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2 Chronicles 14:10
Then Asa went out against him, and they drew up in battle formation in the Valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.
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Christian Standard Bible®
So Asa marched out against him and lined up in battle formation in Zephathah Valley at Mareshah.
So Asa marched out against him and lined up in battle formation in Zephathah Valley at Mareshah.
Hebrew Names Version
Then Asa went out to meet him, and they set the battle in array in the valley of Tzefatah at Mareshah.
Then Asa went out to meet him, and they set the battle in array in the valley of Tzefatah at Mareshah.
King James Version
Then Asa went out against him, and they set the battle in array in the valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.
Then Asa went out against him, and they set the battle in array in the valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.
English Standard Version
And Asa went out to meet him, and they drew up their lines of battle in the Valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.
And Asa went out to meet him, and they drew up their lines of battle in the Valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.
New Century Version
So Asa went out to fight Zerah and prepared for battle in the Valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.
So Asa went out to fight Zerah and prepared for battle in the Valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.
New English Translation
and Asa went out to oppose him. They deployed for battle in the Valley of Zephathah near Mareshah.
and Asa went out to oppose him. They deployed for battle in the Valley of Zephathah near Mareshah.
New American Standard Bible
So Asa went out to meet him, and they drew up in battle formation in the Valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.
So Asa went out to meet him, and they drew up in battle formation in the Valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.
World English Bible
Then Asa went out to meet him, and they set the battle in array in the valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.
Then Asa went out to meet him, and they set the battle in array in the valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Then Asa went out before him, and they set the battell in aray in the valley of Zephathah beside Mareshah.
Then Asa went out before him, and they set the battell in aray in the valley of Zephathah beside Mareshah.
Legacy Standard Bible
So Asa went out to meet him, and they arranged themselves for battle in the valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.
So Asa went out to meet him, and they arranged themselves for battle in the valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.
Berean Standard Bible
So Asa marched out against him and lined up in battle formation in the Valley of Zephathah near Mareshah.
So Asa marched out against him and lined up in battle formation in the Valley of Zephathah near Mareshah.
Contemporary English Version
Asa met him there, and the two armies prepared for battle in Zephathah Valley.
Asa met him there, and the two armies prepared for battle in Zephathah Valley.
Complete Jewish Bible
Asa cried out to Adonai his God, " Adonai , there is no one besides yourself, strong or weak, who can help. Help us, Adonai our God, because we are relying on you, and we are coming against this vast throng in your name. You are Adonai our God; don't let human beings stop you!"
Asa cried out to Adonai his God, " Adonai , there is no one besides yourself, strong or weak, who can help. Help us, Adonai our God, because we are relying on you, and we are coming against this vast throng in your name. You are Adonai our God; don't let human beings stop you!"
Darby Translation
And Asa went out against him, and they set the battle in array in the valley of Zephathah near Mareshah.
And Asa went out against him, and they set the battle in array in the valley of Zephathah near Mareshah.
Easy-to-Read Version
Asa went out to fight against Zerah. Asa's army got ready for battle in the Valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.
Asa went out to fight against Zerah. Asa's army got ready for battle in the Valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.
George Lamsa Translation
Then Asa went out against him, and he fought against him in the valley of Mareshah.
Then Asa went out against him, and he fought against him in the valley of Mareshah.
Good News Translation
Asa went out to fight him, and both sides took up their positions at Zephathah Valley near Mareshah.
Asa went out to fight him, and both sides took up their positions at Zephathah Valley near Mareshah.
Lexham English Bible
And Asa went out before him, and a battle was put in order in the valley of Zepah at Mareshah.
And Asa went out before him, and a battle was put in order in the valley of Zepah at Mareshah.
Literal Translation
And Asa went out before him and they set the battle in the valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.
And Asa went out before him and they set the battle in the valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And Asa wente forth agaynst him. And they prepared them selues to the battayll in the valley Zephata beside Maresa.
And Asa wente forth agaynst him. And they prepared them selues to the battayll in the valley Zephata beside Maresa.
