2 Chronicles 20:11 kjv — Behold, I say, how they reward us, to come to cast us out of thy possession, which thou hast given us to inherit.

King James Version

"Behold, I say, how they reward us, to come to cast us out of thy possession, which thou hast given us to inherit."

— 2 Chronicles 20:11, King James Version

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2 Chronicles 20 — Context

8

And they dwelt therein, and have built thee a sanctuary therein for thy name, saying,

9

If, when evil cometh upon us, as the sword, judgment, or pestilence, or famine, we stand before this house, and in thy presence, (for thy name is in this house,) and cry unto thee in our affliction, then thou wilt hear and help.

10

And now, behold, the children of Ammon and Moab and mount Seir, whom thou wouldest not let Israel invade, when they came out of the land of Egypt, but they turned from them, and destroyed them not;

11

Behold, I say, how they reward us, to come to cast us out of thy possession, which thou hast given us to inherit.

12

O our God, wilt thou not judge them? for we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee.

13

And all Judah stood before the Lord, with their little ones, their wives, and their children.

14

Then upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, came the Spirit of the Lord in the midst of the congregation;

2 Chronicles 20:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 20:11 say?
2 Chronicles 20:11 in the King James Version reads: “Behold, I say, how they reward us, to come to cast us out of thy possession, which thou hast given us to inherit.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 20:11 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 20:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 20, verse 11.
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 20:11.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 20:11 in?
2 Chronicles 20:11 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 20:11?
2 Chronicles 20:11 reads (KJV): “Behold, I say, how they reward us, to come to cast us out of thy possession, which thou hast given us to inherit.” 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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