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Thus his troops were in front of Judah, and the ambush was behind them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now Jeroboam had sent troops around to ambush from the rear, so that while he was in front of Judah, the ambush was behind them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/13.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But Jeroboam caused an ambushment to come about behind them: so they were before Judah, and the ambushment <i>was</i> behind them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/13.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But Jeroboam caused an ambush to go around behind them; so they were in front of Judah, and the ambush <i>was</i> behind them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Jeroboam had set an ambush to come from behind, so that <i>Israel</i> was in front of Judah and the ambush was behind them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/13.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But Jeroboam had set an ambush to come from the rear, so that Israel was in front of Judah and the ambush was behind them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But Jeroboam had set an ambush to come from the rear, so that <i>Israel</i> was in front of Judah, and the ambush was behind them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But Jeroboam had encircled an ambush to come from the rear, so that <i>Israel</i> was in front of Judah and the ambush was behind them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But Jeroboam had set an ambush to come from the rear, so that Israel was in front of Judah and the ambush was behind them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now Jeroboam had sent an ambush around to advance from behind them. So they were in front of Judah, and the ambush was behind them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now Jeroboam had sent an ambush around to advance from behind them. So they were in front of Judah, and the ambush was behind them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/13.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But Jeroboam caused an ambushment to come about behind them: so they were before Judah, and the ambushment was behind them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But while Abijah was talking, Jeroboam had sent some of his troops to attack Judah's army from behind, while the rest attacked from the front. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/13.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But Jeroboam caused an ambushment to come about behind them: so they were before Judah, and the ambushment was behind them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But Jeroboam had set an ambush to attack them from behind. So Jeroboam's army was in front of Judah, and the ambush was behind them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/13.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Meanwhile Jeroboam had sent some of his troops to ambush the Judean army from the rear, while the rest faced them from the front. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/13.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But Jeroboam had sent an ambush to attack from the rear, so Israel was in front of Judah, with the ambush set in place behind them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now Jeroboam had sent troops around to ambush from the rear, so that while he was in front of Judah, the ambush was behind them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/13.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Now Jeroboam had sent some men to ambush the Judahite army from behind. The main army was in front of the Judahite army; the ambushers were behind it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But Jeroboam caused an ambush to come about behind them: so they were before Judah, and the ambush was behind them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But Jeroboam caused an ambush to come about behind them: so they were before Judah, and the ambush was behind them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/13.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But Jeroboam caused an ambush to come about behind them; so they were before Judah, and the ambush was behind them. <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 Jeroboam has brought around the ambush to come in from behind them, and they are before Judah, and the ambush [is] behind them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Jeroboam hath brought round the ambush to come in from behind them, and they are before Judah, and the ambush is behind them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Jeroboam turned about an ambush to come from behind them: and they will be before Judah, and the ambush from behind them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />While he spoke these things, Jeroboam caused an ambushment to come about behind him. And while he stood facing the enemies, he encompassed Juda. who perceived it not, with his army. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />While he was speaking these things, Jeroboam set in motion an ambush behind them. And while they stood facing the enemy, without Judah realizing it, his army circled around.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/13.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But Jeroboam had an ambush go around them to come at them from the rear; so that while his army faced Judah, his ambush lay behind them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Jeroboam had sent an ambush around to come on them from behind; thus his troops were in front of Judah, and the ambush was behind them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But Jeroboam caused an ambush to come about behind them; so they were before Judah, and the ambush was behind them.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But Jeroboam caused an ambushment to come about behind them; so they were before Judah, and the ambushment was behind them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Now Jeroboam had caused an ambush to come round upon him from behind: and he <i>himself</i> was before Juda, and the ambush behind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/13-13.