2 Chronicles 28:18
2 Chronicles 28:18 in Multiple Translations
The Philistines had also raided the cities of the foothills and the Negev of Judah, capturing and occupying Beth-shemesh, Aijalon, and Gederoth, as well as Soco, Timnah, and Gimzo with their villages.
The Philistines also had invaded the cities of the low country, and of the south of Judah, and had taken Beth-shemesh, and Ajalon, and Gederoth, and Shocho with the villages thereof, and Timnah with the villages thereof, Gimzo also and the villages thereof: and they dwelt there.
The Philistines also had invaded the cities of the lowland, and of the South of Judah, and had taken Beth-shemesh, and Aijalon, and Gederoth, and Soco with the towns thereof, and Timnah with the towns thereof, Gimzo also and the towns thereof: and they dwelt there.
And the Philistines, forcing their way into the towns of the lowlands and the south of Judah, had taken Beth-shemesh and Aijalon and Gederoth and Soco, with their daughter-towns, as well as Timnah and Gimzo and their daughter-towns, and were living there.
while the Philistines had attacked the towns in the foothills and the Negev of Judah. They had captured and occupied Beth-shemesh, Aijalon, Gederoth, along with Soco, Timnah, and Gimzo and their villages.
The Philistims also inuaded the cities in the low countrey, and toward the South of Iudah, and tooke Bethshemesh, and Aialon, and Gederoth and Shocho, with the villages thereof, and Timnah, with her villages, and Gimzo, with her villages, and they dwelt there.
And the Philistines have rushed against the cities of the low country, and of the south of Judah, and capture Beth-Shemesh, and Aijalon, and Gederoth, and Shocho and its villages, and Timnah and its villages, and Gimzo and its villages, and dwell there,
The Philistines also had invaded the cities of the lowland and of the South of Judah, and had taken Beth Shemesh, Aijalon, Gederoth, Soco with its villages, Timnah with its villages, and also Gimzo and its villages; and they lived there.
The Philistines also had invaded the cities of the low country, and of the south of Judah, and had taken Beth-shemesh, and Ajalon, and Gederoth, and Shocho with its villages, and Timnah with its villages, Gimzo also and its villages: and they dwelt there.
The Philistines also spread themselves among the cities of the plains, and to the south of Juda: and they took Bethsames, and Aialon, and Gaderoth, and Socho, and Thamnan, and Gamzo, with their villages, and they dwelt in them.
At the same time, men from Philistia had raided/attacked towns in the foothills and in the southern desert of Judah. They had captured Beth-Shemesh, Aijalon, and Gederoth cities, as well as Soco, Timnah and Gimzo towns and the nearby villages.
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2 Chronicles 28:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/פְלִשְׁתִּ֣ים
פָּשְׁט֗וּ
בְּ/עָרֵ֨י
הַ/שְּׁפֵלָ֣ה
וְ/הַ/נֶּגֶב֮
לִֽ/יהוּדָה֒
וַֽ֠/יִּלְכְּדוּ
אֶת
בֵּֽית
שֶׁ֨מֶשׁ
וְ/אֶת
אַיָּל֜וֹן
וְ/אֶת
הַ/גְּדֵר֗וֹת
וְ/אֶת
שׂוֹכ֤וֹ
וּ/בְנוֹתֶ֨י/הָ֙
וְ/אֶת
תִּמְנָ֣ה
וּ/בְנוֹתֶ֔י/הָ
וְ/אֶת
גִּמְז֖וֹ
וְ/אֶת
בְּנֹתֶ֑י/הָ
וַ/יֵּשְׁב֖וּ
שָֽׁם
וּ/פְלִשְׁתִּ֣ים
Pᵉlishtîy
H6430
Philistines
Conj | Ngmpa
פָּשְׁט֗וּ
pâshaṭ
H6584
to strip
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
בְּ/עָרֵ֨י
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
Prep | N-fp
הַ/שְּׁפֵלָ֣ה
shᵉphêlâh
H8219
Shephelah
Art | N-fs
וְ/הַ/נֶּגֶב֮
negeb
H5045
Negeb
Conj | Art | N-ms
לִֽ/יהוּדָה֒
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
Prep | N-proper
וַֽ֠/יִּלְכְּדוּ
lâkad
H3920
to capture
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
בֵּֽית
Bêyth Shemesh
H1053
Heliopolis
N-proper
שֶׁ֨מֶשׁ
Bêyth Shemesh
H1053
Heliopolis
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
אַיָּל֜וֹן
ʼAyâlôwn
H357
Aijalon
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
