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and the children of Judah prevailed, because they relied on the LORD God of their fathers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Israel were subdued at that time, and the sons of Judah conquered because they trusted in the LORD, the God of their fathers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/13.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Thus the sons of Israel were subdued at that time, and the sons of Judah conquered because they trusted in the LORD, the God of their fathers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Thus the sons of Israel were subdued at that time, and the sons of Judah conquered because they trusted in the LORD, the God of their fathers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Thus the sons of Israel were subdued at that time, and the sons of Judah were strong because they leaned upon Yahweh, the God of their fathers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Thus the sons of Israel were subdued (humbled) at that time, and the sons of Judah prevailed because they relied on the LORD, the God of their fathers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Israelites were subdued at that time. The Judahites succeeded because they depended on the LORD, the God of their ancestors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Israelites were subdued at that time. The Judahites succeeded because they depended on the LORD, the God of their ancestors. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/13.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thus the children of Israel were brought under at that time, and the children of Judah prevailed, because they relied upon Jehovah, the God of their fathers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Judah's army won because they had trusted the LORD God of their ancestors. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/13.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thus the children of Israel were brought under at that time, and the children of Judah prevailed, because they relied upon the LORD, the God of their fathers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So the Israelites were humbled at that time, and the men of Judah won because they trusted the LORD God of their ancestors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/13.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />And so the people of Judah were victorious over Israel, because they relied on the LORD, the God of their ancestors. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/13.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />And so the descendants of Israel were defeated at that time. The descendants of Judah were victorious because they trusted in the LORD God of their ancestors. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/13.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />That day the Israelites were defeated; the men of Judah prevailed because they relied on the LORD God of their ancestors. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Thus the children of Israel were brought under at that time, and the people of Judah prevailed, because they relied on the LORD, the God of their fathers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/13.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Thus the children of Israel were brought under at that time, and the children of Judah prevailed, because they relied on Yahweh, the God of their fathers. <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 the sons of Israel are humbled at that time, and the sons of Judah are strong, for they have leaned on YHWH, God of their fathers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the sons of Israel are humbled at that time, and the sons of Judah are strong, for they have leant on Jehovah, God of their fathers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Israel will be subdued in that time, and the sons of Judah will be strong, for they relied upon Jehovah the God of their fathers.<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 the children of Israel were brought down, at that time, and the children of Juda were exceedingly strengthened, because they had trusted in the Lord the God of their fathers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Israel were humiliated at that time. And the sons of Judah were very greatly strengthened, because they had trusted in the Lord, the God of their fathers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/13.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The Israelites were humbled on that occasion, while the Judahites were victorious because they relied on the LORD, the God of their ancestors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Thus the Israelites were subdued at that time, and the people of Judah prevailed, because they relied on the LORD, the God of their ancestors.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Thus the children of Israel were defeated at that time. and the children of Judah prevailed, because they said, We rely upon the LORD God of our fathers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/13.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the sons of Israel were defeated at that time, and the sons of Yehuda were valiant because they said: “Our reliance is on LORD JEHOVAH, the God of our fathers!”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Thus the children of Israel were brought under at that time, and the children of Judah prevailed, because they relied upon the LORD, the God of their fathers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />So the children of Israel were brought low in that day, and the children of Juda prevailed, because they trusted on the Lord God of their fathers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/13-18.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=3197" 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">17</span>Then Abijah and his people struck them with a mighty blow, and 500,000 chosen men of Israel fell slain. <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">Thus the Israelites</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3665.htm" title="3665: way·yik·kā·nə·‘ū (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To be humble. A primitive root; properly, to bend the knee; hence, to humiliate, vanquish.">were subdued</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: ha·hî (Art:: Pro-3fs) -- He, she, it. ">at that</a> <a href="/hebrew/6256.htm" title="6256: bā·‘êṯ (Prep-b, Art:: N-cs) -- Time. From ad; time, especially now, when, etc.">time,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">and the men</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/553.htm" title="553: way·ye·’em·ṣū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To be stout, strong, bold, alert. A primitive root; to be alert, physically or mentally.">prevailed</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/8172.htm" title="8172: niš·‘ă·nū (V-Nifal-Perf-3cp) -- To lean, support oneself. A primitive root; to support one's self.">they relied</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê (N-mpc) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">the God</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ă·ḇō·w·ṯê·hem (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">of their fathers.</a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>Abijah pursued Jeroboam and captured some cities from him: Bethel, Jeshanah, and Ephron, along with their villages.…<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/15-9.htm">1 Kings 15:9-15</a></span><br />In the twentieth year of Jeroboam’s reign over Israel, Asa became king of Judah, / and he reigned in Jerusalem forty-one years. His grandmother’s name was Maacah daughter of Abishalom. / And Asa did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, as his father David had done. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/14-11.htm">2 Chronicles 14:11</a></span><br />Then Asa cried out to the LORD his God: “O LORD, there is no one besides You to help the powerless against the mighty. Help us, O LORD our God, for we rely on You, and in Your name we have come against this multitude. O LORD, You are our God. Do not let a mere mortal prevail against You.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/16-8.htm">2 Chronicles 16:8</a></span><br />Were not the Cushites and Libyans a vast army with many chariots and horsemen? Yet because you relied on the LORD, He delivered them into your hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-15.htm">2 Chronicles 20:15-17</a></span><br />And he said, “Listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Listen, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the LORD says: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army, for the battle does not belong to you, but to God. / Tomorrow you are to march down against them. You will see them coming up the Ascent of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the valley facing the Wilderness of Jeruel. / You need not fight this battle. Take up your positions, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out and face them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you.’”<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_chronicles/32-21.htm">2 Chronicles 32:21</a></span><br />and the LORD sent an angel who annihilated every mighty man of valor and every leader and commander in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he withdrew to his own land in disgrace. And when he entered the temple of his god, some of his own sons struck him down with the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/13-12.htm">2 Chronicles 13:12</a></span><br />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="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-47.htm">1 Samuel 17:47</a></span><br />And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/20-7.htm">Psalm 20:7</a></span><br />Some trust in chariots and others in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/33-16.htm">Psalm 33:16-17</a></span><br />No king is saved by his vast army; no warrior is delivered by his great strength. / A horse is a vain hope for salvation; even its great strength cannot save.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/44-6.htm">Psalm 44:6-7</a></span><br />For I do not trust in my bow, nor does my sword save me. / For You save us from our enemies; You put those who hate us to shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/31-1.htm">Isaiah 31:1</a></span><br />Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in their abundance of chariots and in their multitude of horsemen. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel; they do not seek the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/37-36.htm">Isaiah 37:36</a></span><br />Then the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/17-5.htm">Jeremiah 17:5</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind, who makes mere flesh his strength and turns his heart from the LORD.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Thus the children of Israel were brought under at that time, and the children of Judah prevailed, because they relied on the LORD God of their fathers.</p><p class="hdg">relied</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/16-8.htm">2 Chronicles 16:8,9</a></b></br> Were not the Ethiopians and the Lubims a huge host, with very many chariots and horsemen? yet, because thou didst rely on the LORD, he delivered them into thine hand… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/20-20.htm">2 Chronicles 20:20</a></b></br> And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/18-5.htm">2 Kings 18:5</a></b></br> He trusted in the LORD God of Israel; so that after him was none like him among all the kings of Judah, nor <i>any</i> that were before him.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/19-12.htm">Better</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-16.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-20.htm">Conquered</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-6.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-12.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-12.htm">Humbled</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-17.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-16.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/john/13-25.htm">Leant</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-14.htm">Occasion</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-21.htm">Overcome</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-3.htm">Prevailed</a> <a href="/judges/20-36.htm">Relied</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-7.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-8.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-18.htm">Subdued</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-17.htm">Time</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-20.htm">Trusted</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-12.htm">Victorious</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/21-13.htm">Better</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-1.htm">Children</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-4.htm">Conquered</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-9.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-1.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-19.htm">Humbled</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-3.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-4.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/amos/5-19.htm">Leant</a> <a href="/ezra/7-20.htm">Occasion</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-22.htm">Overcome</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/27-5.htm">Prevailed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-7.htm">Relied</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-21.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-7.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-24.htm">Subdued</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-20.htm">Time</a> <a href="/job/6-20.htm">Trusted</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-11.htm">Victorious</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 Israel and Judah occurred after Solomon's reign, leading to frequent conflicts. This particular battle is significant as it highlights the consequences of Israel's idolatry and departure from the worship of Yahweh. The subduing of Israel serves as a reminder of the importance of faithfulness to God, as seen throughout the historical narratives of the Old Testament.<p><b>and the men of Judah prevailed</b><br>The victory of Judah over Israel in this context underscores the theme of divine favor and support for those who remain faithful to God. Judah's triumph is not attributed to military might or strategy but to their reliance on God. This victory can be seen as a fulfillment of God's promises to David regarding the endurance of his lineage and kingdom, as well as a foreshadowing of the ultimate victory of God's people through Christ.<p><b>because they relied on the LORD</b><br>Reliance on the LORD is a central theme in the biblical narrative, emphasizing trust and dependence on God's power and faithfulness rather than human strength. This reliance is a recurring motif in the stories of the kings of Judah, contrasting with the often idolatrous practices of the kings of Israel. The victory of Judah serves as a testament to the power of faith and obedience, echoing the message of other scriptures such as <a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a>, which encourages trust in the Lord.