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=3150" 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">12</span>Now behold, God Himself is with us as our head, and His priests with their trumpets sound the battle call against you. O children of Israel, do not fight against the LORD, the God of your fathers, for you will not succeed.” <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3379.htm" title="3379: wə·yā·rā·ḇə·‘ām (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- From riyb and am; people will contend; Jarobam, the name of two Israelite kings.">Now Jeroboam</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: lā·ḇō·w (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">had sent troops</a> <a href="/hebrew/5437.htm" title="5437: hê·sêḇ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively.">around</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/3993.htm" title="3993: ham·ma’·rāḇ (Art:: N-ms) -- An ambush. From 'arab; an ambuscade.">to ambush</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: mê·’a·ḥă·rê·hem (Prep-m:: 3mp) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">from the rear,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·yih·yū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">so that while he was</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">in front</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">of Judah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3993.htm" title="3993: wə·ham·ma’·rāḇ (Conj-w, Art:: N-ms) -- An ambush. From 'arab; an ambuscade.">the ambush</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: mê·’a·ḥă·rê·hem (Prep-m:: 3mp) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">was behind them.</a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>When Judah turned and discovered that the battle was both before and behind them, they cried out to the LORD. Then the priests blew the trumpets,…<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/15-6.htm">1 Kings 15:6</a></span><br />And there was war between the houses of Rehoboam and Jeroboam all the days of Abijam’s life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/14-8.htm">2 Chronicles 14:8-13</a></span><br />Asa had an army of 300,000 men from Judah bearing large shields and spears, and 280,000 men from Benjamin bearing small shields and drawing the bow. All these were mighty men of valor. / Then Zerah the Cushite came against them with an army of 1,000,000 men and 300 chariots, and they advanced as far as Mareshah. / So Asa marched out against him and lined up in battle formation in the Valley of Zephathah near Mareshah. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-22.htm">2 Chronicles 20:22-23</a></span><br />The moment they began their shouts and praises, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who had come against Judah, and they were defeated. / The Ammonites and Moabites rose up against the inhabitants of Mount Seir, devoting them to destruction. And when they had finished off the inhabitants of Seir, they helped to destroy one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-7.htm">2 Chronicles 32:7-8</a></span><br />“Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged before the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater One with us than with him. / With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” So the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/19-32.htm">2 Kings 19:32-34</a></span><br />So this is what the LORD says about the king of Assyria: ‘He will not enter this city or shoot an arrow into it. He will not come before it with a shield or build up a siege ramp against it. / He will go back the way he came, and he will not enter this city, declares the LORD. / I will defend this city and save it for My own sake and for the sake of My servant David.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-35.htm">2 Samuel 22:35</a></span><br />He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-34.htm">Psalm 18:34</a></span><br />He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/144-1.htm">Psalm 144:1</a></span><br />Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/54-17.htm">Isaiah 54:17</a></span><br />No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/1-19.htm">Jeremiah 1:19</a></span><br />They will fight against you but will never overcome you, since I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-16.htm">Matthew 10:16</a></span><br />Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-52.htm">Matthew 26:52-54</a></span><br />“Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword. / Are you not aware that I can call on My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels? / But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen this way?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/21-15.htm">Luke 21:15</a></span><br />For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/18-36.htm">John 18:36</a></span><br />Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world; if it were, My servants would fight to prevent My arrest by the Jews. But now My kingdom is not of this realm.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But Jeroboam caused an ambush to come about behind them: so they were before Judah, and the ambush was behind them.</p><p class="hdg">an ambushment</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/20-22.htm">2 Chronicles 20:22</a></b></br> And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/8-4.htm">Joshua 8:4</a></b></br> And he commanded them, saying, Behold, ye shall lie in wait against the city, <i>even</i> behind the city: go not very far from the city, but be ye all ready:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/21-30.htm">Proverbs 21:30</a></b></br> <i>There is</i> no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/22-13.htm">Ambush</a> <a href="/judges/9-35.htm">Ambushment</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-1.htm">Attack</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-12.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-10.htm">Facing</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-12.htm">Front</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-12.