2 Chronicles 13:14
2 Chronicles 13:14 in Multiple Translations
When Judah turned and discovered that the battle was both before and behind them, they cried out to the LORD. Then the priests blew the trumpets,
And when Judah looked back, behold, the battle was before and behind: and they cried unto the LORD, and the priests sounded with the trumpets.
And when Judah looked back, behold, the battle was before and behind them; and they cried unto Jehovah, and the priests sounded with the trumpets.
And Judah, turning their faces, saw that they were being attacked in front and at the back; and they gave a cry for help to the Lord, while the priests were sounding their horns.
Judah turned around and realized that they were having to fight front and rear. They cried out to the Lord for help. Then the priests blew their trumpets,
Then Iudah looked, and beholde, the battel was before and behinde them, and they cried vnto the Lord, and the Priests blewe with the trumpets,
And Judah turneth, and lo, against them [is] the battle, before and behind, and they cry to Jehovah, and the priests are blowing with trumpets,
When Judah looked back, behold, the battle was before and behind them; and they cried to the LORD, and the priests sounded with the trumpets.
And when Judah looked back, behold, the battle was before and behind: and they cried to the LORD, and the priests sounded with the trumpets.
And when Juda looked back, they saw the battle coming upon them both before and behind, and they cried to the Lord: and the priests began to sound with the trumpets.
When the soldiers of Judah turned and saw that they were going to be attacked from the front and from the rear, they cried out to Yahweh. The priests blew their trumpets,
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2 Chronicles 13:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּפְנ֣וּ
יְהוּדָ֗ה
וְ/הִנֵּ֨ה
לָ/הֶ֤ם
הַ/מִּלְחָמָה֙
פָּנִ֣ים
וְ/אָח֔וֹר
וַֽ/יִּצְעֲק֖וּ
לַ/יהוָ֑ה
וְ/הַ/כֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים
מחצצרים
מַחְצְרִ֖ים
בַּ/חֲצֹצְרֽוֹת
וַ/יִּפְנ֣וּ
pânâh
H6437
Corner (Gate)
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
יְהוּדָ֗ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
וְ/הִנֵּ֨ה
hinnêh
H2009
behold
Conj | Part
לָ/הֶ֤ם
Prep | Suff
הַ/מִּלְחָמָה֙
milchâmâh
H4421
battle
Art | N-fs
פָּנִ֣ים
pânîym
H6440
face
N-cp
וְ/אָח֔וֹר
ʼâchôwr
H268
back
Conj | N-ms
וַֽ/יִּצְעֲק֖וּ
tsâʻaq
H6817
to cry
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
לַ/יהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
וְ/הַ/כֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים
kôhên
H3548
priest
Conj | Art | N-mp
מחצצרים
châtsar
H2690
to blow
V-Hiphil
מַחְצְרִ֖ים
châtsar
H2690
to blow
V-Hiphil
בַּ/חֲצֹצְרֽוֹת
chătsôtsᵉrâh
H2689
trumpet
Prep | N-fp
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 13:14
וַ/יִּפְנ֣וּ
pânâh
H6437
"Corner (Gate)"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to turn or face something, like looking at a corner or a gate. It appears in descriptions of daily life and interactions, like in Genesis and Psalms. It's about changing direction or focus.
Definition: This name means corner, to turn, to turn back Another spelling of pin.nah (פִּנָּה "Corner( Gate)" H6438)
Usage: Occurs in 128 OT verses. KJV: appear, at (even-) tide, behold, cast out, come on, [idiom] corner, dawning, empty, go away, lie, look, mark, pass away, prepare, regard, (have) respect (to), (re-) turn (aside, away, back, face, self), [idiom] right (early). See also: Genesis 18:22; 2 Kings 13:23; Psalms 25:16.
יְהוּדָ֗ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
N-proper
Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.
Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.
וְ/הִנֵּ֨ה
hinnêh
H2009
"behold"
Conj | Part
This Hebrew word is an expression that means 'behold' or 'look', often used to draw attention to something. It appears in Genesis and Isaiah, and is translated as 'behold' or 'lo' in the KJV.
