2 Chronicles 13:19 net — Abijah chased Jeroboam; he seized from him these cities: Bethel and its surrounding towns, Jeshanah and its surrounding…

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"Abijah chased Jeroboam; he seized from him these cities: Bethel and its surrounding towns, Jeshanah and its surrounding towns, and Ephron and its surrounding towns."

— 2 Chronicles 13:19, NET Bible

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2 Chronicles 13 — Context

16

The Israelites fled from before the Judahite army, and God handed them over to the men of Judah.

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Abijah and his army thoroughly defeated them; 500,000 well-trained Israelite men fell dead.

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That day the Israelites were defeated; the men of Judah prevailed because they relied on the LORD God of their ancestors.

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Abijah chased Jeroboam; he seized from him these cities: Bethel and its surrounding towns, Jeshanah and its surrounding towns, and Ephron and its surrounding towns.

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Jeroboam did not regain power during the reign of Abijah. The LORD struck him down and he died.

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Abijah’s power grew; he had fourteen wives and fathered twenty-two sons and sixteen daughters.

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The rest of the events of Abijah’s reign, including his deeds and sayings, are recorded in the writings of the prophet Iddo.

2 Chronicles 13:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 13:19 say?
2 Chronicles 13:19 in the NET Bible reads: “Abijah chased Jeroboam; he seized from him these cities: Bethel and its surrounding towns, Jeshanah and its surrounding towns, and Ephron and its surrounding towns.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 13:19 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 13:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 13, verse 19.
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 13:19.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 13:19 in?
2 Chronicles 13:19 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 13:19?
2 Chronicles 13:19 reads (NET): “Abijah chased Jeroboam; he seized from him these cities: Bethel and its surrounding towns, Jeshanah and its surrounding towns, and Ephron and its surrounding towns.” 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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