New International Version But a man of God came to him and said, “Your Majesty, these troops from Israel must not march with you, for the LORD is not with Israel—not with any of the people of Ephraim. New Living Translation But a man of God came to him and said, “Your Majesty, do not hire troops from Israel, for the LORD is not with Israel. He will not help those people of Ephraim! English Standard Version But a man of God came to him and said, “O king, do not let the army of Israel go with you, for the LORD is not with Israel, with all these Ephraimites. Berean Standard Bible But a man of God came to him and said, “O king, do not let the army of Israel go with you, for the LORD is not with Israel—not with any of the Ephraimites. Berean Literal Bible And a man of God came to him, saying, “O king, do not let the host of Israel go with you, for YHWH is not with Israel or any of the sons of Ephraim. King James Bible But there came a man of God to him, saying, O king, let not the army of Israel go with thee; for the LORD is not with Israel, to wit, with all the children of Ephraim. New King James Version But a man of God came to him, saying, “O king, do not let the army of Israel go with you, for the LORD is not with Israel—not with any of the children of Ephraim. New American Standard Bible But a man of God came to him saying, “O king, do not let the army of Israel come with you, for the LORD is not with Israel nor with any of the sons of Ephraim. NASB 1995 But a man of God came to him saying, “O king, do not let the army of Israel go with you, for the LORD is not with Israel nor with any of the sons of Ephraim. NASB 1977 But a man of God came to him saying, “O king, do not let the army of Israel go with you, for the LORD is not with Israel nor with any of the sons of Ephraim. Legacy Standard Bible But a man of God came to him saying, “O king, do not let the army of Israel go with you, for Yahweh is not with Israel nor with any of the sons of Ephraim. Amplified Bible But a man of God came to him, saying, “O king, do not let this army of Israel go with you, for the LORD is not with Israel nor with any of the sons of Ephraim. Berean Annotated Bible But a man of God {Elohim} came to him and said, “O king, do not let the army of Israel (he wrestles with God) go with you, for the LORD {YHWH} is not with Israel—not with any of the Ephraimites (doubly fruitful). Christian Standard Bible However, a man of God came to him and said, “King, do not let Israel’s army go with you, for the LORD is not with Israel—all the Ephraimites. Holman Christian Standard Bible However, a man of God came to him and said, “King, do not let Israel’s army go with you, for the LORD is not with Israel—all the Ephraimites. American Standard Version But there came a man of God to him, saying, O king, let not the army of Israel go with thee; for Jehovah is not with Israel, to wit, with all the children of Ephraim. Contemporary English Version One of God's prophets said, "Your Majesty, don't let these Israelite soldiers march into battle with you. The LORD has refused to help anyone from the northern kingdom of Israel, English Revised Version But there came a man of God to him, saying, O king, let not the army of Israel go with thee; for the LORD is not with Israel, to wit, with all the children of Ephraim. GOD'S WORD® Translation But a man of God came to him and said, "Your Majesty, Israel's army must not go with you, because the LORD isn't with Israel. He's not with these men from Ephraim. Good News Translation But a prophet went to the king and said to him, "Don't take these Israelite soldiers with you. The LORD is not with these people from the Northern Kingdom. International Standard Version A man came from God and warned him, "Your majesty, don't let the army of Israel accompany you into battle, because the LORD isn't with any of the descendants of Ephraim. NET Bible But a prophet visited him and said: "O king, the Israelite troops must not go with you, for the LORD is not with Israel or any of the Ephraimites. New Heart English Bible A man of God came to him, saying, "O king, do not let the army of Israel go with you; for the LORD is not with Israel, with all the people of Ephraim. Webster's Bible Translation But there came a man of God to him, saying, O king, let not the army of Israel go with thee; for the LORD is not with Israel, to wit, with all the children of Ephraim. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut a man of God came to him and said, “O king, do not let the army of Israel go with you, for the LORD is not with Israel—not with any of the Ephraimites. World English Bible A man of God came to him, saying, “O king, don’t let the army of Israel go with you, for Yahweh is not with Israel, with all the children of Ephraim. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand a man of God has come to him, saying, “O king, the host of Israel does not go with you; for YHWH is not with Israel—all the sons of Ephraim; Berean Literal Bible And a man of God came to him, saying, “O king, do not let the host of Israel go with you, for YHWH is not with Israel or any of the sons of Ephraim. Young's Literal Translation and a man of God hath come in unto him, saying, 'O king, the host of Israel doth not go with thee; for Jehovah is not with Israel -- all the sons of Ephraim; Smith's Literal Translation And a man of God came to him, saying, O king, the army of Israel shall not go with thee; for Jehovah is not with Israel all the sons of Ephraim. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut a man of God came to him, and said: O king, let not the army of Israel go out with thee, for the Lord is not with Israel, and all the children of Ephraim: Catholic Public Domain Version Then a man of God came to him, and he said: “O king, let not the army of Israel go forth with you. For the Lord is not with Israel, nor with all the sons of Ephraim. New American Bible But a man of God came to him and said: “O king, let not the army of Israel go with you, for the LORD is not with Israel—with any Ephraimite. New Revised Standard Version But a man of God came to him and said, “O king, do not let the army of Israel go with you, for the LORD is not with Israel—all these Ephraimites. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut there came a prophet of the LORD to him, saying, O king, let not all the army of Israel go with you; for the LORD is not with all Israel, neither with all the house of Ephraim. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And a Prophet of LORD JEHOVAH came to him and said to the King: “All the army of Israel shall not enter with you, because LORD JEHOVAH is not with all Israel and not with all of the house of Aphreim. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But there came a man of God to him, saying: 'O king, let not the army of Israel go with thee; for the LORD is not with Israel, even with all the children of Ephraim. Brenton Septuagint Translation And there came a man of God to him, saying, O king, let not the host of Israel go with thee; for the Lord is not with Israel, even all the sons of Ephraim. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Amaziah's Victories…6He also hired 100,000 mighty warriors from Israel for a hundred talents of silver. 7But a man of God came to him and said, “O king, do not let the army of Israel go with you, for the LORD is not with Israel— not with any of the Ephraimites. 8Even if you go and fight bravely in battle, God will make you stumble before the enemy, for God has power to help and power to overthrow.”… Cross References But a man of God came to him and said, 1 Kings 13:1 Suddenly, as Jeroboam was standing beside the altar to burn incense, there came a man of God from Judah to Bethel by the word of the LORD. 1 Kings 20:28 Then the man of God approached the king of Israel and said, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Because the Arameans have said that the LORD is a god of the hills and not of the valleys, I will deliver all this great army into your hand. Then you will know that I am the LORD.’” 2 Kings 1:3 But the angel of the LORD said to Elijah the Tishbite, “Go up to meet the messengers of the king of Samaria and ask them, ‘Is it because there is no God in Israel that you are on your way to inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron?’ “O king, do not let the army of Israel go with you, 2 Chronicles 11:4 that this is what the LORD says: ‘You are not to go up and fight against your brothers. Each of you must return home, for this is My doing.’” So they listened to the words of the LORD and turned back from going against Jeroboam. 1 Kings 12:24 that this is what the LORD says: ‘You are not to go up and fight against your brothers, the Israelites. Each of you must return home, for this is My doing.’” So they listened to the word of the LORD and turned back according to the word of the LORD. 2 Chronicles 19:2 Jehu son of Hanani the seer went out to confront him and said to King Jehoshaphat, “Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the LORD? Because of this, the wrath of the LORD is upon you. for the LORD is not with Israel— Numbers 14:42 Do not go up, lest you be struck down by your enemies, because the LORD is not among you. Joshua 7:12 This is why the Israelites cannot stand against their enemies. They will turn their backs and run from their enemies, because they themselves have been set apart for destruction. I will no longer be with you unless you remove from among you whatever is devoted to destruction. 1 Samuel 28:16 “Why do you consult me,” asked Samuel, “since the LORD has turned away from you and become your enemy? not with any of the Ephraimites.” Hosea 4:17 Ephraim is joined to idols; leave him alone! Hosea 5:11 Ephraim is oppressed, crushed in judgment, for he is determined to follow worthless idols. Hosea 9:3 They will not remain in the land of the LORD; Ephraim will return to Egypt and eat unclean food in Assyria. 2 Chronicles 20:15 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. 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.” Isaiah 31:1 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. Psalm 33:16-17 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. Treasury of Scripture But there came a man of God to him, saying, O king, let not the army of Israel go with you; for the LORD is not with Israel, to wit, with all the children of Ephraim. a man of God 2 Samuel 12:1 And the LORD sent Nathan unto David. And he came unto him, and said unto him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor. 1 Kings 13:1 And, behold, there came a man of God out of Judah by the word of the LORD unto Bethel: and Jeroboam stood by the altar to burn incense. 1 Timothy 6:11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. for the Lord 2 Chronicles 13:12 And, behold, God himself is with us for our captain, and his priests with sounding trumpets to cry alarm against you. O children of Israel, fight ye not against the LORD God of your fathers; for ye shall not prosper. 