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Christian Standard Bible ®
2 Chronicles 13:13
Now Jeroboam had sent an ambush around to advance from behind them. So they were in front of Judah, and the ambush was behind them.
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Hebrew Names Version
But Yarov`am caused an ambush to come about behind them: so they were before Yehudah, and the ambush was behind them.
But Yarov`am caused an ambush to come about behind them: so they were before Yehudah, and the ambush was behind them.
King James Version
But Jeroboam caused an ambushment to come about behind them: so they were before Judah, and the ambushment was behind them.
But Jeroboam caused an ambushment to come about behind them: so they were before Judah, and the ambushment was behind them.
English Standard Version
Jeroboam had sent an ambush around to come upon them from behind. Thus his troops were in front of Judah, and the ambush was behind them.
Jeroboam had sent an ambush around to come upon them from behind. Thus his troops were in front of Judah, and the ambush was behind them.
New Century Version
But Jeroboam had sent some troops to sneak behind Judah's army. So while Jeroboam was in front of Judah's army, Jeroboam's soldiers were behind them.
But Jeroboam had sent some troops to sneak behind Judah's army. So while Jeroboam was in front of Judah's army, Jeroboam's soldiers were behind them.
New English Translation
Now Jeroboam had sent some men to ambush the Judahite army from behind. The main army was in front of the Judahite army; the ambushers were behind it.
Now Jeroboam had sent some men to ambush the Judahite army from behind. The main army was in front of the Judahite army; the ambushers were behind it.
Amplified Bible
But Jeroboam had set an ambush to come from the rear, so that Israel was in front of Judah and the ambush was behind them.
But Jeroboam had set an ambush to come from the rear, so that Israel was in front of Judah and the ambush was behind them.
New American Standard Bible
But Jeroboam had set an ambush to come from behind, so that Israel was in front of Judah and the ambush was behind them.
But Jeroboam had set an ambush to come from behind, so that Israel was in front of Judah and the ambush was behind them.
World English Bible
But Jeroboam caused an ambush to come about behind them: so they were before Judah, and the ambush was behind them.
But Jeroboam caused an ambush to come about behind them: so they were before Judah, and the ambush was behind them.
Geneva Bible (1587)
But Ieroboam caused an ambushment to compasse, and come behind them, when they were before Iudah, and the ambushment behinde them.
But Ieroboam caused an ambushment to compasse, and come behind them, when they were before Iudah, and the ambushment behinde them.
Legacy Standard Bible
But Jeroboam had encircled an ambush to come from the rear, so that Israel was in front of Judah and the ambush was behind them.
But Jeroboam had encircled an ambush to come from the rear, so that Israel was in front of Judah and the ambush was behind them.
Berean Standard Bible
Now Jeroboam had sent troops around to ambush from the rear, so that while he was in front of Judah, the ambush was behind them.
Now Jeroboam had sent troops around to ambush from the rear, so that while he was in front of Judah, the ambush was behind them.
Contemporary English Version
But while Abijah was talking, Jeroboam had sent some of his troops to attack Judah's army from behind, while the rest attacked from the front.
But while Abijah was talking, Jeroboam had sent some of his troops to attack Judah's army from behind, while the rest attacked from the front.
Complete Jewish Bible
But Yarov‘am prepared to ambush them from behind, so that the main body was ahead of Y'hudah, while the ambush was behind them.
But Yarov‘am prepared to ambush them from behind, so that the main body was ahead of Y'hudah, while the ambush was behind them.
Darby Translation
But Jeroboam caused an ambush to come about behind them; and they were before Judah, and the ambush behind them.
But Jeroboam caused an ambush to come about behind them; and they were before Judah, and the ambush behind them.
Easy-to-Read Version
But Jeroboam sent a group of soldiers to sneak behind Abijah's army. Jeroboam's army was in front of Abijah's army. The hidden soldiers from Jeroboam's army were behind Abijah's army.
But Jeroboam sent a group of soldiers to sneak behind Abijah's army. Jeroboam's army was in front of Abijah's army. The hidden soldiers from Jeroboam's army were behind Abijah's army.
George Lamsa Translation
But Jeroboam caused an ambush to come about behind them; so they were before Judah, and the ambush was behind them.
But Jeroboam caused an ambush to come about behind them; so they were before Judah, and the ambush was behind them.
Good News Translation
Meanwhile Jeroboam had sent some of his troops to ambush the Judean army from the rear, while the rest faced them from the front.
Meanwhile Jeroboam had sent some of his troops to ambush the Judean army from the rear, while the rest faced them from the front.
Lexham English Bible
Then Jeroboam sent around an ambush to come behind them. So they were in front of Judah, but the ambush was behind them.
Then Jeroboam sent around an ambush to come behind them. So they were in front of Judah, but the ambush was behind them.
Literal Translation
But Jeroboam had made the ambush circle to come in behind them, and they were before Judah, and the ambush was behind them.
But Jeroboam had made the ambush circle to come in behind them, and they were before Judah, and the ambush was behind them.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Neuertheles Ieroboam made a preuy watch on euery syde, to come vpon them behynde, so that they were before Iuda, and ye preuy watch behynde.