Definition: behold, lo, see, if
Usage: Occurs in 799 OT verses. KJV: behold, lo, see. See also: Genesis 1:29; Genesis 42:35; Deuteronomy 19:18.
לָ/הֶ֤ם
""
Prep | Suff
הַ/מִּלְחָמָה֙
milchâmâh
H4421
"battle"
Art | N-fs
This word means battle or war, describing a fight or conflict. It is used in the Bible to talk about wars and battles, like the ones in the book of Joshua. The KJV translates it as battle or fight.
Definition: battle, war
Usage: Occurs in 308 OT verses. KJV: battle, fight(-ing), war(-rior). See also: Genesis 14:2; 1 Samuel 30:24; 2 Chronicles 13:14.
פָּנִ֣ים
pânîym
H6440
"face"
N-cp
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
וְ/אָח֔וֹר
ʼâchôwr
H268
"back"
Conj | N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means the back or rear side of something. It can also refer to a location or direction, like the West. In Genesis, it describes the back of the Tabernacle.
Definition: 1) the back side, the rear 1a) backwards 1b) hereafter (of time) 1c) behind
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: after(-ward), back (part, -side, -ward), hereafter, (be-) hind(-er part), time to come, without. See also: Genesis 49:17; Psalms 129:5; Psalms 9:4.
וַֽ/יִּצְעֲק֖וּ
tsâʻaq
H6817
"to cry"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
To cry or cry out is the meaning of this verb, often used to express distress or need, as seen in the Psalms where people cry out to God for help.
Definition: 1) to cry, cry out, call, cry for help 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cry, cry out (for help) 1a2) to cry, cry out (in distress or need) 1a3) to make outcry, clamour 1b) (Niphal) to be summoned 1c) (Piel) to cry aloud (in grief) 1d) (Hiphil) to call together
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, call together, cry (out), gather (selves) (together). See also: Genesis 4:10; 1 Samuel 13:4; Psalms 34:18.
לַ/יהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
וְ/הַ/כֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
Conj | Art | N-mp
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.
מחצצרים
châtsar
H2690
"to blow"
V-Hiphil
To blow a trumpet in the Bible means to sound a loud, clear note. In Numbers 10:7, the trumpets sound a warning, while in 1 Corinthians 14:8, a uncertain sound is compared to a trumpet.
Definition: 1) to sound a trumpet 1a) (Piel) players on clarions (participle) 1b) (Hiphil) sound with clarions (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: blow, sound, trumpeter. See also: 1 Chronicles 15:24; 2 Chronicles 7:6; 2 Chronicles 29:28.
מַחְצְרִ֖ים
châtsar
H2690
"to blow"
V-Hiphil
To blow a trumpet in the Bible means to sound a loud, clear note. In Numbers 10:7, the trumpets sound a warning, while in 1 Corinthians 14:8, a uncertain sound is compared to a trumpet.
Definition: 1) to sound a trumpet 1a) (Piel) players on clarions (participle) 1b) (Hiphil) sound with clarions (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: blow, sound, trumpeter. See also: 1 Chronicles 15:24; 2 Chronicles 7:6; 2 Chronicles 29:28.
בַּ/חֲצֹצְרֽוֹת
chătsôtsᵉrâh
H2689
"trumpet"
Prep | N-fp
The Hebrew word for trumpet, which made a quavering note, is used in the Bible to signal important events. In Numbers 10:2, God tells Moses to make two trumpets to call the community together. Trumpets were also used in battle, as in Joshua 6:4.
Definition: trumpet, clarion
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: trumpet(-er). See also: Numbers 10:2; 2 Chronicles 5:13; Psalms 98:6.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 13:14
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- Context
- Cross References
- 2 Chronicles 13:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 13:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 13:14
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 13:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 13:14
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 13:14
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 13:14
Context — Civil War against Jeroboam
12Now behold, God Himself is with us as our head, and His priests with their trumpets sound the battle call against you. O children of Israel, do not fight against the LORD, the God of your fathers, for you will not succeed.”
