2 Chronicles 13:16 Meaning and Explanation
“And the children of Israel fled before Judah: and God delivered them into their hand.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of 2 Chronicles 13:16
Israel's army flees, and God delivers them into Judah's power.
What Does 2 Chronicles 13:16 Mean?
Once the initial divine action occurs, the military outcome follows naturally. Israel's soldiers see their forces are being struck down and flee. The narrative presents this as the logical consequence: if God is fighting for Judah, then Judah will have victory. Flight is inevitable when faced with defeat.
Deliverance into someone's hand means complete subjugation and conquest. Judah's enemies are given into their power. This language reinforces that the outcome is not a temporary tactical advantage but a total reversal of fortune flowing from God's intervention.
2 Chronicles 13:16 in the Original Language
natan b'yad (נָתַן בְיַד) — 'delivered into the hand,' an idiom meaning to give complete control and power to someone over an enemy or situation.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2 Chronicles 13:16
What does 2 Chronicles 13:16 mean?
Israel flees as God gives the victory to Judah.
What is the context of 2 Chronicles 13:16?
Israel's army flees, and God delivers them into Judah's power.