2 Chronicles 29:9 Meaning and Explanation
“For, lo, our fathers have fallen by the sword, and our sons and our daughters and our wives are in captivity for this.”
King James Version (KJV)
Read this verse in context with translation switching:
Read Full Chapter →Hezekiah cites military losses and captivity as evidence of God's judgment.
The Context of 2 Chronicles 29:9
The personal and communal toll of divine judgment.
What Does 2 Chronicles 29:9 Mean?
The chain of personal devastation—fathers killed, children and wives taken captive—illustrates the full scope of suffering. This is not merely political failure but family tragedy multiplied across the nation. Hezekiah makes explicit what is at stake: not just national honor but the basic security and continuity of families.
By attributing this suffering to the nation's turning from God, Hezekiah presents repentance and temple restoration not as pious abstractions but as desperately practical concerns. The return to covenant faithfulness offers the only pathway to recovery of what was lost.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2 Chronicles 29:9
What does 2 Chronicles 29:9 mean?
Hezekiah cites military losses and captivity as evidence of God's judgment.
What is the context of 2 Chronicles 29:9?
The personal and communal toll of divine judgment.