2 Chronicles 14:9 web — There came out against them Zerah the Ethiopian with an army of a million troops, and three hundred chariots; and he ca…

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"There came out against them Zerah the Ethiopian with an army of a million troops, and three hundred chariots; and he came to Mareshah."

— 2 Chronicles 14:9, World English Bible

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2 Chronicles 14 — Context

6

He built fortified cities in Judah; for the land was quiet, and he had no war in those years, because Yahweh had given him rest.

7

For he said to Judah, "Let us build these cities, and make walls around them, with towers, gates, and bars. The land is yet before us, because we have sought Yahweh our God; we have sought him, and he has given us rest on every side." So they built and prospered.

8

Asa had an army that bore bucklers and spears, out of Judah three hundred thousand; and out of Benjamin, that bore shields and drew bows, two hundred eighty thousand: all these were mighty men of valor.

9

There came out against them Zerah the Ethiopian with an army of a million troops, and three hundred chariots; and he came to Mareshah.

10

Then Asa went out to meet him, and they set the battle in array in the valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.

11

Asa cried to Yahweh his God, and said, "Yahweh, there is none besides you to help, between the mighty and him who has no strength. Help us, Yahweh our God; for we rely on you, and in your name are we come against this multitude. Yahweh, you are our God. Don't let man prevail against you."

12

So Yahweh struck the Ethiopians before Asa, and before Judah; and the Ethiopians fled.

2 Chronicles 14:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 14:9 say?
2 Chronicles 14:9 in the World English Bible reads: “There came out against them Zerah the Ethiopian with an army of a million troops, and three hundred chariots; and he came to Mareshah.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 14:9 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 14:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 14, verse 9.
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 14:9.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 14:9 in?
2 Chronicles 14:9 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 14:9?
2 Chronicles 14:9 reads (WEB): “There came out against them Zerah the Ethiopian with an army of a million troops, and three hundred chariots; and he came to Mareshah.” 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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