American Standard Version
Then Asa went out to meet him, and they set the battle in array in the valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.
Then Asa went out to meet him, and they set the battle in array in the valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.
Bible in Basic English
And Asa went out against him, and they put their forces in position in the valley north of Mareshah.
And Asa went out against him, and they put their forces in position in the valley north of Mareshah.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And Asa went out before him, and they ioyned the battaile in the valley of Zephata, beside Maresa.
And Asa went out before him, and they ioyned the battaile in the valley of Zephata, beside Maresa.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And Asa cried unto the LORD his God, and said: 'LORD, there is none beside Thee to help, between the mighty and him that hath no strength; help us, O LORD our God; for we rely on Thee, and in Thy name are we come against this multitude. Thou art the LORD our God; let not man prevail against Thee.'
And Asa cried unto the LORD his God, and said: 'LORD, there is none beside Thee to help, between the mighty and him that hath no strength; help us, O LORD our God; for we rely on Thee, and in Thy name are we come against this multitude. Thou art the LORD our God; let not man prevail against Thee.'
King James Version (1611)
Then Asa went out against him, and they set the battel in aray in the valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.
Then Asa went out against him, and they set the battel in aray in the valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And Asa went out to meet him, and set the battle in array in the valley north of Maresa.
And Asa went out to meet him, and set the battle in array in the valley north of Maresa.
English Revised Version
Then Asa went out to meet him, and they set the battle in array in the valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.
Then Asa went out to meet him, and they set the battle in array in the valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Certis Aza yede ayens hem, and araiede scheltrun to batel in the valei Sephata, which is bisidis Masera. And he inwardli clepide the Lord God,
Certis Aza yede ayens hem, and araiede scheltrun to batel in the valei Sephata, which is bisidis Masera. And he inwardli clepide the Lord God,
Update Bible Version
Then Asa went out to meet him, and they set the battle in array in the valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.
Then Asa went out to meet him, and they set the battle in array in the valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.
Webster's Bible Translation
Then Asa went out against him, and they set the battle in array in the valley of Zephathath at Mareshah.
Then Asa went out against him, and they set the battle in array in the valley of Zephathath at Mareshah.
New King James Version
So Asa went out against him, and they set the troops in battle array in the Valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.
So Asa went out against him, and they set the troops in battle array in the Valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.
New Living Translation
so Asa deployed his armies for battle in the valley north of Mareshah.
so Asa deployed his armies for battle in the valley north of Mareshah.
New Life Bible
So Asa went out to meet him. They made themselves ready for battle in the valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.
So Asa went out to meet him. They made themselves ready for battle in the valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.
New Revised Standard
Asa went out to meet him, and they drew up their lines of battle in the valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.
Asa went out to meet him, and they drew up their lines of battle in the valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And Asa went out to meet him, - and they set in array for battle, in the valley of Zaphonah, at Mareshah.
And Asa went out to meet him, - and they set in array for battle, in the valley of Zaphonah, at Mareshah.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Asa went out to meet him, and set his army in array for battle in the vale of Sephata, which is near Maresa:
And Asa went out to meet him, and set his army in array for battle in the vale of Sephata, which is near Maresa:
Revised Standard Version
And Asa went out to meet him, and they drew up their lines of battle in the valley of Zeph'athah at Mare'shah.
And Asa went out to meet him, and they drew up their lines of battle in the valley of Zeph'athah at Mare'shah.
Young's Literal Translation
and Asa goeth out before him, and they set battle in array in the valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.
and Asa goeth out before him, and they set battle in array in the valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
So Asa went out to meet him, and they drew up in battle formation in the valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.
So Asa went out to meet him, and they drew up in battle formation in the valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.