הַ/גְּדֵר֗וֹת
Gᵉdêrôwth
H1450
Gederoth
Art | N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
שׂוֹכ֤וֹ
Sôwkôh
H7755
Soco
N-proper
וּ/בְנוֹתֶ֨י/הָ֙
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
Conj | N-fp | Suff
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
תִּמְנָ֣ה
Timnâh
H8553
Timnah
N-proper
וּ/בְנוֹתֶ֔י/הָ
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
Conj | N-fp | Suff
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
גִּמְז֖וֹ
Gimzôw
H1579
Gimzo
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
בְּנֹתֶ֑י/הָ
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
N-fp | Suff
וַ/יֵּשְׁב֖וּ
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
שָֽׁם
shâm
H8033
there
Adv
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 28:18
וּ/פְלִשְׁתִּ֣ים
Pᵉlishtîy
H6430
"Philistines"
Conj | Ngmpa
A Philistine is a person from the region of Philistia, which was inhabited by immigrants from other places. The Philistines were known for their conflicts with the Israelites, as recorded in the Bible. They were a distinct ethnic group.
Definition: Philistine = "immigrants" an inhabitant of Philistia; descendants of Mizraim who immigrated from Caphtor (Crete?) to the western seacoast of Canaan Another name of ga.dol (גָּדוֹל "Great( Sea)" H1419J)
Usage: Occurs in 244 OT verses. KJV: Philistine. See also: Genesis 10:14; 1 Samuel 17:8; 1 Chronicles 10:1.
פָּשְׁט֗וּ
pâshaṭ
H6584
"to strip"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
This Hebrew word means to strip or remove something, like taking off clothes or plundering a place. It is used in Exodus 22:26 to describe taking a pledge from someone. The word implies a sense of removal or deprivation.
Definition: 1) to strip, invade, strip off, make a dash, raid, spread out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to strip off, put off 1a2) to put off (one's shelter), make a dash 1b) (Piel) to strip 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to strip of 1c2) to strip off 1c3) to flay 1d) (Hithpael) to strip oneself of
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: fall upon, flay, invade, make an invasion, pull off, put off, make a road, run upon, rush, set, spoil, spread selves (abroad), strip (off, self). See also: Genesis 37:23; 1 Chronicles 14:9; Isaiah 32:11.
בְּ/עָרֵ֨י
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
Prep | N-fp
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
הַ/שְּׁפֵלָ֣ה
shᵉphêlâh
H8219
"Shephelah"
Art | N-fs
The Shephelah refers to the lowlands in Palestine, near the coast. This region is west of the Judean mountains. It appears in the Bible as a geographic location.
Definition: 1) lowland, valley 1a) lowland 1a1) strip west of Judean mountains (technical term) 1a1a) the Shephelah 1a2) strip near coast north of Carmel
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: low country, (low) plain, vale(-ley). See also: Deuteronomy 1:7; 1 Chronicles 27:28; Jeremiah 17:26.
וְ/הַ/נֶּגֶב֮
negeb
H5045
"Negeb"
Conj | Art | N-ms
The Negeb is the southern district of Judah, also known as the south country, and can occasionally refer to Egypt, which is south of Palestine.
Definition: region of southern Judah Also named: ne.gev (נֶ֫גֶב "south" H5045H) This name means south-country
Usage: Occurs in 97 OT verses. KJV: south (country, side, -ward). See also: Genesis 12:9; 1 Samuel 14:5; Psalms 126:4.
לִֽ/יהוּדָה֒
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
Prep | 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.
וַֽ֠/יִּלְכְּדוּ
lâkad
H3920
"to capture"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This verb means to capture or seize, often using a net or trap. In the Bible, it is used to describe taking control of something or someone, and is also used figuratively to describe being caught or stuck in a situation.
