2 Chronicles 18:16

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Chronicles 18:16 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he said, I saw all Israel scattered upon the mountains, as sheep that have no shepherd: and Jehovah said, These have no master; let them return every man to his house in peace.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he said, I saw all Israel scattered upon the mountains, as sheep that have no shepherd: and Jehovah said, These have no master; let them return every man to his house in peace.
2 Chronicles 18:16 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Chronicles 18

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
16And he said, I saw all Israel scattered upon the mountains, as sheep that have no shepherd: and Jehovah said, These have no master; let them return every man to his house in peace.

What do historical commentaries say?

Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“he said: Mat 26:64 as sheep: Ch2 18:33, Ch2 18:34; Kg1 22:17, Kg1 22:34-36; Jer 23:1, Jer 23:2; Eze 34:5, Eze 34:6, Eze 34:8; Zac 10:2, Zac 13:7; Mat 9:36; Mar 6:34 master: Sa2 2:7, Sa2 5:2; Kg2 10:3 2 Chronicles 18:17”
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