New International Version The Israelites fled before Judah, and God delivered them into their hands. New Living Translation The Israelite army fled from Judah, and God handed them over to Judah in defeat. English Standard Version The men of Israel fled before Judah, and God gave them into their hand. Berean Standard Bible So the Israelites fled before Judah, and God delivered them into their hands. Berean Literal Bible And the sons of Israel fled before the face of Judah, and God delivered them into their hands. King James Bible And the children of Israel fled before Judah: and God delivered them into their hand. New King James Version And the children of Israel fled before Judah, and God delivered them into their hand. New American Standard Bible When the sons of Israel fled from Judah, God handed them over to them. NASB 1995 When the sons of Israel fled before Judah, God gave them into their hand. NASB 1977 And when the sons of Israel fled before Judah, God gave them into their hand. Legacy Standard Bible So the sons of Israel fled before Judah, and God gave them into their hand. Amplified Bible And the sons of Israel fled before Judah, and God handed over the sons of Israel to them. Berean Annotated Bible So the Israelites (God prevails) fled before Judah (praised), and God {Elohim} delivered them into their hands. Christian Standard Bible So the Israelites fled before Judah, and God handed them over to them. Holman Christian Standard Bible So the Israelites fled before Judah, and God handed them over to them. American Standard Version And the children of Israel fled before Judah; and God delivered them into their hand. Contemporary English Version The Israelites ran away, and God helped Judah's soldiers slaughter English Revised Version And the children of Israel fled before Judah: and God delivered them into their hand. GOD'S WORD® Translation The Israelites fled from Judah's [army], and God handed them over to Judah. Good News Translation The Israelites fled from the Judeans, and God let the Judeans overpower them. International Standard Version When the descendants of Israel ran away from the army of Judah, God handed them over to the army of Judah. NET Bible The Israelites fled from before the Judahite army, and God handed them over to the men of Judah. New Heart English Bible The children of Israel fled before Judah; and God delivered them into their hand. Webster's Bible Translation And the children of Israel fled before Judah: and God delivered them into their hand. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo the Israelites fled before Judah, and God delivered them into their hands. World English Bible The children of Israel fled before Judah, and God delivered them into their hand. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the sons of Israel flee from the face of Judah, and God gives them into their hand, Berean Literal Bible And the sons of Israel fled before the face of Judah, and God delivered them into their hands. Young's Literal Translation And the sons of Israel flee from the face of Judah, and God giveth them into their hand, Smith's Literal Translation And the sons of Israel will flee from the face of Judah: and God will give them into their hand. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the children of Israel fled before Juda, and the Lord delivered them into their hand. Catholic Public Domain Version And the sons of Israel fled from Judah, and the Lord delivered them into their hand. New American Bible The Israelites fled before Judah, and God delivered them into their power. New Revised Standard Version The Israelites fled before Judah, and God gave them into their hands. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the children of Israel fled before Judah; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the sons of Israel fled from before the sons of Yehuda. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the children of Israel fled before Judah; and God delivered them into their hand. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the children of Israel fled from before Juda; and the Lord delivered them into their hands. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Civil War Against Jeroboam…15and the men of Judah raised the battle cry. And when they raised the cry, God routed Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah. 16So the Israelites fled before Judah, and God delivered them into their hands. 17Then Abijah and his people struck them with a mighty blow, and 500,000 chosen men of Israel fell slain.… Cross References So the Israelites fled before Judah, 2 Chronicles 14:12-13 So the LORD struck down the Cushites before Asa and Judah, and the Cushites fled. / Then Asa and his army pursued them as far as Gerar. The Cushites fell and could not recover, for they were crushed before the LORD and His army. So the people of Judah carried off a great amount of plunder Joshua 10:10 And the LORD threw them into confusion before Israel, who defeated them in a great slaughter at Gibeon, pursued them along the ascent to Beth-horon, and struck them down as far as Azekah and Makkedah. Deuteronomy 28:7 The LORD will cause the enemies who rise up against you to be defeated before you. They will march out against you in one direction but flee from you in seven. and God delivered them into their hands. Joshua 21:44 And the LORD gave them rest on every side, just as He had sworn to their fathers. None of their enemies could stand against them, for the LORD delivered all their enemies into their hand. Judges 1:4 When Judah attacked, the LORD delivered the Canaanites and Perizzites into their hands, and they struck down ten thousand men at Bezek. 1 Samuel 23:4 Once again, David inquired of the LORD, and the LORD answered him: “Go at once to Keilah, for I will deliver the Philistines into your hand.” 1 Kings 15:15 And he brought into the house of the LORD the silver and gold and the articles that he and his father had dedicated. 2 Chronicles 20:22-24 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. / When the men of Judah came to a place overlooking the wilderness, they looked for the vast army, but there were only corpses lying on the ground; no one had escaped. 