2 Chronicles 20:23 Meaning and Explanation
“For the children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of mount Seir, utterly to slay and destroy them: and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, every one helped to destroy another.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The three allied nations turn on each other, with Ammon and Moab destroying Seir, then fighting each other until mutual destruction.
The Context of 2 Chronicles 20:23
God's deliverance comes through the enemies' internal conflict and self-destruction.
What Does 2 Chronicles 20:23 Mean?
The divine strategy becomes clear: God turns the enemies against each other. Ammon and Moab initially target the inhabitants of mount Seir with total destruction. However, once Seir is defeated, the alliance disintegrates. The two victorious nations turn their weapons on each other, resulting in mutual slaughter.
This outcome demonstrates God's wisdom in warfare. Israel need not fight because their enemies are inherently divided. By removing divine restraint and allowing them to pursue their destructive nature, God accomplishes Israel's deliverance through the enemies' own violence and inability to maintain unity. The phrase 'every one helped to destroy another' shows complete mutual destruction.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2 Chronicles 20:23
What does 2 Chronicles 20:23 mean?
The three allied nations turn on each other, with Ammon and Moab destroying Seir, then fighting each other until mutual destruction.
What is the context of 2 Chronicles 20:23?
God's deliverance comes through the enemies' internal conflict and self-destruction.