon. He is known for his short reign and his conflict with Jeroboam, king of Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jeroboam.htm">Jeroboam</a></b><br>The first king of the northern kingdom of Israel after the division of the united monarchy. He is often depicted as leading Israel into idolatry.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/bethel.htm">Bethel</a></b><br>A significant city in the history of Israel, known for its religious importance. It was one of the two centers of worship established by Jeroboam.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jeshanah.htm">Jeshanah</a></b><br>A lesser-known city captured by Abijah, indicating the strategic military advances of Judah.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/e/ephron.htm">Ephron</a></b><br>Another city taken by Abijah, demonstrating his military success and the weakening of Jeroboam's reign.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_leadership.htm">God's Sovereignty in Leadership</a></b><br>Abijah's victory over Jeroboam illustrates that God can use even flawed leaders to accomplish His purposes. We should trust in God's sovereignty over our leaders and pray for His guidance in their decisions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_idolatry.htm">The Consequences of Idolatry</a></b><br>Jeroboam's loss of cities serves as a reminder of the dangers of turning away from God. We must guard our hearts against modern forms of idolatry, ensuring our worship remains true to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_strategic_action.htm">The Importance of Strategic Action</a></b><br>Abijah's capture of key cities shows the importance of strategic planning and action in achieving goals. In our lives, we should seek God's wisdom in making decisions that align with His will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_obedience_lead_to_victory.htm">Faith and Obedience Lead to Victory</a></b><br>Abijah's reliance on God during the battle emphasizes the power of faith and obedience. We are encouraged to trust in God and follow His commands, knowing that He fights for us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 13</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/2_chron_13__any_non-biblical_evidence.htm">2 Chronicles 13 - Are there any archaeological or extra-biblical sources that verify the details of this battle's scale and outcome?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_abijah_more_faithful_in_chronicles.htm">2 Chronicles 13 compared with 1 Kings 15:3 - Why does Abijah appear more faithful in Chronicles than in Kings, and what might explain this seeming discrepancy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/was_abijah's_mother_michaiah_or_maachah.htm">What was King Abijah's mother's name: Michaiah (2 Chronicles 13:2) or Maachah (2 Chronicles 11:20), given Absalom's only daughter was Tamar (2 Samuel 14:27)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/2_chr_13_17_-_is_500k_deaths_symbolic.htm">2 Chronicles 13:17 - Does the claim of 500,000 casualties suggest an exaggerated or symbolic figure rather than literal history?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(19) <span class= "bld">Took cities from him.</span>--The three cities and their districts were only temporarily annexed to Judah. According to <a href="/context/1_kings/15-17.htm" title="And Baasha king of Israel went up against Judah, and built Ramah, that he might not suffer any to go out or come in to Asa king of Judah.">1Kings 15:17-21</a>, Baasha, King of Israel, attempted in the next reign to fortify Ramah, which was only about five miles north of Jerusalem. He had probably recovered these towns before doing so (<span class= "ital">Bertheau</span>)<span class= "ital">.</span><p><span class= "bld">Bethel<span class= "ital">.</span></span><span class= "ital">--Beitin.</span> (<a href="/genesis/12-8.htm" title="And he removed from there to a mountain on the east of Bethel, and pitched his tent, having Bethel on the west, and Hai on the east: and there he built an altar to the LORD, and called on the name of the LORD.">Genesis 12:8</a>; <a href="/joshua/7-2.htm" title="And Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai, which is beside Bethaven, on the east of Bethel, and spoke to them, saying, Go up and view the country. And the men went up and viewed Ai.">Joshua 7:2</a>.)<p><span class= "bld">Jeshanah.</span>--Not mentioned elsewhere in the Old Testament. Probably identical with <span class= "greekheb">??????</span> of Josephus (<span class= "ital">Ant. xiv.</span> 15, ? 12); site unknown. Syriac, <span class= "ital">Sh?l?;</span> Arabic, <span class= "ital">S?i?.</span><p><span class= "bld">Ephrain.</span>--So the Heb. margin; Heb. text, <span class= "ital">Ephron;</span> and so LXX., Vulg., Syriac, Arabic. Mount Ephron (<a href="/joshua/15-9.htm" title="And the border was drawn from the top of the hill to the fountain of the water of Nephtoah, and went out to the cities of mount Ephron; and the border was drawn to Baalah, which is Kirjathjearim:">Joshua 15:9</a>) was situated too far to the south to be intended here. Perhaps Ophrah, near Bethel (<a href="/judges/6-11.htm" title="And there came an angel of the LORD, and sat under an oak which was in Ophrah, that pertained to Joash the Abiezrite: and his son Gideon threshed wheat by the wine press, to hide it from the Midianites.">Judges 6:11</a>), or the town called Ephraim (<a href="/john/6-54.htm" title="Whoever eats my flesh, and drinks my blood, has eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day.">John 6:54</a>)--especially if Ephrain be the right reading--which also was near Bethel, according to Josephus (<span class= "ital">Bell. Jud.