2 Chronicles 13:15 Meaning and Explanation
“Then the men of Judah gave a shout: and as the men of Judah shouted, it came to pass, that God smote Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah.”
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The Context of 2 Chronicles 13:15
God defeats Israel's army as Judah shouts in faith.
What Does 2 Chronicles 13:15 Mean?
The shout is Judah's response to faith—an expression of confidence and courage given in the moment of prayer. The narrative structure is immediate: the shout happens, and simultaneously God smites Jeroboam's forces. This is not a slow military reversal but a divine action that coincides with Judah's faithful response.
The defeat is described as God's action: he smote the enemy. Judah did not win through superior strategy, tactics, or strength. The victory is attributed to God striking Israel down before (literally 'in the presence of') Abijah and Judah. This frames the outcome as miraculous—not explicable by military analysis alone.
2 Chronicles 13:15 in the Original Language
nakah (נָכָה) — 'to strike' or 'smite,' used throughout scripture to describe God's judgment and intervention in human affairs.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2 Chronicles 13:15
What does 2 Chronicles 13:15 mean?
As Judah shouts, God defeats Jeroboam's army before Abijah.
What is the context of 2 Chronicles 13:15?
God defeats Israel's army as Judah shouts in faith.