2 Chronicles 12:4 Meaning and Explanation
“And he took the fenced cities which pertained to Judah, and came to Jerusalem.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The Egyptian forces overrun Judah's fortified cities and advance toward Jerusalem.
The Context of 2 Chronicles 12:4
Shishak captures Judah's fortified cities and advances on Jerusalem.
What Does 2 Chronicles 12:4 Mean?
Rehoboam's preparations counted for nothing against an invasion of this scale. Every fenced city—the infrastructure of defense—fell before Shishak's army. The advance toward Jerusalem was methodical and unstoppable, bringing the threat to the very capital where the king and the people cowered.
This moment of near-total vulnerability would prove to be the breaking point. With defeat after defeat and the capital now in danger, the human defenses had collapsed. Only now would the people look beyond military strategy to God for deliverance.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2 Chronicles 12:4
What does 2 Chronicles 12:4 mean?
The Egyptian forces overrun Judah's fortified cities and advance toward Jerusalem.
What is the context of 2 Chronicles 12:4?
Shishak captures Judah's fortified cities and advances on Jerusalem.