2 Chronicles 28:17

Translations

Modern

The Edomites had again come and attacked Judah and carried away captives.

Traditional

For again the Edomites had come and smitten Judah, and carried away captives.

Literal

And again the Edomites had come and struck Judah and carried away captives.

Latin

Veneruntque Idumæi, et percusserunt multos ex Juda, et ceperunt prædam magnam.

Original

Hebrew

English

The Edomites had again come and attacked Judah and carried away captives.

Notes

2 Chronicles 28:17–18

The Edomites and the Philistines were natural enemies of Judah. These armies captured towns along the Aijalon, Sorek, and Elah valleys. These areas were in the buffer zone of the foothills of Judah or the Negev.

Theme notes and profiles

Ahaz Apostasy and Renewal Fearing People

Related verses

Obadiah 1:10
Because of the violence against your brother Jacob, you will be covered with shame and cut off forever.
2 Chronicles 25:11–12
Amaziah, however, summoned his strength and led his troops to the Valley of Salt, where he struck down 10,000 men of Seir,
Leviticus 26:18
And if after all this you will not obey Me, I will proceed to punish you sevenfold for your sins.
Obadiah 1:13–14
You should not enter the gate of My people in the day of their disaster, nor gloat over their affliction in the day of their disaster, nor loot their wealth in the day of their disaster.

Parallels

2 Kings 16:10–20

People

Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Places

Edom: Descendants of Esau; enemy nation southeast of Israel

Glossary

Ahaz (King) Beth-Shemesh Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Immanuel

Topics

Edomites: Amaziah, King of Judah, Invades the Territory of Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Ahaz The Edomites: Rebelled Against Ahaz

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