2 Chronicles 13:17 nasb — Abijah and his people defeated them with a great slaughter, so that 500,chosen men of Israel fell slain.

NASB

"Abijah and his people defeated them with a great slaughter, so that 500,chosen men of Israel fell slain."

— 2 Chronicles 13:17, NASB

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2 Chronicles 13 — Context

14

When Judah turned around, behold, they were attacked both front and rear; so they cried to the LORD, and the priests blew the trumpets.

15

Then the men of Judah raised a war cry, and when the men of Judah raised the war cry, then it was that God routed Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah.

16

When the sons of Israel fled before Judah, God gave them into their hand.

17

Abijah and his people defeated them with a great slaughter, so that 500,chosen men of Israel fell slain.

18

Thus the sons of Israel were subdued at that time, and the sons of Judah conquered because they trusted in the LORD, the God of their fathers.

19

Abijah pursued Jeroboam and captured from him several cities, Bethel with its villages, Jeshanah with its villages and Ephron with its villages.

20

Jeroboam did not again recover strength in the days of Abijah; and the LORD struck him and he died.

2 Chronicles 13:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Chronicles 13:17 say?
2 Chronicles 13:17 in the NASB reads: “Abijah and his people defeated them with a great slaughter, so that 500,chosen men of Israel fell slain.”
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 (NASB): “Abijah and his people defeated them with a great slaughter, so that 500,chosen men of Israel fell slain.” 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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