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Contemporary English Version
2 Chronicles 14:12
The Lord helped Asa and his army defeat the Ethiopians. The enemy soldiers ran away,
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Christian Standard Bible®
So the Lord routed the Cushites before Asa and before Judah, and the Cushites fled.
So the Lord routed the Cushites before Asa and before Judah, and the Cushites fled.
Hebrew Names Version
So the LORD struck the Kushim before Asa, and before Yehudah; and the Kushim fled.
So the LORD struck the Kushim before Asa, and before Yehudah; and the Kushim fled.
King James Version
So the Lord smote the Ethiopians before Asa, and before Judah; and the Ethiopians fled.
So the Lord smote the Ethiopians before Asa, and before Judah; and the Ethiopians fled.
English Standard Version
So the Lord defeated the Ethiopians before Asa and before Judah, and the Ethiopians fled.
So the Lord defeated the Ethiopians before Asa and before Judah, and the Ethiopians fled.
New Century Version
So the Lord defeated the Cushites when Asa's army from Judah attacked them, and the Cushites ran away.
So the Lord defeated the Cushites when Asa's army from Judah attacked them, and the Cushites ran away.
New English Translation
The Lord struck down the Cushites before Asa and Judah. The Cushites fled,
The Lord struck down the Cushites before Asa and Judah. The Cushites fled,
Amplified Bible
So the LORD struck the Ethiopians [with defeat] before Asa and Judah, and the Ethiopians fled.
So the LORD struck the Ethiopians [with defeat] before Asa and Judah, and the Ethiopians fled.
New American Standard Bible
So the LORD routed the Ethiopians before Asa and before Judah, and the Ethiopians fled.
So the LORD routed the Ethiopians before Asa and before Judah, and the Ethiopians fled.
World English Bible
So Yahweh struck the Ethiopians before Asa, and before Judah; and the Ethiopians fled.
So Yahweh struck the Ethiopians before Asa, and before Judah; and the Ethiopians fled.
Geneva Bible (1587)
So the Lord smote the Ethiopians before Asa and before Iudah, and the Ethiopians fled.
So the Lord smote the Ethiopians before Asa and before Iudah, and the Ethiopians fled.
Legacy Standard Bible
So Yahweh smote the Ethiopians before Asa and before Judah, and the Ethiopians fled.
So Yahweh smote the Ethiopians before Asa and before Judah, and the Ethiopians fled.
Berean Standard Bible
So the LORD struck down the Cushites before Asa and Judah, and the Cushites fled.
So the LORD struck down the Cushites before Asa and Judah, and the Cushites fled.
Complete Jewish Bible
Asa and the army with him pursued them to G'rar, and the Ethiopians were defeated beyond recovery; they were shattered before Adonai and his army, who carried off much spoil.
Asa and the army with him pursued them to G'rar, and the Ethiopians were defeated beyond recovery; they were shattered before Adonai and his army, who carried off much spoil.
Darby Translation
And Jehovah smote the Ethiopians before Asa and before Judah; and the Ethiopians fled.
And Jehovah smote the Ethiopians before Asa and before Judah; and the Ethiopians fled.
Easy-to-Read Version
Then the Lord used Asa's army from Judah to defeat the Ethiopian army. And the army ran away.
Then the Lord used Asa's army from Judah to defeat the Ethiopian army. And the army ran away.
George Lamsa Translation
And when Asa had finished praying, the angel of the LORD routed the Ethiopians before Asa and before Judah; and the Ethiopians fled.
And when Asa had finished praying, the angel of the LORD routed the Ethiopians before Asa and before Judah; and the Ethiopians fled.
Good News Translation
The Lord defeated the Ethiopian army when Asa and the Judean army attacked them. They fled,
The Lord defeated the Ethiopian army when Asa and the Judean army attacked them. They fled,
Lexham English Bible
So Yahweh defeated the Cushites before Asa and before Judah, and the Cushites fled.
So Yahweh defeated the Cushites before Asa and before Judah, and the Cushites fled.
Literal Translation
And Jehovah struck the Ethiopians before Asa and before Judah. And the Ethiopians fled.
And Jehovah struck the Ethiopians before Asa and before Judah. And the Ethiopians fled.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And the LORDE smote the Morias before Asa and before Iuda, so that they fled.
And the LORDE smote the Morias before Asa and before Iuda, so that they fled.
American Standard Version
So Jehovah smote the Ethiopians before Asa, and before Judah; and the Ethiopians fled.
So Jehovah smote the Ethiopians before Asa, and before Judah; and the Ethiopians fled.
Bible in Basic English
So the Lord sent fear on the Ethiopians before Asa and Judah; and the Ethiopians went in flight.
