2 Chronicles 28:17 cpdv — And the Edomites arrived and struck down many of Judah, and they seized great plunder.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the Edomites arrived and struck down many of Judah, and they seized great plunder. "

— 2 Chronicles 28:17, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Chronicles 28 — Context

14

And the warriors released the spoils and all that they had seized, in the sight of the leaders and the entire multitude.

15

And the men, whom we mentioned above, rose up and took the captives. All those who were naked, they clothed from the spoils. And when they had clothed them, and had given them shoes, and had refreshed them with food and drink, and had anointed them because of the hardship, and had cared for them, whoever was not able to walk and whoever was feeble in body, they set them upon beasts of burden, and they led them to Jericho, the city of palm trees, to their brothers, and they themselves returned to Samaria.

16

In that time, king Ahaz sent to the king of the Assyrians, requesting assistance.

17

And the Edomites arrived and struck down many of Judah, and they seized great plunder.

18

Also, the Philistines spread out among the cities of the plains, and to the south of Judah. And they seized Beth-shemesh, and Aijalon, and Gederoth, and also Soco, and Timnah, and Gimzo, with their villages, and they lived in them.

19

For the Lord had humbled Judah because of Ahaz, the king of Judah, since he had stripped it of help, and had shown contempt for the Lord.

20

And he led against him Tilgath-pilneser, the king of the Assyrians, who also afflicted him and laid waste to him, without resistance.

2 Chronicles 28:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 28:17 say?
2 Chronicles 28:17 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the Edomites arrived and struck down many of Judah, and they seized great plunder. ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 28:17 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 28:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 28, verse 17.
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 28:17.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 28:17 in?
2 Chronicles 28:17 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 28:17?
2 Chronicles 28:17 reads (CPDV): “And the Edomites arrived and struck down many of Judah, and they seized great plunder. ” 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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