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2 Chronicles 13:16

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Chronicles 13:16 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And the children of Israel fled before Judah; and God delivered them into their hand.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And the children of Israel fled before Judah; and God delivered them into their hand.
2 Chronicles 13:16 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Chronicles 13

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
13But Jeroboam caused an ambushment to come about behind them: so they were before Judah, and the ambushment was behind them.
14And when Judah looked back, behold, the battle was before and behind them; and they cried unto Jehovah, and the priests sounded with the trumpets.
15Then the men of Judah gave a shout: and as the men of Judah shouted, it came to pass, that God smote Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah.
16And the children of Israel fled before Judah; and God delivered them into their hand.
17And Abijah and his people slew them with a great slaughter: so there fell down slain of Israel five hundred thousand chosen men.
18Thus 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.
19And Abijah pursued after Jeroboam, and took cities from him, Beth-el with the towns thereof, and Jeshanah with the towns thereof, and Ephron with the towns thereof.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And the children of Israel fled before Judah, etc.] Were in such a fright and consternation, that they could not stand their ground, or engage at all; but took to flight immediately: and God delivered them into their hand; to be taken and slain by them.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“God delivered: Gen 14:20; Deu 2:36, Deu 3:3; Jos 10:12, Jos 21:44; Jdg 1:4, Jdg 11:21; Sa1 23:7 2 Chronicles 13:17”
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