So the Lord sent fear on the Ethiopians before Asa and Judah; and the Ethiopians went in flight.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
So the Lord smote the blacke Moores before Asa and Iuda, and the blacke Moores fled.
So the Lord smote the blacke Moores before Asa and Iuda, and the blacke Moores fled.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And Asa and the people that were with him pursued them unto Gerar; and there fell of the Ethiopians so that none remained alive; for they were shattered before the LORD, and before His host; and they carried away very much booty.
And Asa and the people that were with him pursued them unto Gerar; and there fell of the Ethiopians so that none remained alive; for they were shattered before the LORD, and before His host; and they carried away very much booty.
King James Version (1611)
So the Lord smote the Ethiopians before Asa, and before Iudah, and the Ethiopians fled.
So the Lord smote the Ethiopians before Asa, and before Iudah, and the Ethiopians fled.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And the Lord smote the Ethiopians before Juda; and the Ethiopians fled.
And the Lord smote the Ethiopians before Juda; and the Ethiopians fled.
English Revised Version
So the LORD smote the Ethiopians before Asa, and before Judah; and the Ethiopians fled.
So the LORD smote the Ethiopians before Asa, and before Judah; and the Ethiopians fled.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Therfor the Lord made aferd Ethiopens bifor Asa and Juda, and Ethiopens fledden; and Asa and his puple,
Therfor the Lord made aferd Ethiopens bifor Asa and Juda, and Ethiopens fledden; and Asa and his puple,
Update Bible Version
So Yahweh smote the Ethiopians before Asa, and before Judah; and the Ethiopians fled.
So Yahweh smote the Ethiopians before Asa, and before Judah; and the Ethiopians fled.
Webster's Bible Translation
So the LORD smote the Cushites before Asa, and before Judah; and the Cushites fled.
So the LORD smote the Cushites before Asa, and before Judah; and the Cushites fled.
New King James Version
So the LORD struck the Ethiopians before Asa and Judah, and the Ethiopians fled.
So the LORD struck the Ethiopians before Asa and Judah, and the Ethiopians fled.
New Living Translation
So the Lord defeated the Ethiopians in the presence of Asa and the army of Judah, and the enemy fled.
So the Lord defeated the Ethiopians in the presence of Asa and the army of Judah, and the enemy fled.
New Life Bible
So the Lord began to destroy the Ethiopians in front of Asa and the people of Judah, and the Ethiopians ran away.
So the Lord began to destroy the Ethiopians in front of Asa and the people of Judah, and the Ethiopians ran away.
New Revised Standard
So the Lord defeated the Ethiopians before Asa and before Judah, and the Ethiopians fled.
So the Lord defeated the Ethiopians before Asa and before Judah, and the Ethiopians fled.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
So Yahweh smote the Ethiopians, before Asa, and before Judah, - and the Ethiopians fled.
So Yahweh smote the Ethiopians, before Asa, and before Judah, - and the Ethiopians fled.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Lord terrified the Ethiopians before Asa and Juda: and the Ethiopians fled.
And the Lord terrified the Ethiopians before Asa and Juda: and the Ethiopians fled.
Revised Standard Version
So the LORD defeated the Ethiopians before Asa and before Judah, and the Ethiopians fled.
So the LORD defeated the Ethiopians before Asa and before Judah, and the Ethiopians fled.
Young's Literal Translation
And Jehovah smiteth the Cushim before Asa, and before Judah, and the Cushim flee,
And Jehovah smiteth the Cushim before Asa, and before Judah, and the Cushim flee,
THE MESSAGE
God defeated the Ethiopians before Asa and Judah; the Ethiopians ran for their lives. Asa and his men chased them as far as Gerar; so many of the Ethiopians were killed that there was no fight left in them—a massacre before God and his troops; Judah carted off loads of plunder. They devastated all the towns around Gerar whose people were helpless, paralyzed by the fear of God , and looted the country. They also attacked herdsmen and brought back a lot of sheep and camels to Jerusalem.
God defeated the Ethiopians before Asa and Judah; the Ethiopians ran for their lives. Asa and his men chased them as far as Gerar; so many of the Ethiopians were killed that there was no fight left in them—a massacre before God and his troops; Judah carted off loads of plunder. They devastated all the towns around Gerar whose people were helpless, paralyzed by the fear of God , and looted the country. They also attacked herdsmen and brought back a lot of sheep and camels to Jerusalem.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
So the LORD routed the Ethiopians before Asa and before Judah, and the Ethiopians fled.
So the LORD routed the Ethiopians before Asa and before Judah, and the Ethiopians fled.