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-8.htm">Jeroboam</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-8.htm">Jerobo'am</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-1.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-32.htm">Others</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-18.htm">Rear</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-3.htm">Round</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-10.htm">Stationed</a> <a href="/judges/20-38.htm">Surprise</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-3.htm">Troops</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/20-22.htm">Ambush</a> <a href="/joshua/8-9.htm">Ambushment</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-15.htm">Attack</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-11.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-34.htm">Facing</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-14.htm">Front</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-15.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-15.htm">Jeroboam</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-15.htm">Jerobo'am</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-14.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-1.htm">Others</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-14.htm">Rear</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-14.htm">Round</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-2.htm">Stationed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-22.htm">Surprise</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-9.htm">Troops</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/13.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_chronicles/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Now Jeroboam had sent troops around to ambush from the rear</b><br>Jeroboam, the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel after the division, was known for his strategic military tactics. This ambush reflects his cunning and desire to secure his reign against the southern kingdom of Judah. The use of ambushes in ancient warfare was common, as it allowed for surprise attacks that could demoralize and confuse the enemy. This tactic is reminiscent of other biblical accounts where ambushes were used, such as in the battle of Ai (<a href="/joshua/8-2.htm">Joshua 8:2-9</a>). Jeroboam's actions here demonstrate his reliance on human strategy rather than seeking divine guidance, contrasting with the faith-based leadership seen in other biblical figures.<p><b>so that while he was in front of Judah</b><br>Jeroboam's positioning of his forces in front of Judah was a deliberate move to engage them directly, drawing their attention and focus. This frontal confrontation was meant to distract and hold the main forces of Judah, making them vulnerable to the ambush from behind. The kingdom of Judah, under King Abijah, was facing a significant threat, as Jeroboam's forces were numerically superior. This scenario highlights the tension between the divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah, a recurring theme throughout the books of Kings and Chronicles, emphasizing the consequences of Israel's division after Solomon's reign.<p><b>the ambush was behind them</b><br>The ambush positioned behind Judah signifies a strategic encirclement, aiming to trap and overwhelm them. This tactic is indicative of Jeroboam's attempt to ensure a decisive victory by attacking from multiple fronts. Theologically, this situation can be seen as a test of faith for Judah, as they were surrounded by enemies. In a broader biblical context, being surrounded by adversaries often serves as a metaphor for spiritual trials and the need for reliance on God. The narrative foreshadows the deliverance that comes through divine intervention, as seen in subsequent verses where Judah calls upon the Lord and is granted victory despite the odds. This reflects the biblical theme of God fighting for His people when they trust in Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <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 known for leading Israel into idolatry and opposing the southern kingdom of Judah.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom, consisting of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin, with Jerusalem as its capital. At this time, it was ruled by King Abijah.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/abijah.htm">Abijah</a></b><br>The king of Judah during this battle. He was the son of Rehoboam and the grandson of Solomon. Abijah is noted for his speech against Jeroboam and his reliance on God during this conflict.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/ambush.htm">Ambush</a></b><br>A military tactic used by Jeroboam to surprise and encircle the forces of Judah. This tactic was intended to give Jeroboam a strategic advantage in battle.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/b/battle.htm">Battle</a></b><br>The conflict between the forces of Jeroboam and Abijah, representing the larger struggle between the kingdoms of Israel and Judah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god_over_human_strategy.htm">Trust in God Over Human Strategy</a></b><br>Despite Jeroboam's strategic ambush, Judah's reliance on God led to their victory. This teaches us to prioritize faith in God over human wisdom and tactics.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_readiness.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Readiness</a></b><br>Just as Judah was surrounded, believers must be spiritually prepared for unexpected challenges, relying on God's strength and guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_conflict.htm">God's Sovereignty in Conflict</a></b><br>The outcome of the battle demonstrates God's control over human affairs, encouraging believers to trust in His sovereignty in their own lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_idolatry.htm">The Consequences of Idolatry</a></b><br>Jeroboam's actions were rooted in idolatry and rebellion against God, serving as a warning against turning away from God's commandments.