13Now Jeroboam had sent troops around to ambush from the rear, so that while he was in front of Judah, the ambush was behind them.
14When Judah turned and discovered that the battle was both before and behind them, they cried out to the LORD. Then the priests blew the trumpets,
15and the men of Judah raised the battle cry. And when they raised the cry, God routed Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah. 16So the Israelites fled before Judah, and God delivered them into their hands.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Chronicles 14:11 | Then Asa cried out to the LORD his God: “O LORD, there is no one besides You to help the powerless against the mighty. Help us, O LORD our God, for we rely on You, and in Your name we have come against this multitude. O LORD, You are our God. Do not let a mere mortal prevail against You.” |
| 2 | Exodus 14:10 | As Pharaoh approached, the Israelites looked up and saw the Egyptians marching after them, and they were terrified and cried out to the LORD. |
| 3 | Joshua 8:20 | When the men of Ai turned and looked back, the smoke of the city was rising into the sky. They could not escape in any direction, and the troops who had fled to the wilderness now became the pursuers. |
| 4 | Psalms 50:15 | Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.” |
| 5 | Judges 20:33–43 | So all the men of Israel got up from their places and arrayed themselves at Baal-tamar, and the Israelites in ambush charged from their positions west of Gibeah. Then 10,000 select men from all Israel made a frontal assault against Gibeah, and the battle was fierce. But the Benjamites did not realize that disaster was upon them. The LORD defeated Benjamin in the presence of Israel, and on that day the Israelites slaughtered 25,100 Benjamites, all armed with swords. Then the Benjamites realized they had been defeated. Now the men of Israel had retreated before Benjamin because they were relying on the ambush they had set against Gibeah. The men in ambush rushed suddenly against Gibeah; they advanced and put the whole city to the sword. The men of Israel had arranged a signal with the men in ambush: When they sent up a great cloud of smoke from the city, the men of Israel would turn in the battle. When the Benjamites had begun to strike them down, killing about thirty men of Israel, they said, “They are defeated before us as in the first battle.” But when the column of smoke began to go up from the city, the Benjamites looked behind them and saw the whole city going up in smoke. Then the men of Israel turned back on them, and the men of Benjamin were terrified when they realized that disaster had come upon them. So they fled before the men of Israel toward the wilderness, but the battle overtook them, and the men coming out of the cities struck them down there. They surrounded the Benjamites, pursued them, and easily overtook them in the vicinity of Gibeah on the east. |
| 6 | 2 Samuel 10:8–14 | The Ammonites marched out and arrayed themselves for battle at the entrance of the city gate, while the Arameans of Zobah and Rehob and the men of Tob and Maacah were by themselves in the open country. When Joab saw the battle lines before him and behind him, he selected some of the best men of Israel and arrayed them against the Arameans. And he placed the rest of the forces under the command of his brother Abishai, who arrayed them against the Ammonites. “If the Arameans are too strong for me,” said Joab, “then you will come to my rescue. And if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will come to your rescue. Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and for the cities of our God. May the LORD do what is good in His sight.” So Joab and his troops advanced to fight the Arameans, who fled before him. When the Ammonites saw that the Arameans had fled, they too fled before Abishai, and they entered the city. So Joab returned from fighting against the Ammonites and came to Jerusalem. |
| 7 | Psalms 91:5 | You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day, |
| 8 | 2 Chronicles 18:31 | When the chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat, they said, “This is the king of Israel!” So they turned to fight against him, but Jehoshaphat cried out, and the LORD helped him. God drew them away from him. |
2 Chronicles 13:14 Summary
[This verse shows that when Judah realized they were surrounded by enemies, they cried out to God for help, and then the priests blew their trumpets to signal the start of the battle. This is a powerful reminder that when we are faced with challenges, we can turn to God in prayer and trust in His power to deliver us, just as it says in Psalm 34:17, 'The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; He delivers them from all their troubles.' By crying out to God, Judah was able to trust in His power and ultimately emerge victorious. We can apply this same principle to our own lives by turning to God in prayer and trusting in His power to deliver us, as seen in Isaiah 41:10, 'So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be frightened, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.']
