2 Chronicles 25:19

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Chronicles 25:19 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Thou sayest, Lo, thou hast smitten Edom; and thy heart lifteth thee up to boast: abide now at home; why shouldest thou meddle to [thy] hurt, that thou shouldest fall, even thou, and Judah with thee?” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Thou sayest, Lo, thou hast smitten Edom; and thy heart lifteth thee up to boast: abide now at home; why shouldest thou meddle to [thy] hurt, that thou shouldest fall, even thou, and Judah with thee?
2 Chronicles 25:19 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Chronicles 25

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
19Thou sayest, Lo, thou hast smitten Edom; and thy heart lifteth thee up to boast: abide now at home; why shouldest thou meddle to [thy] hurt, that thou shouldest fall, even thou, and Judah with thee?

What do historical commentaries say?

Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“heart: Ch2 26:16, Ch2 32:25; Deu 8:14; Pro 13:10, Pro 16:18, Pro 28:25; Dan 5:20-23; Hab 2:4; Jam 4:6; Pe1 5:5 to boast: Jer 9:23; Co1 1:29 why shouldest: Ch2 35:21; Pro 18:6, Pro 20:3, Pro 26:17; Luk 14:31 2 Chronicles 25:20”
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