2 Chronicles 25:22
2 Chronicles 25:22 in Multiple Translations
And Judah was routed before Israel, and every man fled to his own home.
And Judah was put to the worse before Israel, and they fled every man to his tent.
And Judah was put to the worse before Israel; and they fled every man to his tent.
And Judah was overcome before Israel, and they went in flight, every man to his tent.
Judah was defeated by Israel—they all ran away home.
And Iudah was put to the worse before Israel, and they fled euery man to his tents.
and Judah is smitten before Israel, and they flee — each to his tents.
Judah was defeated by Israel; so every man fled to his tent.
And Judah was defeated before Israel, and they fled every man to his tent.
And Juda fell before Israel and they fled to their dwellings.
The army of Judah was badly defeated by the army of Israel, and all the soldiers of Judah fled to their homes.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Chronicles 25:22
BAB
Word Study
Hover over any word to see its amplified meaning. Click a word to explore its full definition and translation comparisons.
Amplified text is generated using scripting to tie together English translations for comparison. Always refer to the core BSB translation and original Hebrew/Greek text for accuracy. Anomalies may occur.
2 Chronicles 25:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
וַ/יִּנָּ֥גֶף
יְהוּדָ֖ה
לִ/פְנֵ֣י
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
וַ/יָּנֻ֖סוּ
אִ֥ישׁ
לְ/אֹהָלָֽי/ו
וַ/יִּנָּ֥גֶף
nâgaph
H5062
to strike
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3ms
יְהוּדָ֖ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
לִ/פְנֵ֣י
pânîym
H6440
face
Prep | N-cp
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
וַ/יָּנֻ֖סוּ
nûwç
H5127
to flee
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
אִ֥ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
man
N-ms
לְ/אֹהָלָֽי/ו
ʼôhel
H168
tent
Prep | N-mp | Suff
Hebrew Word Study
Select any word above to explore its original meaning, root, and usage across Scripture.
Use ← → arrow keys to navigate between words.
Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 25:22
וַ/יִּנָּ֥גֶף
nâgaph
H5062
"to strike"
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To strike or smite is the meaning of this Hebrew word, used in Joshua to describe battles and in Psalms to describe God's judgment. It can also mean to stumble or hurt someone, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to strike, smite 1a) (Qal) to strike, smite 1b) (Niphal) to be stricken, be smitten 1c) (Hithpael) to stumble
Usage: Occurs in 46 OT verses. KJV: beat, dash, hurt, plague, slay, smite (down), strike, stumble, [idiom] surely, put to the worse. See also: Exodus 7:27; 2 Samuel 10:15; Psalms 89:24.
יְהוּדָ֖ה
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.
לִ/פְנֵ֣י
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Prep | 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.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
וַ/יָּנֻ֖סוּ
nûwç
H5127
"to flee"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
To flee means to quickly leave a place, like escaping from danger, as seen in the Bible when David fled from King Saul. It can also mean to disappear or vanish. In the book of Psalms, it describes God delivering his people from harm.
Definition: 1) to flee, escape 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to flee 1a2) to escape 1a3) to take flight, m depart, disappear 1a4) to fly (to the attack) on horseback 1b) (Polel) to drive at 1c) (Hithpolel) to take flight 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to put to flight 1d2) to drive hastily 1d3) to cause to disappear, hide Aramaic equivalent: nud (נוּד "to flee" H5111)
Usage: Occurs in 143 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abate, away, be displayed, (make to) flee (away, -ing), put to flight, [idiom] hide, lift up a standard. See also: Genesis 14:10; 2 Samuel 17:2; Psalms 60:6.
אִ֥ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
לְ/אֹהָלָֽי/ו
ʼôhel
H168
"tent"
Prep | N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for a tent, often used to describe the tabernacle or a nomad's home. In Exodus 33:7-11, it refers to the sacred tent where God meets with Moses.
Definition: : tent 1) tent 1a) nomad's tent, and thus symbolic of wilderness life, transience 1b) dwelling, home, habitation 1c) the sacred tent of Jehovah (the tabernacle) Also means: o.hel (אֹ֫הֶל ": home" H0168H)
Usage: Occurs in 314 OT verses. KJV: covering, (dwelling) (place), home, tabernacle, tent. See also: Genesis 4:20; Leviticus 14:23; Joshua 22:4.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 25:22
Show Verse Quote Highlights
Context — Jehoash Defeats Amaziah
20But Amaziah would not listen, for this had come from God in order to deliver them into the hand of Jehoash, because they had sought the gods of Edom.
