Translations
Modern
And Judah was routed before Israel, and every man fled to his home.
Traditional
And Judah was put to the worse before Israel; and they fled every man to their tents.
Literal
And Judah was defeated by Israel, and they fled, each man to his tent.
Latin
Percussusque est Juda coram Israël, et fugerunt unusquisque in tabernacula sua.
Original
Hebrew
English
And Judah was routed before Israel, and every man fled to his home.
Notes
Beth-shemesh, a fortress town fifteen miles west of Jerusalem, was a natural site for the battle between Israel and Judah. The city's history dates back to when Judah took control after the Danites moved north (Joshus 21:16; see also 1 Samuel 6:1–14; 2 Chronicles 28:18).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
Parallels
People
Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province
Glossary
Jeroboam Kings, Books of First and Second Nineveh, Ninevite Temple
Topics
Beth-Shemesh: A Priestly City of the Tribe of Dan: Amaziah Taken Prisoner At Jehoash: Also Called Joash: Defeats Amaziah Kings: Who Reigned Over Israel: Jehoash or Joash Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Amaziah Prophecies Concerning Israel: Amaziah Reigns, and Judah is Invaded by the King of Israel