2 Chronicles 28:10 Meaning and Explanation
“And now ye purpose to keep under the children of Judah and Jerusalem for bondmen and bondwomen unto you: but are there not with you, even with you, sins against the LORD your God?”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Oded warns Israel against enslaving Judah, reminding them of their own sins.
The Context of 2 Chronicles 28:10
Oded warns Israel that enslaving Judah will add to Israel's own sins before God.
What Does 2 Chronicles 28:10 Mean?
Oded points out Israel's intention to enslave the captives permanently—to keep them as bondmen and bondwomen. This would not be temporary or humane but permanent subjugation. He challenges this plan by turning the audience's attention to their own moral condition: they cannot stand before God with clean hands if they add this sin to their account.
The key move is Oded's reframing: 'are there not with you, even with you, sins against the LORD your God?' He reminds Israel that they, too, have sinned and cannot claim moral high ground. Adding the sin of enslaving their brethren to their existing sins compounds the judgment that hangs over them.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2 Chronicles 28:10
What does 2 Chronicles 28:10 mean?
Oded warns Israel against enslaving Judah, reminding them of their own sins.
What is the context of 2 Chronicles 28:10?
Oded warns Israel that enslaving Judah will add to Israel's own sins before God.