</span> iv. 9, ?9), is to be understood. Ophrah and Ephraim <span class= "ital">may</span> be identical. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 19.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Bethel</span>. Abijah was, perhaps, the rather permitted to take this city as the head-quarters of Jeroboam's irreligious worship. <span class="cmt_word">Jeshanah</span>. A place not known elsewhere in Scripture by this name, which by derivation means "old." Grove (Dr. Smith's 'Bible Dictionary,' 1. p. 1035) quotes Josephus ('Ant.,' 14:15.§ 12) as speaking of a place so named, the scene of a battle between Herod and Antigonus's general, Pappus, but Josephus does not assign its site. <span class="cmt_word">Ephrain</span>; or, according to Chethiv, <span class="accented">Epron.</span> Grove (Dr. Smith's 'Bible Dictionary,' 1. p. 569) says that conjecture has identified it with the <span class="accented">Ephraim</span> of <a href="/2_samuel/13-23.htm">2 Samuel 13:23</a>, with the <span class="accented">Ophrah</span> of <a href="/joshua/18-23.htm">Joshua 18:23</a>, and with the Ephraim of <a href="/john/11-54.htm">John 11:54</a>; possibly the modern <span class="accented">El-Taiyibeh</span> (Dr. Robinson, 1:44), about five miles from Bethel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/13-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Abijah</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבִיָּה֮</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇî·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_29.htm">Strong's 29: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abijah -- 'Yah is my father', an Israelite name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">pursued</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּרְדֹּ֣ף</span> <span class="translit">(way·yir·dōp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7291.htm">Strong's 7291: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pursue, chase, persecute</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jeroboam</span><br /><span class="heb">יָרָבְעָם֒</span> <span class="translit">(yā·rā·ḇə·‘ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3379.htm">Strong's 3379: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jeroboam -- 'the people increase', the name of two Israelites kings</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and captured</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּלְכֹּ֤ד</span> <span class="translit">(way·yil·kōḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3920.htm">Strong's 3920: </a> </span><span class="str2">To catch, to capture, occupy, to choose, to cohere</span><br /><br /><span class="word">some cities</span><br /><span class="heb">עָרִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from him:</span><br /><span class="heb">מִמֶּ֙נּוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(mim·men·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Bethel,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵל֙</span> <span class="translit">(’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1008.htm">Strong's 1008: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bethel -- 'house of God', a city in Ephraim, also a place in southern Judah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jeshanah,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְשָׁנָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(yə·šā·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3466.htm">Strong's 3466: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jeshanah -- a city near Bethel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Ephron,</span><br /><span class="heb">עֶפְרַ֖יִן</span> <span class="translit">(‘ep̄·ra·yin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6085.htm">Strong's 6085: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ephron -- a Hittite, also a mountain and a place in Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">along with their villages.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְנֹתֶֽיהָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·nō·ṯe·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> </span><span class="str2">A daughter</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/13-19.htm">2 Chronicles 13:19 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/13-19.htm">2 Chronicles 13:19 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/13-19.htm">2 Chronicles 13:19 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/13-19.htm">2 Chronicles 13:19 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/13-19.htm">2 Chronicles 13:19 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/13-19.htm">2 Chronicles 13:19 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/13-19.htm">2 Chronicles 13:19 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/13-19.htm">2 Chronicles 13:19 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/13-19.htm">2 Chronicles 13:19 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/13-19.htm">2 Chronicles 13:19 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/13-19.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 13:19 Abijah pursued after Jeroboam and took cities (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/13-18.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 13:18"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 13:18" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/13-20.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 13:20"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 13:20" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>