Neuertheles Ieroboam made a preuy watch on euery syde, to come vpon them behynde, so that they were before Iuda, and ye preuy watch behynde.
American Standard Version
But Jeroboam caused an ambushment to come about behind them: so they were before Judah, and the ambushment was behind them.
But Jeroboam caused an ambushment to come about behind them: so they were before Judah, and the ambushment was behind them.
Bible in Basic English
But Jeroboam had put some of his men to make a surprise attack on them from the back, so some were facing Judah and others were stationed secretly at their back.
But Jeroboam had put some of his men to make a surprise attack on them from the back, so some were facing Judah and others were stationed secretly at their back.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
But for all that, Ieroboam conuayed men priuyly about, to come behinde the: and so they were before Iuda, and the layers in wayte were behinde them.
But for all that, Ieroboam conuayed men priuyly about, to come behinde the: and so they were before Iuda, and the layers in wayte were behinde them.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
But Jeroboam caused an ambushment to come about behind them; so they were before Judah, and the ambushment was behind them.
But Jeroboam caused an ambushment to come about behind them; so they were before Judah, and the ambushment was behind them.
King James Version (1611)
But Ieroboam caused an ambushment to come about behinde them: so they were before Iudah, and the ambushment was behind them.
But Ieroboam caused an ambushment to come about behinde them: so they were before Iudah, and the ambushment was behind them.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
Now Jeroboam had caused an ambush to come round upon him from behind: and he himself was before Juda, and the ambush behind.
Now Jeroboam had caused an ambush to come round upon him from behind: and he himself was before Juda, and the ambush behind.
English Revised Version
But Jeroboam caused an ambushment to come about behind them: so they were before Judah, and the ambushment was behind them.
But Jeroboam caused an ambushment to come about behind them: so they were before Judah, and the ambushment was behind them.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
While he spak these thingis, Jeroboam made redi tresouns bihynde; and whanne he stood euene ayens the enemyes, he cumpasside with his oost Juda vnwitynge.
While he spak these thingis, Jeroboam made redi tresouns bihynde; and whanne he stood euene ayens the enemyes, he cumpasside with his oost Juda vnwitynge.
Update Bible Version
But Jeroboam caused an ambush to come about behind them: so they were before Judah, and the ambush was behind them.
But Jeroboam caused an ambush to come about behind them: so they were before Judah, and the ambush was behind them.
Webster's Bible Translation
But Jeroboam caused an ambush to come about behind them: so they were before Judah, and the ambush [was] behind them.
But Jeroboam caused an ambush to come about behind them: so they were before Judah, and the ambush [was] behind them.
New King James Version
But Jeroboam caused an ambush to go around behind them; so they were in front of Judah, and the ambush was behind them.
But Jeroboam caused an ambush to go around behind them; so they were in front of Judah, and the ambush was behind them.
New Living Translation
Meanwhile, Jeroboam had secretly sent part of his army around behind the men of Judah to ambush them.
Meanwhile, Jeroboam had secretly sent part of his army around behind the men of Judah to ambush them.
New Life Bible
But Jeroboam had sent soldiers to come from behind. So Israel was in front of Judah, and soldiers were behind them also.
But Jeroboam had sent soldiers to come from behind. So Israel was in front of Judah, and soldiers were behind them also.
New Revised Standard
Jeroboam had sent an ambush around to come on them from behind; thus his troops were in front of Judah, and the ambush was behind them.
Jeroboam had sent an ambush around to come on them from behind; thus his troops were in front of Judah, and the ambush was behind them.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
But, Jeroboam, sent round an ambush, to come up from behind them, - so they were before Judah and, the ambush, did come up from behind them.
But, Jeroboam, sent round an ambush, to come up from behind them, - so they were before Judah and, the ambush, did come up from behind them.
Douay-Rheims Bible
While he spoke these things, Jeroboam caused an ambushment to come about behind him. And while he stood facing the enemies, he encompassed Juda, who perceived it not, with his army.
While he spoke these things, Jeroboam caused an ambushment to come about behind him. And while he stood facing the enemies, he encompassed Juda, who perceived it not, with his army.
Revised Standard Version
Jerobo'am had sent an ambush around to come on them from behind; thus his troops were in front of Judah, and the ambush was behind them.
Jerobo'am had sent an ambush around to come on them from behind; thus his troops were in front of Judah, and the ambush was behind them.
Young's Literal Translation
And Jeroboam hath brought round the ambush to come in from behind them, and they are before Judah, and the ambush [is] behind them.
And Jeroboam hath brought round the ambush to come in from behind them, and they are before Judah, and the ambush [is] behind them.
THE MESSAGE
While Abijah was speaking, Jeroboam had sent men around to take them by surprise from the rear: Jeroboam in front of Judah and the ambush behind. When Judah looked back, they saw they were attacked front and back. They prayed desperately to God , the priests blew their trumpets, and the soldiers of Judah shouted their battle cry. At the battle cry, God routed Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah. The army of Israel scattered before Judah; God gave them the victory. Abijah and his troops slaughtered them—500,000 of Israel's best fighters were killed that day. The army of Israel fell flat on its face—a humiliating defeat. The army of Judah won hands down because they trusted God , the God of their ancestors.