2 Chronicles 15:2 So he went out to meet Asa and said to him, “Listen to me, Asa and all Judah and Benjamin. The LORD is with you when you are with Him. If you seek Him, He will be found by you, but if you forsake Him, He will forsake you. 2 Chronicles 16:8 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. 2 Chronicles 20:29 And the fear of God came upon all the kingdoms of the lands when they heard that the LORD had fought against the enemies of Israel. 2 Chronicles 32:8 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. 2 Chronicles 13:18 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. 1 Samuel 17:47 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.” Exodus 14:25 He caused their chariot wheels to wobble, so that they had difficulty driving. “Let us flee from the Israelites,” said the Egyptians, “for the LORD is fighting for them against Egypt!” Judges 4:15 And in front of him the LORD routed with the sword Sisera, all his charioteers, and all his army. Sisera abandoned his chariot and fled on foot. Treasury of Scripture And the children of Israel fled before Judah: and God delivered them into their hand. God delivered Genesis 14:20 And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him tithes of all. Deuteronomy 2:36 From Aroer, which is by the brink of the river of Arnon, and from the city that is by the river, even unto Gilead, there was not one city too strong for us: the LORD our God delivered all unto us: Deuteronomy 3:3 So the LORD our God delivered into our hands Og also, the king of Bashan, and all his people: and we smote him until none was left to him remaining. Jump to Previous Children Delivered Face Fled Flee Flight Hand Hands Israel Israelites JudahJump to Next Children Delivered Face Fled Flee Flight Hand Hands Israel Israelites Judah2 Chronicles 13 1. Abijah succeeding makes war against Jeroboam4. he declares the right of his cause 13. Trusting in God, he overcomes Jeroboam 21. The wives and children of Abijah So the Israelites fled before Judah, In the battle between Abijah of Judah and Jeroboam of Israel, the northern army broke and retreated despite its numerical advantage. Israel’s defeat followed Abijah’s appeal to the Lord and Judah’s reliance on the priests, trumpets, and worship established under the Davidic kingdom. 2Ch 14:12-13 So the LORD struck down the Cushites before Asa and Judah… and God delivered them into their hands. Judah’s victory was not credited merely to military strength but to the Lord’s direct action. God upheld Judah against Jeroboam’s rebellion and preserved the Davidic line according to His covenant purposes. Jos 21:44 And the LORD gave them rest on every side,… Persons / Places / Events 1. AbijahThe king of Judah during this battle, who trusted in the Lord and led his people with faith. 2. Jeroboam The king of Israel, who led the northern kingdom and opposed Judah. 3. Judah The southern kingdom, led by Abijah, which remained faithful to the Davidic line and the worship of Yahweh. 4. Israel The northern kingdom, led by Jeroboam, which had turned away from the worship of Yahweh. 5. The Battle A significant conflict between the kingdoms of Judah and Israel, where God intervened on behalf of Judah. Teaching Points Trust in God's DeliveranceJust as God delivered Judah, He is faithful to deliver us in our times of need when we trust in Him. The Consequences of Turning Away Israel's defeat serves as a warning against turning away from God and His commandments. The Power of Faithful Leadership Abijah's leadership and faith in God were crucial in securing victory, highlighting the importance of godly leadership. God's Sovereignty in Battles The battle's outcome was determined by God's intervention, reminding us that He is sovereign over all circumstances. Unity and Division The division between Israel and Judah illustrates the destructive nature of disunity among God's people. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 13:16?2. How does 2 Chronicles 13:16 demonstrate God's power in battles we face today? 3. What can we learn about obedience to God from 2 Chronicles 13:16? 4. How does 2 Chronicles 13:16 connect to Ephesians 6:10-18 on spiritual warfare? 5. How can we apply the Israelites' victory to our personal spiritual struggles? 6. What role does faith play in overcoming challenges, as seen in 2 Chronicles 13:16? 7. What historical evidence supports the events described in 2 Chronicles 13:16? 8. How does 2 Chronicles 13:16 reflect God's intervention in battles? 9. What theological message is conveyed in 2 Chronicles 13:16? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 13? 2 Chronicles 13:16 captures a single, swift moment when the northern armies crumble and Judah prevails. The flight of Israel highlights the impotence of self-made religion; Judah’s triumph exalts covenant faithfulness. Most crucially, God Himself engineers the outcome—He hears, He acts, He delivers. Numbers, tactics, and human courage fade into the background while divine sovereignty and covenant loyalty stand center stage. The verse reminds every generation that aligning with God and His revealed worship invites His powerful, protective hand. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So the Israelitesבְנֵי־ (ḇə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son fled וַיָּנ֥וּסוּ (way·yā·nū·sū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5127: To flit, vanish away before מִפְּנֵ֣י (mip·pə·nê) Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face Judah, יְהוּדָ֑ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites and God אֱלֹהִ֖ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative delivered them וַיִּתְּנֵ֥ם (way·yit·tə·nêm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 5414: To give, put, set into their hands. בְּיָדָֽם׃ (bə·yā·ḏām) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3027: A hand Additonal Resources 2 Chronicles 13:16 Blue Letter Bible2 Chronicles 13:16 Bible Gateway 2 Chronicles 13:16 Bible.com 2 Chronicles 13:16 NIV |
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