Definition: 1) to capture, take, seize 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to capture, seize 1a2) to capture (of men) (fig.) 1a3) to take (by lot) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be caught (of men in trap, snare) (fig.) 1c) (Hithpael) to grasp each other
Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, catch (self), be frozen, be holden, stick together, take. See also: Numbers 21:32; 2 Kings 18:10; Psalms 9:16.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
בֵּֽית
Bêyth Shemesh
H1053
"Heliopolis"
N-proper
Beth-shemesh was a town in ancient Palestine, also known as Heliopolis. Its name means house of the sun or sun-temple, and it was an important location in biblical times.
Definition: Beth-shemesh = "house of the sun" or "sun-temple" a town in Egypt Another name of on (אֹן "On" H0204)
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: Beth-shemesh. See also: Joshua 15:10; 1 Samuel 6:19; Jeremiah 43:13.
שֶׁ֨מֶשׁ
Bêyth Shemesh
H1053
"Heliopolis"
N-proper
Beth-shemesh was a town in ancient Palestine, also known as Heliopolis. Its name means house of the sun or sun-temple, and it was an important location in biblical times.
Definition: Beth-shemesh = "house of the sun" or "sun-temple" a town in Egypt Another name of on (אֹן "On" H0204)
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: Beth-shemesh. See also: Joshua 15:10; 1 Samuel 6:19; Jeremiah 43:13.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
אַיָּל֜וֹן
ʼAyâlôwn
H357
"Aijalon"
N-proper
Aijalon is a city in Palestine, meaning field of deer. It was a Levitical city in Dan, later ruled by various groups including the Amorites and Philistines.
Definition: § Ajalon or Aijalon = "field of deer" Levitical city in Dan, 14 miles or 25 km NW of Jerusalem, later ruled by the Amorites, then the Benjamites of Judah, then by the Philistines
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Aijalon, Ajalon. See also: Joshua 10:12; 1 Samuel 14:31; 2 Chronicles 28:18.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/גְּדֵר֗וֹת
Gᵉdêrôwth
H1450
"Gederoth"
Art | N-proper
Gederoth means walls and refers to a town in Judah. It is mentioned as a place in Palestine. The town is located in the low country of Judah.
Definition: § Gederoth = "walls" a town in the low country of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Gederoth. See also: Joshua 15:41; 2 Chronicles 28:18.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
שׂוֹכ֤וֹ
Sôwkôh
H7755
"Soco"
N-proper
Soco was a town in the lowlands of Judah, mentioned in 1 Kings 4:10. It was also the name of another town in the mountain district of Judah, as seen in 1 Chronicles 4:18.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah(?) living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.18; son of: Heber (H2268I) § Shocho or Shochoh or Sochoh or Shoco or Socoh = "bushy" 1) a town in the lowlands of Judah 2) a town in the mountain district of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Shocho, Shochoh, Sochoh, Soco, Socoh. See also: Joshua 15:35; 1 Kings 4:10; 2 Chronicles 28:18.
וּ/בְנוֹתֶ֨י/הָ֙
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
Conj | N-fp | Suff
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
תִּמְנָ֣ה
Timnâh
H8553
"Timnah"
N-proper
Timnah is a place in Palestine, mentioned in the Bible as a town in the hill country of Judah, meaning portion. It appears in the book of Joshua and Judges.
Definition: § Timnath or Timnah or Thimnathah = "portion" a town in the hill country of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Timnah, Timnath, Thimnathah. See also: Genesis 38:12; Joshua 19:43; 2 Chronicles 28:18.
וּ/בְנוֹתֶ֔י/הָ
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
Conj | N-fp | Suff
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
גִּמְז֖וֹ
Gimzôw
H1579
"Gimzo"
N-proper
Gimzo was a town in Judah, south of the Jerusalem-Joppa road, known for its sycamore trees. It was captured by the Philistines during Ahaz's reign.
