2 Chronicles 25:12 Meaning and Explanation
“And other ten thousand left alive did the children of Judah carry away captive, and brought them unto the top of the rock, and cast them down from the top of the rock, that they all were broken in pieces.”
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Read Full Chapter →Judah captured 10,000 Edomites, brought them to a cliff, and killed them by throwing them down.
The Context of 2 Chronicles 25:12
The total devastation of the Edomite force.
What Does 2 Chronicles 25:12 Mean?
Beyond the 10,000 killed in direct combat, Judah captured another 10,000 Edomites. The prisoners were brought to the summit of a high rock formation, likely in the mountainous Edomite terrain.
The method of execution was brutal and complete: Judah's forces cast the captives from the cliff, and all were killed in the fall. This total destruction, combined with the battlefield casualties, represented an overwhelming defeat for Edom.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2 Chronicles 25:12
What does 2 Chronicles 25:12 mean?
Judah captured 10,000 Edomites, brought them to a cliff, and killed them by throwing them down.
What is the context of 2 Chronicles 25:12?
The total devastation of the Edomite force.