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_and_division_in_god's_people.htm">Unity and Division in God's People</a></b><br>The division between Israel and Judah highlights the destructive nature of disunity among God's people, urging believers to seek unity in Christ.<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/ark_to_jerusalem__before_or_after_philistines.htm">When did David bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem? Before defeating the Philistines or after? After (2 Samuel 5 and 6) Before (I Chronicles 13 and 14)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_many_famine_years_for_david.htm">God sent his prophet to threaten David with how many years of famine? Seven (2 Samuel 24:13) Three (I Chronicles 21:12)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_demand_execution_in_2_chron_15_13.htm">Why would a loving God demand the execution of anyone who refused to seek Him (2 Chronicles 15:13), conflicting with other biblical passages emphasizing mercy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_jehoshaphat's_alliance_with_ahab_contradict_the_bible.htm">In 2 Chronicles 18:1-3, does Jehoshaphat's alliance with Ahab contradict biblical teachings against partnering with evil?</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>(13) <span class= "bld">But Jeroboam caused</span> <span class= "bld">. . .</span><span class= "ital">--Now Jeroboam had brought the ambush round, in order to attack</span> (literally, <span class= "ital">approach</span>)<span class= "ital"> them in the rear</span> (literally, <span class= "ital">from behind them; so they</span> (Jeroboam and his main body) <span class= "ital">were in front of Judah, and the ambush was in their rear.</span><p><span class= "bld">The ambush.</span>--The troops which Jeroboam had detached for that service.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 13-16.</span> - These verses purport to tell how Jeroboam, with all his vastly preponderating numbers (ver. 3), left nothing undone to secure the victory, and resorted even to the <span class="cmt_word">ambushment</span> described; how, on the other hand, Abijah and his people honoured God by their <span class="cmt_word">cry</span> and confident <span class="cmt_word">shout,</span> and were <span class="cmt_word">delivered</span> because they trusted in him (<a href="/1_samuel/17-45.htm">1 Samuel 17:45-47</a>), and as follows, ver. 18, "relied upon the Lord God of their fathers." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/13-13.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">Now Jeroboam</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיָֽרָבְעָ֗ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yā·rā·ḇə·‘ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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">had sent an ambush</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמַּאְרָ֔ב</span> <span class="translit">(ham·ma’·rāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3993.htm">Strong's 3993: </a> </span><span class="str2">An ambuscade</span><br /><br /><span class="word">around</span><br /><span class="heb">הֵסֵב֙</span> <span class="translit">(hê·sêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5437.htm">Strong's 5437: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn about, go around, surround</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to advance</span><br /><span class="heb">לָב֖וֹא</span> <span class="translit">(lā·ḇō·w)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from the rear,</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵֽאַחֲרֵיהֶ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(mê·’a·ḥă·rê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The hind or following part</span><br /><br /><span class="word">so that while he was</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּֽהְיוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yih·yū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in front</span><br /><span class="heb">לִפְנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(lip̄·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Judah,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוּדָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hū·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> </span><span class="str2">Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the ambush</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַמַּאְרָ֖ב</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ham·ma’·rāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3993.htm">Strong's 3993: </a> </span><span class="str2">An ambuscade</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was behind them.</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵאַחֲרֵיהֶֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(mê·’a·ḥă·rê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The hind or following part</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/13-13.htm">2 Chronicles 13:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/13-13.htm">2 Chronicles 13:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/13-13.htm">2 Chronicles 13:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/13-13.htm">2 Chronicles 13:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/13-13.htm">2 Chronicles 13:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/13-13.htm">2 Chronicles 13:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/13-13.htm">2 Chronicles 13:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/13-13.htm">2 Chronicles 13:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/13-13.htm">2 Chronicles 13:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/13-13.htm">2 Chronicles 13:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/13-13.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 13:13 But Jeroboam caused an ambush to come (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/13-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 13:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 13:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/13-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 13:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 13:14" /></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>