While Abijah was speaking, Jeroboam had sent men around to take them by surprise from the rear: Jeroboam in front of Judah and the ambush behind. When Judah looked back, they saw they were attacked front and back. They prayed desperately to God , the priests blew their trumpets, and the soldiers of Judah shouted their battle cry. At the battle cry, God routed Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah. The army of Israel scattered before Judah; God gave them the victory. Abijah and his troops slaughtered them—500,000 of Israel's best fighters were killed that day. The army of Israel fell flat on its face—a humiliating defeat. The army of Judah won hands down because they trusted God , the God of their ancestors.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
But Jeroboam had set an ambush to come from the rear, so that Israel was in front of Judah and the ambush was behind them.
But Jeroboam had set an ambush to come from the rear, so that Israel was in front of Judah and the ambush was behind them.
Contextual Overview
13Now Jeroboam had sent an ambush around to advance from behind them. So they were in front of Judah, and the ambush was behind them. 14Judah turned and discovered that the battle was in front of them and behind them, so they cried out to the Lord. Then the priests blew the trumpets, 15and the men of Judah raised the battle cry. When the men of Judah raised the battle cry, God routed Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah. 16So the Israelites fled before Judah, and God handed them over to them. 17Then Abijah and his people struck them with a mighty blow, and five hundred thousand fit young men of Israel were killed. 18The Israelites were subdued at that time. The Judahites succeeded because they depended on the Lord, the God of their ancestors. 19Abijah pursued Jeroboam and captured some cities from him: Bethel, Jeshanah, and Ephron, along with their surrounding villages. 20Jeroboam no longer retained his power during Abijah’s reign; ultimately, the Lord struck him and he died. 21However, Abijah grew strong, acquired fourteen wives, and fathered twenty-two sons and sixteen daughters. 22The rest of the events of Abijah’s reign, along with his ways and his sayings, are written in the Writing of the Prophet Iddo.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
an ambushment: 2 Chronicles 20:22, Joshua 8:4, Proverbs 21:30, Jeremiah 4:22
Reciprocal: Joshua 8:2 - lay thee Judges 20:14 - General 1 Chronicles 5:20 - in the battle
Cross-References
Genesis 6:11
Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight, and the earth was filled with wickedness.
Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight, and the earth was filled with wickedness.
Genesis 10:9
He was a powerful hunter in the sight of the Lord. That is why it is said, “Like Nimrod, a powerful hunter in the sight of the Lord.”
He was a powerful hunter in the sight of the Lord. That is why it is said, “Like Nimrod, a powerful hunter in the sight of the Lord.”
Genesis 13:4
to the site where he had built the altar. And Abram called on the name of the Lord there.
to the site where he had built the altar. And Abram called on the name of the Lord there.
Genesis 13:6
But the land was unable to support them as long as they stayed together, for they had so many possessions that they could not stay together,
But the land was unable to support them as long as they stayed together, for they had so many possessions that they could not stay together,
Genesis 13:8
So Abram said to Lot, “Please, let’s not have quarreling between you and me, or between your herdsmen and my herdsmen, since we are relatives.
So Abram said to Lot, “Please, let’s not have quarreling between you and me, or between your herdsmen and my herdsmen, since we are relatives.
Genesis 13:9
Isn’t the whole land before you? Separate from me: if you go to the left, I will go to the right; if you go to the right, I will go to the left.”
Isn’t the whole land before you? Separate from me: if you go to the left, I will go to the right; if you go to the right, I will go to the left.”
Genesis 13:11
So Lot chose the entire plain of the Jordan for himself. Then Lot journeyed eastward, and they separated from each other.
So Lot chose the entire plain of the Jordan for himself. Then Lot journeyed eastward, and they separated from each other.
Genesis 15:16
In the fourth generation they will return here, for the iniquity of the Amorites has not yet reached its full measure.”
In the fourth generation they will return here, for the iniquity of the Amorites has not yet reached its full measure.”
Genesis 18:20
Then the Lord said, “The outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is immense, and their sin is extremely serious.
Then the Lord said, “The outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is immense, and their sin is extremely serious.
Genesis 38:7
Now Er, Judah’s firstborn, was evil in the Lord’s sight, and the Lord put him to death.
Now Er, Judah’s firstborn, was evil in the Lord’s sight, and the Lord put him to death.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
But Jeroboam caused an ambushment to come about behind them,.... While Abijah was making his oration, he detached a party from his army, which got about, and lay in ambush, behind the army of Abijah:
so they were before Judah; Jeroboam and the greater part of his army:
and the ambushment was behind them; which Jeroboam had sent thither.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 2 Chronicles 13:13. But Jeroboam caused an ambushment — While Abijah was thus employed in reproving them, Jeroboam divided his army privately, and sent a part to take Abijah in the rear; and this must have proved fatal to the Jews, had not the Lord interposed.