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Judah cry out to the Lord when they discovered the battle was both before and behind them?
Judah cried out to the Lord because they realized their situation was desperate and they needed God's help to survive, as seen in Psalm 107:6 when it says, 'Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He delivered them from their distresses.'
What is the significance of the priests blowing the trumpets in this verse?
The priests blowing the trumpets was a signal for the army to go into battle, but it also signified that they were trusting in God for the outcome, as mentioned in Numbers 10:9, 'When you go to war in your land against an adversary who oppresses you, you are to sound a blast on the trumpets, so that you will be remembered before the Lord your God and be saved from your enemies.'
How does this verse relate to the concept of trusting in God?
This verse shows that even when we are surrounded by challenges and uncertainties, we can trust in God to deliver us, just as it is written in Romans 8:37, 'No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.'
What can we learn from Judah's response to their situation?
We can learn that when we face difficulties, we should turn to God in prayer and trust in His power to deliver us, as the Psalmist writes in Psalm 121:1-2, 'I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.'
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I feel like I am being attacked from all sides, and how can I apply the principle of crying out to God in those situations?
- How can I, like the priests in this verse, use my position or gifts to signal my trust in God and to rally others to do the same?
- What are some ways that I can practically trust in God's power and deliverance in my daily life, even when things seem overwhelming?
- How does this verse encourage me to persevere in prayer and to trust in God's timing, even when the outcome is uncertain?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 13:14
And when Judah looked back,.... On hearing a noise behind them: behold, the battle was before and behind; men were set in battle array, and the battle was begun, and an attack made upon them both
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 13:14
And when Judah looked back, behold, the battle was before and behind: and they cried unto the LORD, and the priests sounded with the trumpets. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 13:14
2 Chronicles 13:14 And when Judah looked back, behold, the battle [was] before and behind: and they cried unto the LORD, and the priests sounded with the trumpets.Ver. 14. And when Judah looked back.] For till then, they suspected not any such treachery. And they cried unto the Lord.] Inter arma silent leges: preces non sileant. Prayers are the soldier’ s surest great ordnance.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 13:14
(14) And when Judah looked back, behold the battle was before and behind.—Comp. the account of the ambuscade by which Ai was taken (Joshua , 8); and Gibeah (Judges 20), Judah looked back.—Not prepared (Bertheau) (See Joshua 8:20). Sounded.—Were sounding. Literally, trumpeting.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 13:14
3–20 (no parallel in 1 Kin.). The Battle of Zemaraim The historical probabilities of this account are discussed in the Introduction, § 8.
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 13:14
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Behold, the Battle Was Before and Behind. by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes that while we may feel surrounded by enemies and past failures, God remains our constant protector and source of strength. He illustrates how Abijah's declara |
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I Press On by Bob Jennings | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the past dedication and fervor of believers in their pursuit of God's kingdom. They emphasize the importance of constantly seeking God throu |
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Seeking Gods Face by Richard Owen Roberts | This sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking God's face in times of trouble and spiritual decline. It recounts stories of individuals and communities who experienced revival an |
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12. Ventures of Faith by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the significance of stepping out in faith to discover God's will, illustrating that God can work through anyone willing to venture forth. He warns against pr |
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None to Help but God by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches on the story of Asa in 2 Chronicles 14:11, highlighting the importance of reminding God of His sole responsibility in times of overwhelming odds and diff |
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Asa's Prayer by James Smith | James Smith preaches on the powerful prayer of Asa in 2 Chronicles 14:11, highlighting the importance of recognizing our covenant relationship with God in times of trouble. Asa's c |
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Lord, There Is None Beside by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the importance of relying solely on God in times of overwhelming difficulty, as exemplified by King Asa's battle against a vast army. He encourages believers |