<p><b>the God of their fathers</b><br>This phrase connects the present victory to the covenantal relationship established between God and the patriarchs—Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It highlights the continuity of God's promises and faithfulness across generations. The reference to "the God of their fathers" serves as a reminder of the historical and spiritual heritage of the people of Judah, reinforcing their identity as God's chosen people. This connection to the patriarchs also points forward to the fulfillment of God's promises through Jesus Christ, who is the ultimate descendant of Abraham and David.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/abijah.htm">Abijah</a></b><br>The king of Judah who led his people in battle against Jeroboam and the northern kingdom of Israel. His reliance on God was pivotal in Judah's victory.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jeroboam.htm">Jeroboam</a></b><br>The king of Israel who opposed Abijah. His forces were defeated because they did not rely on the LORD.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom, consisting of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin, which remained faithful to the Davidic line and the worship of Yahweh.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The northern kingdom, consisting of the other ten tribes, which often fell into idolatry and strayed from the worship of Yahweh.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/m/mount_zemaraim.htm">Mount Zemaraim</a></b><br>The location where the battle between Abijah and Jeroboam took place, highlighting the geographical and spiritual divide between the two kingdoms.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/reliance_on_god_leads_to_victory.htm">Reliance on God Leads to Victory</a></b><br>The victory of Judah over Israel underscores the importance of relying on God rather than human strength or numbers. This principle is timeless and applicable in our spiritual battles today.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_to_god's_covenant.htm">Faithfulness to God's Covenant</a></b><br>Despite Abijah's personal shortcomings, God's faithfulness to His covenant with David ensured Judah's victory. This teaches us about God's grace and the importance of covenant faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_idolatry.htm">The Consequences of Idolatry</a></b><br>Israel's defeat serves as a warning against idolatry and turning away from God. It reminds us to examine our lives for anything that might take precedence over our relationship with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_leadership.htm">The Power of Leadership</a></b><br>Abijah's leadership and public declaration of faith in God rallied Judah to victory. This highlights the influence of godly leadership in guiding others towards reliance on God.<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/what's_the_protoevangelium_of_james.htm">Who was Micaiah in the Bible?</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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_kings_14_contradictions.htm">How can this narrative be reconciled with other biblical or historical records that appear to contradict 1 Kings 14?</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>(18) <span class= "bld">Were brought under.</span>--<span class= "ital">Were humbled, bowed down</span> (the same word as in <a href="/2_chronicles/12-6.htm" title="Whereupon the princes of Israel and the king humbled themselves; and they said, The LORD is righteous.">2Chronicles 12:6</a>). (<a href="/judges/3-30.htm" title="So Moab was subdued that day under the hand of Israel. And the land had rest fourscore years.">Judges 3:30</a>.)<p><span class= "bld">Prevailed.</span>--<span class= "ital">Was strong.</span> (<a href="/psalms/18-13.htm" title="The LORD also thundered in the heavens, and the Highest gave his voice; hail stones and coals of fire.">Psalm 18:13</a>; <a href="/genesis/25-23.htm" title="And the LORD said to her, Two nations are in your womb, and two manner of people shall be separated from your bowels; and the one people shall be stronger than the other people; and the elder shall serve the younger.">Genesis 25:23</a>.)<p><span class= "bld">They relied upon the Lord.</span>--<a href="/isaiah/10-20.htm" title="And it shall come to pass in that day, that the remnant of Israel, and such as are escaped of the house of Jacob, shall no more again stay on him that smote them; but shall stay on the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, in truth.">Isaiah 10:20</a>. (Authorised Version, "stay upon.") . . . <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/13-18.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">Thus the Israelites</span><br /><span class="heb">בְנֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were subdued</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּכָּנְע֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yik·kā·nə·‘ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3665.htm">Strong's 3665: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bend the knee, to humiliate, vanquish</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at that</span><br /><span class="heb">הַהִ֑יא</span> <span class="translit">(ha·hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Pronoun - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">time,</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּעֵ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(bā·‘êṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6256.htm">Strong's 6256: </a> </span><span class="str2">Time, now, when</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the men</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</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">prevailed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֶּֽאֶמְצוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·ye·’em·ṣū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_553.htm">Strong's 553: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be stout, strong, bold, alert</span><br /><br /><span class="word">because</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they relied</span><br /><span class="heb">נִשְׁעֲנ֔וּ</span> <span class="translit">(niš·‘ă·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8172.htm">Strong's 8172: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lean, support oneself</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the God</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of their fathers.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבוֹתֵיהֶֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇō·w·ṯê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/13-18.htm">2 Chronicles 13:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/13-18.htm">2 Chronicles 13:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/13-18.htm">2 Chronicles 13:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/13-18.htm">2 Chronicles 13:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/13-18.htm">2 Chronicles 13:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/13-18.htm">2 Chronicles 13:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/13-18.htm">2 Chronicles 13:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/13-18.htm">2 Chronicles 13:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/13-18.htm">2 Chronicles 13:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/13-18.htm">2 Chronicles 13:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/13-18.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 13:18 Thus the children of Israel were brought (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/13-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 13:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 13:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/13-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 13:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 13:19" /></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>