21So Jehoash king of Israel advanced, and he and Amaziah king of Judah faced each other at Beth-shemesh in Judah.
22And Judah was routed before Israel, and every man fled to his own home.
23There at Beth-shemesh, Jehoash king of Israel captured Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash, the son of Jehoahaz. Then Jehoash brought him to Jerusalem and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate—a section of four hundred cubits. 24He took all the gold and silver and all the articles found in the house of God with Obed-edom and in the treasuries of the royal palace, as well as some hostages. Then he returned to Samaria.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Samuel 4:10 | So the Philistines fought, and Israel was defeated, and each man fled to his tent. The slaughter was very great—thirty thousand foot soldiers of Israel fell. |
| 2 | 2 Chronicles 28:5–6 | So the LORD his God delivered Ahaz into the hand of the king of Aram, who attacked him and took many captives to Damascus. Ahaz was also delivered into the hand of the king of Israel, who struck him with great force. For in one day Pekah son of Remaliah killed 120,000 valiant men in Judah. This happened because they had forsaken the LORD, the God of their fathers. |
| 3 | 1 Kings 22:36 | As the sun was setting, the cry rang out in the army: “Every man to his own city, and every man to his own land!” |
2 Chronicles 25:22 Summary
This verse tells us that the army of Judah was defeated by the army of Israel, and the Judahite soldiers ran away to their homes. This happened because Judah had turned away from God and sought the help of other gods, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 25:20. Just like Judah, we can experience defeat when we don't follow God's ways, but we can also learn to trust in His sovereignty and seek His guidance, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Jeremiah 29:11. By seeking God and trusting in His plan, we can avoid similar defeats and find peace and victory in our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Judah get defeated by Israel in this battle?
Judah was defeated because they had sought the gods of Edom, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 25:20, which led to God's judgment and delivery into the hands of Jehoash, the king of Israel, as seen in 2 Chronicles 25:20.
What is the significance of every man fleeing to his own home?
The fact that every man fled to his own home, as stated in 2 Chronicles 25:22, indicates a complete rout and a lack of courage or unity among the Judahite army, similar to the cowardice seen in Deuteronomy 20:8.
How does this event relate to God's sovereignty?
This event demonstrates God's sovereignty, as seen in 2 Chronicles 25:20, where it is stated that the defeat of Judah came from God, highlighting His control over the nations and their leaders, as also mentioned in Daniel 4:17 and Romans 13:1-2.
What can we learn from King Amaziah's mistake?
King Amaziah's refusal to listen, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 25:20, serves as a reminder to heed God's warnings and advice, as seen in Proverbs 12:1 and Isaiah 55:3, to avoid similar defeats and consequences in our own lives.
Reflection Questions
- How do I respond when faced with defeat or failure, and what can I learn from Judah's experience in this verse?
- In what ways can I seek God's guidance and wisdom in my decision-making, to avoid the mistakes of King Amaziah?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be seeking the 'gods of Edom', and how can I turn back to seeking God alone, as commanded in Exodus 20:3-5?
- How can I apply the lesson of God's sovereignty, as seen in this verse, to my own life and circumstances, trusting in His goodness and plan, as stated in Romans 8:28?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 25:22
[See comments on 2 Chronicles 25:20]
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 25:22
(22) And Judah was put to the worse.—So 2 Kings 14:12. The Syriac and Arabic omit this verse.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 25:22
22. to his tent] Cp. 2 Chronicles 7:10 (note).
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 25:22
| Sermon | Description | |
|---|---|---|
|
(1 Samuel) the Raiding of the Ark by David Guzik | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that God cannot be manipulated or controlled by human plans or programs. He uses the example of Israel's defeat by the Philistines to illustr |
|
The Ark of Glory by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of the Ark of the Covenant as a representation of the glory of Jesus Christ, illustrating how the ark embodies life through the Word of |
|
Leviticus 26:3 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the certainty of God's promises as outlined in Leviticus 26:3, highlighting the importance of obedience to God's statutes and commandments. He explains that |