Definition: § Gimzo = "fertile in sycamores" a town in Judah south of the road between Jerusalem and Joppa which with its dependant villages was captured by the Philistines in the reign of Ahaz
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Gimzo. See also: 2 Chronicles 28:18.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
בְּנֹתֶ֑י/הָ
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
N-fp | Suff
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
וַ/יֵּשְׁב֖וּ
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
שָֽׁם
shâm
H8033
"there"
Adv
The Hebrew word sham means there or then, often used to describe a location or point in time. It can also mean thither or thence, indicating movement or direction. This word is used frequently in the Bible to provide context and clarify the setting of a story.
Definition: 1) there, thither 1a) there 1b) thither (after verbs of motion) 1c) from there, thence 1d) then (as an adverb of time) Aramaic equivalent: tam.mah (תַּמָּה "there" H8536)
Usage: Occurs in 732 OT verses. KJV: in it, [phrase] thence, there (-in, [phrase] of, [phrase] out), [phrase] thither, [phrase] whither. See also: Genesis 2:8; Exodus 21:33; Deuteronomy 19:4.
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Context — The Idolatry of Ahaz
16At that time King Ahaz sent for help from the king of Assyria.
17The Edomites had again come and attacked Judah and carried away captives.
18The Philistines had also raided the cities of the foothills and the Negev of Judah, capturing and occupying Beth-shemesh, Aijalon, and Gederoth, as well as Soco, Timnah, and Gimzo with their villages.
19For the LORD humbled Judah because Ahaz king of Israel had thrown off restraint in Judah and had been most unfaithful to the LORD. 20Then Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria came to Ahaz but afflicted him rather than strengthening him.Cross References
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| 1 | Ezekiel 16:57 | before your wickedness was uncovered? Even so, you are now scorned by the daughters of Edom and all those around her, and by the daughters of the Philistines—all those around you who despise you. |
| 2 | Ezekiel 16:27 | Therefore I stretched out My hand against you and reduced your portion. I gave you over to the desire of those who hate you, the daughters of the Philistines, who were ashamed of your lewd conduct. |
| 3 | 1 Samuel 6:9 | but keep watching it. If it goes up the road to its homeland, toward Beth-shemesh, it is the LORD who has brought on us this great disaster. But if it does not, then we will know that it was not His hand that punished us and that it happened by chance.” |
| 4 | Joshua 15:41 | Gederoth, Beth-dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah—sixteen cities, along with their villages. |
| 5 | Joshua 15:10 | The border curled westward from Baalah to Mount Seir, ran along the northern slope of Mount Jearim (that is, Chesalon), went down to Beth-shemesh, and crossed to Timnah. |
| 6 | Joshua 15:48 | These were in the hill country: Shamir, Jattir, Socoh, |
| 7 | 2 Chronicles 11:10 | Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron, the fortified cities in Judah and Benjamin. |
| 8 | Judges 14:1 | One day Samson went down to Timnah, where he saw a young Philistine woman. |
2 Chronicles 28:18 Summary
The Philistines raided the cities of Judah in 2 Chronicles 28:18 because of the spiritual weakness of King Ahaz and the people. This event shows us the importance of trusting in God and following His commands, rather than relying on human strength or alliances, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6. When we trust in God, we can experience His protection and blessing, as promised in Psalm 37:3-7. By seeking God's guidance and strength, we can avoid the consequences of sin and live a life that honors Him, as described in Romans 8:28-30.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Philistines raid the cities of Judah in 2 Chronicles 28:18?
The Philistines raided the cities of Judah because of the spiritual weakness and lack of faith of King Ahaz and the people of Judah, as seen in 2 Chronicles 28:19, where it is written that the Lord humbled Judah because of their unfaithfulness to Him, similar to what happened in Judges 3:12-13 when the Lord gave the Israelites into the hands of their enemies due to their disobedience.
What cities did the Philistines capture according to 2 Chronicles 28:18?
The Philistines captured and occupied several cities, including Beth-shemesh, Aijalon, Gederoth, Soco, Timnah, and Gimzo, along with their surrounding villages, which were located in the foothills and the Negev of Judah, as part of God's judgment on Judah for their sin, as described in Deuteronomy 28:49-50.
How does this event relate to the rest of 2 Chronicles 28?