2 Chronicles 19:2 And Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him, and said to king Jehoshaphat, Shouldest thou help the ungodly, and love them that hate the LORD? therefore is wrath upon thee from before the LORD. 1 Kings 12:28 Whereupon the king took counsel, and made two calves of gold, and said unto them, It is too much for you to go up to Jerusalem: behold thy gods, O Israel, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt. Jump to Previous Army Children Ephraim E'phraimites Host Israel March Troops WitJump to Next Army Children Ephraim E'phraimites Host Israel March Troops Wit2 Chronicles 25 1. Amaziah begins to reign well3. He executes justice on the traitors 5. having hired an army of Israelites against the Edomites, 7. at the word of a prophet dismisses them 11. He overthrows the Edomites 13. The Israelites, discontented with their dismission, spoil as they return home 14. Amaziah, proud of his victory, serves the gods of Edom, and ignores the prophet 17. He provokes Joash to his overthrow 25. His reign 27. He is slain by conspiracy But a man of God came to him and said, God sent an unnamed prophet to confront Amaziah’s military plans before Judah went to war. The king had hired soldiers from the northern kingdom, but the prophet brought God’s command against relying on them. 1Ki 13:1 Suddenly, as Jeroboam was standing beside the altar… “O king, do not let the army of Israel go with you, Amaziah had enlisted one hundred thousand warriors from Israel for his campaign against Edom. Their military strength could not compensate for their nation’s rebellion against God. 2Ch 11:4 ‘You are not to go up and fight against your brothers.’… for the LORD is not with Israel— The northern kingdom had persisted in idolatry and false worship. God’s judgment on Israel meant that Judah could not expect His blessing through an alliance with its army. Num 14:42 Do not go up, lest you be struck down by your enemies… not with any of the Ephraimites. Ephraim, the leading northern tribe, represented the kingdom of Israel as a whole. Its influence had become associated with the northern kingdom’s continued departure from the worship of the LORD. Hos 4:17 Ephraim is joined to idols; leave him alone! Persons / Places / Events 1. AmaziahThe king of Judah who sought to strengthen his army by hiring soldiers from Israel. 2. Man of God An unnamed prophet who delivers God's message to King Amaziah, advising against his alliance with Israel. 3. Israel The northern kingdom, distinct from Judah, often in conflict with Judah during this period. 4. Ephraimites A reference to the tribe of Ephraim, representing the northern kingdom of Israel, from whom Amaziah hired soldiers. 5. Judah The southern kingdom, ruled by Amaziah, and the focus of God's favor in this context. Teaching Points Trust in God's GuidanceRely on God's wisdom rather than human alliances or strength. Heeding Prophetic Warnings Be attentive to God's messengers and the warnings they bring, as they are often sent to redirect us to His will. Avoiding Unequal Alliances Be cautious of forming partnerships that may lead you away from God's favor and purpose. God's Sovereignty Over Nations Recognize that God is in control of nations and their destinies, and His presence is crucial for success. Repentance and Obedience When corrected by God, respond with repentance and obedience to align with His will. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 25:7?2. Why did God warn against using Israelite troops in 2 Chronicles 25:7? 3. How does 2 Chronicles 25:7 emphasize reliance on God's strength over man's? 4. What other scriptures highlight the importance of trusting God's guidance over human plans? 5. How can we apply the lesson of 2 Chronicles 25:7 in our decisions? 6. What steps can you take to ensure God's will guides your actions today? 7. Why did God command Amaziah not to hire Israelite troops in 2 Chronicles 25:7? 8. What does 2 Chronicles 25:7 reveal about God's sovereignty over military decisions? 9. How does 2 Chronicles 25:7 challenge the concept of human reliance on military strength? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 25? (7) The Lord is not with Israel.--Comp. 2Chronicles 19:2; 2Chronicles 20:37; also 2Chronicles 16:7. To wit, with all the children of Ephraim.--Added as an explanation of the term Israel. Ephraim was the name of the northern kingdom (Hosea 5:11; Hosea 5:14; Hosea 6:4, and passim). . . . Verse 7. - (See foregoing chapter, ver. 19.) The name of this man of God does not transpire. To wit, with. These three words, all in italic type, if entirely omitted, and not even the preposition adopted, as in the Revised Version, into the ordinary type, will leave the intention of the writer clearer rather than less clear. Amaziah receives a loving but firm warning: scrap the ungodly alliance because God’s favor alone determines victory. The passage reminds believers that:• God still interrupts plans through His Word and His servants. • Honor toward authority never overrides loyalty to God’s explicit commands. • Alliances contrary to God’s will, however profitable they seem, guarantee loss of divine support. • Obedience may entail immediate sacrifice, yet it secures the only outcome that truly matters—God with us. Hebrew But a manוְאִ֣ישׁ (wə·’îš) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person of God הָאֱלֹהִ֗ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative came בָּ֤א (bā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to him אֵלָיו֙ (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to and said, לֵאמֹ֔ר (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 559: To utter, say “O king, הַמֶּ֕לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king do not let אַל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not the army צְבָ֣א (ṣə·ḇā) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc go יָבֹ֥א (yā·ḇō) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go with you, עִמְּךָ֖ (‘im·mə·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 5973: With, equally with for כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the LORD יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH is not אֵ֤ין (’ên) Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle with עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition Strong's 5973: With, equally with Israel— יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc [not with] any כֹּ֖ל (kōl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every of the Ephraimites. בְּנֵ֥י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son Additonal Resources 2 Chronicles 25:7 Blue Letter Bible2 Chronicles 25:7 Bible Gateway 2 Chronicles 25:7 Bible.com 2 Chronicles 25:7 NIV |
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