2 Chronicles 25:8 nasb — "But if you do go, do it, be strong for the battle; yet God will bring you down before the enemy, for God has power to…

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""But if you do go, do it, be strong for the battle; yet God will bring you down before the enemy, for God has power to help and to bring down.""

— 2 Chronicles 25:8, NASB

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2 Chronicles 25 — Context

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Moreover, Amaziah assembled Judah and appointed them according to their fathers' households under commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds throughout Judah and Benjamin; and he took a census of those from twenty years old and upward and found them to be 300,choice men, able to go to war and handle spear and shield.

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He hired also 100,valiant warriors out of Israel for one hundred talents of silver.

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But a man of God came to him saying, "O king, do not let the army of Israel go with you, for the LORD is not with Israel nor with any of the sons of Ephraim.

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"But if you do go, do it, be strong for the battle; yet God will bring you down before the enemy, for God has power to help and to bring down."

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Amaziah said to the man of God, "But what shall we do for the hundred talents which I have given to the troops of Israel?" And the man of God answered, "The LORD has much more to give you than this."

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Then Amaziah dismissed them, the troops which came to him from Ephraim, to go home; so their anger burned against Judah and they returned home in fierce anger.

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Now Amaziah strengthened himself and led his people forth, and went to the Valley of Salt and struck down 10,of the sons of Seir.

2 Chronicles 25:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 25:8 say?
2 Chronicles 25:8 in the NASB reads: “"But if you do go, do it, be strong for the battle; yet God will bring you down before the enemy, for God has power to help and to bring down."”
Where is 2 Chronicles 25:8 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 25:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 25, verse 8.
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 25:8.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 25:8 in?
2 Chronicles 25:8 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 25:8?
2 Chronicles 25:8 reads (NASB): “"But if you do go, do it, be strong for the battle; yet God will bring you down before the enemy, for God has power to help and to bring down."” 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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