Contextual Overview
9 Zerah from Ethiopia led an army of a million soldiers and three hundred chariots to the town of Mareshah in Judah. 10 Asa met him there, and the two armies prepared for battle in Zephathah Valley. 11 Asa prayed: Lord God, only you can help a powerless army defeat a stronger one. So we depend on you to help us. We will fight against this powerful army to honor your name, and we know that you won't be defeated. You are the Lord our God. 12 The Lord helped Asa and his army defeat the Ethiopians. The enemy soldiers ran away, 13 but Asa and his troops chased them as far as Gerar. It was a total defeat—the Ethiopians could not even fight back! The soldiers from Judah took everything that had belonged to the Ethiopians. 14 The people who lived in the villages around Gerar learned what had happened and were afraid of the Lord . So Judah's army easily defeated them and carried off everything of value that they wanted from these towns. 15 They also attacked the camps where the shepherds lived and took a lot of sheep, goats, and camels. Then they went back to Jerusalem.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
2 Chronicles 13:15, 2 Chronicles 20:22, Exodus 14:25, Deuteronomy 28:7, Deuteronomy 32:39, Joshua 10:10, Psalms 60:12, Psalms 136:17, Psalms 136:18, 1 Corinthians 9:26, 1 Corinthians 15:57
Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 1:30 - he shall 2 Kings 7:16 - spoiled the tents 2 Chronicles 6:34 - thy people 2 Chronicles 12:3 - Ethiopians Psalms 76:3 - There Psalms 118:12 - in the name James 5:16 - The effectual
Cross-References
Genesis 14:11
Their enemies took everything of value from Sodom and Gomorrah, including their food supplies.
Their enemies took everything of value from Sodom and Gomorrah, including their food supplies.
Genesis 14:12
They also captured Abram's nephew Lot, who lived in Sodom. They took him and his possessions and then left.
They also captured Abram's nephew Lot, who lived in Sodom. They took him and his possessions and then left.
Genesis 14:13
At this time Abram the Hebrew was living near the oaks that belonged to Mamre the Amorite. Mamre and his brothers Eshcol and Aner were Abram's friends. Someone who had escaped from the battle told Abram
At this time Abram the Hebrew was living near the oaks that belonged to Mamre the Amorite. Mamre and his brothers Eshcol and Aner were Abram's friends. Someone who had escaped from the battle told Abram
Genesis 14:17
Abram returned after he had defeated King Chedorlaomer and the other kings. Then the king of Sodom went to meet Abram in Shaveh Valley, which is also known as King's Valley.
Abram returned after he had defeated King Chedorlaomer and the other kings. Then the king of Sodom went to meet Abram in Shaveh Valley, which is also known as King's Valley.
Genesis 14:19
and said to Abram: "I bless you in the name of God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth.
and said to Abram: "I bless you in the name of God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth.
Numbers 16:26
Then Moses warned the people, "Get away from the tents of these sinful men! Don't touch anything that belongs to them or you'll be wiped out."
Then Moses warned the people, "Get away from the tents of these sinful men! Don't touch anything that belongs to them or you'll be wiped out."
Job 9:23
When a good person dies a sudden death, God sits back and laughs.
When a good person dies a sudden death, God sits back and laughs.
Revelation 3:19
I correct and punish everyone I love. So make up your minds to turn away from your sins.
I correct and punish everyone I love. So make up your minds to turn away from your sins.
Revelation 18:4
Then I heard another voice from heaven shout, "My people, you must escape from Babylon. Don't take part in her sins and share her punishment.
Then I heard another voice from heaven shout, "My people, you must escape from Babylon. Don't take part in her sins and share her punishment.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
So the Lord smote the Ethiopians before Asa, and before Judah,.... With consternation and terror; they were thrown into a panic:
and the Ethiopians fled; before them, just as Jeroboam and Israel had, as related in the preceding chapter, 2 Chronicles 13:15.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The defeat of Zerah is one of the most remarkable events in the history of the Jews. On no other occasion did they meet in the field and overcome the forces of either of the two great monarchies between which they were placed. It was seldom that they ventured to resist, unless behind walls. Shishak, Sennacherib, Esarhaddon, Nebuchadnezzar, were either unopposed or only opposed in this way. On the one other occasion on which they took the field - under Josiah against Necho - their boldness issued in a most disastrous defeat 2 Chronicles 35:20-24. Now, however, under Asa, they appear to have gained a complete victory over Egypt. The results which followed were nicest striking. The Southern power could not rally from the blow, and, for above three centuries made no further effort in this direction. Assyria, growing in strength, finally, under Sargon and Sennacherib, penetrated to Egypt itself. All fear of Egypt as an aggressive power ceased; and the Israelites learned instead to lean upon the Pharaohs for support (2Ki 17:4; 2 Kings 18:21; Isaiah 30:2-4, etc.). Friendly ties alone connected the two countries: and it was not until 609 B.C. that an Egyptian force again entered Palestine with a hostile intention.
