2 Chronicles 13:20 Meaning and Explanation
“Neither did Jeroboam recover strength again in the days of Abijah: and the LORD struck him, and he died.”
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The Context of 2 Chronicles 13:20
Jeroboam never recovers strength; the Lord strikes him down and he dies during Abijah's reign.
What Does 2 Chronicles 13:20 Mean?
After his devastating defeat and loss of territory, Jeroboam makes no comeback during Abijah's reign. The cause is the Lord's direct action: the text states the LORD struck him, and he died. This is presented as divine judgment—not merely the consequence of military loss or age, but God's active intervention bringing Jeroboam to death.
Jeroboam's death marks the end of his attempt to establish an alternative to David's covenant. He had rebelled, made golden calves, expelled the priests, and assembled a larger army—yet none of it mattered. The narrator credits all of this to God's action, framing the outcome as a judgment on Jeroboam's rebellion.
2 Chronicles 13:20 in the Original Language
nakah (נָכָה) — as before, 'to strike,' emphasizing God's direct intervention and judgment against Jeroboam.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2 Chronicles 13:20
What does 2 Chronicles 13:20 mean?
Jeroboam never recovers militarily, and the Lord strikes him down and he dies.
What is the context of 2 Chronicles 13:20?
Jeroboam never recovers strength; the Lord strikes him down and he dies during Abijah's reign.