Contextual Overview
9Now Zerah the Ethiopian (Cushite) came out against Judah with an army of a million men and three hundred chariots, and he came as far as Mareshah. 10Then Asa went out against him, and they drew up in battle formation in the Valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.11Asa called out to the LORD his God, saying, "O LORD, there is no one besides You to help in the battle between the powerful and the weak; so help us, O LORD our God, for we trust in and rely on You, and in Your name we have come against this multitude. O LORD, You are our God; let not man prevail against You." 12So the LORD struck the Ethiopians [with defeat] before Asa and Judah, and the Ethiopians fled. 13Asa and the people who were with him pursued them as far as Gerar; and so many Ethiopians fell that none of them were found alive; for they were destroyed before the LORD and His army. And they carried away a very large amount of spoil. 14They attacked and destroyed all the cities around Gerar, for the dread of the LORD had fallen on them. They plundered all the cities, for there was a large amount of spoil in them. 15They also struck down the people [living] in tents who had livestock, and took captive large numbers of sheep and camels. Then they returned to Jerusalem.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Zephathah: Joshua 19:4, Judges 1:17, Zephath
Reciprocal: 1 Chronicles 5:20 - in the battle 1 Chronicles 19:9 - put the battle
Cross-References
Genesis 11:3
They said one to another, "Come, let us make bricks and fire them thoroughly [in a kiln, to harden and strengthen them]." So they used brick for stone [as building material], and they used tar (bitumen, asphalt) for mortar.
They said one to another, "Come, let us make bricks and fire them thoroughly [in a kiln, to harden and strengthen them]." So they used brick for stone [as building material], and they used tar (bitumen, asphalt) for mortar.
Genesis 19:17
When they had brought them outside, one [of the angels] said, "Escape for your life! Do not look behind you, or stop anywhere in the entire valley; escape to the mountains [of Moab], or you will be consumed and swept away."
When they had brought them outside, one [of the angels] said, "Escape for your life! Do not look behind you, or stop anywhere in the entire valley; escape to the mountains [of Moab], or you will be consumed and swept away."
Genesis 19:30
Now Lot went up from Zoar, and lived in the mountain together with his two daughters, for he was afraid to stay [any longer] in Zoar; and he lived in a cave with his two daughters.
Now Lot went up from Zoar, and lived in the mountain together with his two daughters, for he was afraid to stay [any longer] in Zoar; and he lived in a cave with his two daughters.
Joshua 8:24
When Israel had finished killing all the inhabitants of Ai in the field in the wilderness where they pursued them, and they had all fallen by the edge of the sword until they were destroyed, then all Israel returned to Ai and struck it with the edge of the sword.
When Israel had finished killing all the inhabitants of Ai in the field in the wilderness where they pursued them, and they had all fallen by the edge of the sword until they were destroyed, then all Israel returned to Ai and struck it with the edge of the sword.
Psalms 83:10
Who were destroyed at En-dor, Who became like dung for the earth.
Who were destroyed at En-dor, Who became like dung for the earth.
Isaiah 24:18
Then it will be that he who flees at the sound of terror will fall into the pit, And he who comes up out of the pit will be caught in the snare; For the windows of heaven are opened, and the foundations of the earth tremble.
Then it will be that he who flees at the sound of terror will fall into the pit, And he who comes up out of the pit will be caught in the snare; For the windows of heaven are opened, and the foundations of the earth tremble.
Jeremiah 48:44
"The one who flees from the terror Will fall into the pit, And the one who gets up out of the pit Will be taken and caught in the trap; For I shall bring upon it, even upon Moab, The year of their punishment," says the LORD.
"The one who flees from the terror Will fall into the pit, And the one who gets up out of the pit Will be taken and caught in the trap; For I shall bring upon it, even upon Moab, The year of their punishment," says the LORD.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Then Asa went out against him,.... Notwithstanding he brought so great an army with him:
and they set the battle in array in the valley of Zephathah at Mareshah; where the Ethiopians were; he did not stay till they got further into his country, but marched against them when on the frontiers of it, and chose the valley to pitch in, as being more to the advantage of his smaller army; see Judges 1:17.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The “valley of Zephathah” - not elsewhere mentioned - is probably the broad Wady which opens out from Mareshah (marginal reference) in a northwesterly direction, leading into the great Philistine plain. Zerah, on the advance of Asa, drew off into the wider space of the Wady, where he could use his horsemen and chariots.
