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2 Chronicles 13:2

2 Chronicles 13:1 nasb — In the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam, Abijah became king over Judah.

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"In the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam, Abijah became king over Judah."

— 2 Chronicles 13:1, NASB

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2 Chronicles 13 — Context

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In the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam, Abijah became king over Judah.

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He reigned three years in Jerusalem; and his mother's name was Micaiah the daughter of Uriel of Gibeah. Now there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam.

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Abijah began the battle with an army of valiant warriors, 400,chosen men, while Jeroboam drew up in battle formation against him with 800,000 chosen men who were valiant warriors.

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Then Abijah stood on Mount Zemaraim, which is in the hill country of Ephraim, and said, "Listen to me, Jeroboam and all Israel:

2 Chronicles 13:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 13:1 say?
2 Chronicles 13:1 in the NASB reads: “In the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam, Abijah became king over Judah.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 13:1 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 13:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 13, verse 1.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 13:1.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 13:1 in?
2 Chronicles 13:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 13:1?
2 Chronicles 13:1 reads (NASB): “In the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam, Abijah became king over Judah.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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