2 Chronicles 20:13 cpdv — Truly, all of Judah was standing before the Lord with their little ones and wives and children.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Truly, all of Judah was standing before the Lord with their little ones and wives and children. "

— 2 Chronicles 20:13, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Chronicles 20 — Context

10

Now therefore, behold the sons of Ammon, and of Moab, and mount Seir, through whose lands you did not permit Israel to cross when they were departing from Egypt. Instead, they turned aside from them, and they did not put them to death.

11

They are doing the contrary, and they are striving to cast us from the possession which you delivered to us.

12

Therefore, will you, our God, not judge them? Certainly, in us there is not enough strength so that we would be able to withstand this multitude, which rushes against us. But although we do not know what we ought to do, we have this alone remaining, that we direct our eyes to you.”

13

Truly, all of Judah was standing before the Lord with their little ones and wives and children.

14

But there was Jahaziel, the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite from the sons of Asaph, upon whom the Spirit of the Lord went, in the midst of the crowd.

15

And he said: “Pay attention, all of Judah, and you who live in Jerusalem, and you, king Jehoshaphat. Thus says the Lord to you: Do not be afraid. Neither should you be dismayed by this multitude. For the fight is not yours, but God’s.

16

Tomorrow, you shall descend against them. For they will ascend along the incline named Ziz, and will find them at the summit of the torrent, which is opposite the wilderness of Jeruel.

2 Chronicles 20:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 20:13 say?
2 Chronicles 20:13 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Truly, all of Judah was standing before the Lord with their little ones and wives and children. ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 20:13 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 20:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 20, verse 13.
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 20:13.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 20:13 in?
2 Chronicles 20:13 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 20:13?
2 Chronicles 20:13 reads (CPDV): “Truly, all of Judah was standing before the Lord with their little ones and wives and children. ” 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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