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2 Chronicles 13:2

2 Chronicles 13:1 net — Abijah’s Reign In the eighteenth year of the reign of King Jeroboam, Abijah became king over Judah.

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"Abijah’s Reign In the eighteenth year of the reign of King Jeroboam, Abijah became king over Judah."

— 2 Chronicles 13:1, NET Bible

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2 Chronicles 13 — Context

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Abijah’s Reign In the eighteenth year of the reign of King Jeroboam, Abijah became king over Judah.

2

He ruled for three years in Jerusalem. His mother was Michaiah, the daughter of Uriel from Gibeah. There was war between Abijah and Jeroboam.

3

Abijah launched the attack with 400,000 well-trained warriors, while Jeroboam deployed against him 800,000 well-trained warriors.

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Abijah ascended Mount Zemaraim, in the Ephraimite hill country, 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 NET Bible reads: “Abijah’s Reign In the eighteenth year of the reign 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 (NET): “Abijah’s Reign In the eighteenth year of the reign 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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