2 Chronicles 13:17 cpdv — Therefore, Abijah and his people struck them with a great slaughter. And five hundred thousand strong men of Israel fel…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Therefore, Abijah and his people struck them with a great slaughter. And five hundred thousand strong men of Israel fell wounded. "

— 2 Chronicles 13:17, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Chronicles 13 — Context

14

And looking back, Judah saw the war threatening in front and behind, and they cried out to the Lord. And the priests began to sound the trumpets.

15

And all the men of Judah shouted out. And behold, when they cried out, God terrified Jeroboam, and all of Israel who were standing in opposition to Abijah and Judah.

16

And the sons of Israel fled from Judah, and the Lord delivered them into their hand.

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Therefore, Abijah and his people struck them with a great slaughter. And five hundred thousand strong men of Israel fell wounded.

18

And the sons of Israel were humiliated at that time. And the sons of Judah were very greatly strengthened, because they had trusted in the Lord, the God of their fathers.

19

Then Abijah pursued the fleeing Jeroboam. And he seized cities from him: Bethel and her daughters, and Jeshanah with her daughters, and also Ephron and her daughters.

20

And Jeroboam no longer had the strength to resist, in the days of Abijah. And the Lord struck him, and he died.

2 Chronicles 13:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 13:17 say?
2 Chronicles 13:17 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Therefore, Abijah and his people struck them with a great slaughter. And five hundred thousand strong men of Israel fell wounded. ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 13:17 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 13:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 13, verse 17.
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 13:17.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 13:17 in?
2 Chronicles 13:17 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 13:17?
2 Chronicles 13:17 reads (CPDV): “Therefore, Abijah and his people struck them with a great slaughter. And five hundred thousand strong men of Israel fell wounded. ” 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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