The Philistines' raid in 2 Chronicles 28:18 is part of a series of attacks on Judah, including the Edomites in 2 Chronicles 28:17, which ultimately led to King Ahaz's decision to seek help from the king of Assyria in 2 Chronicles 28:16, demonstrating the consequences of Judah's spiritual decline and God's judgment, as seen in Isaiah 30:1-5.
What lesson can we learn from the Philistines' raid in 2 Chronicles 28:18?
The lesson we can learn from this event is the importance of trusting in God and following His commands, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6, rather than relying on human strength or alliances, as King Ahaz did, in order to avoid the consequences of sin and experience God's protection and blessing, as promised in Psalm 37:3-7.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I may be compromising my faith or trusting in human strength rather than God, and how can I apply the lesson of 2 Chronicles 28:18 to my life?
- How can I discern when God is allowing challenges or attacks in my life to humble me and bring me back to Him, as seen in 2 Chronicles 28:19?
- What are some practical steps I can take to seek God's protection and blessing, as promised in Psalm 91:1-16, and to avoid the consequences of sin, as described in Galatians 6:7-8?
- In what ways can I be a source of encouragement and support to others who may be facing challenges or attacks, and how can I point them to God's love and faithfulness, as seen in 2 Corinthians 1:3-4?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 28:18
The Philistines also had invaded the cities of the low country,.... Which lay nearest to them, as Sharon, Lydda, Joppa, c.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 28:18
The Philistines also had invaded the cities of the low country, and of the south of Judah, and had taken Beth-she'mesh, and Ajalon, and Gederoth, and Shocho with the villages thereof, and Timnah with
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 28:18
The low country; that part of Judah which was towards the sea, and towards the Philistines’ land. The south of Judah; of which see .
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 28:18
2 Chronicles 28:18 The Philistines also had invaded the cities of the low country, and of the south of Judah, and had taken Bethshemesh, and Ajalon, and Gederoth, and Shocho with the villages thereof, and Timnah with the villages thereof, Gimzo also and the villages thereof: and they dwelt there.Ver. 18. The Philistines also.] For a punishment of Judah’ s incorrigibleness. The Syrians before and the Philistines behind, &c.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 28:18
(18) Invaded—i.e., “fell upon” (2 Chronicles 25:13). The low country.—The sheph̓ ?̓ ?çlah, or lowland of Judah, between the hill-country and the Mediterranean. The south.—The Negeb, or southland of Judah, nearly co-extensive with the territory assigned to Simeon (2 Samuel 24:7). Beth-shemesh.—See 1 Chronicles 6:59. Ajalon.—1 Chronicles 6:69. Gederoth.—In the lowland (Joshua 15:41). Shocho.—Rather, Socho (2 Chronicles 11:7). Timnah.—Now Tibna (Joshua 15:10). Gimzo.—Now Jimsu, between Lydda and Beth-horon (Robinson, iii. 271). And the villages thereof.—And her daughters.
(See Note on 1 Chronicles 7:28, “and the towns thereof.”) And they dwelt there.—Permanently occupied the country. (Comp. 1 Chronicles 5:22. See also Isaiah 14:29-30.)
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 28:18
18. had invaded] Rather, raided. the low country] R.V. the lowland (Heb. Shephçlâh). Cp. 2 Chronicles 1:15 (note). Beth-shemesh] Cp. 1 Chronicles 6:59 [44, Heb.], note. Ajalon] R.V. Aijalon; cp. 2 Chronicles 11:10. Gederoth] Joshua 15:41. Shocho] R.V. Soco; cp. 2 Chronicles 11:7. Timnah] Joshua 15:10; Judges 14:1 ff.
Gimzo] The modern Jimzu S.E. of Lydda, Bädeker, p. 18. The place is not mentioned elsewhere in the Old Testament.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 28:18
Philistia also, eager to retaliate the blows she had received from Uzziah 2 Chronicles 26:6, seized her opportunity.
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 28:18
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The History, Mystery and Tragedy of Samson - Part 4 by Ian Paisley | This sermon delves into the life of Samson, focusing on the lessons learned from his associations and the consequences of his choices. It emphasizes the importance of avoiding dang |
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When Jesus Is King by Erlo Stegen | Erlo Stegen emphasizes the importance of having Jesus as King in our lives, contrasting the chaotic times of the Judges with the unity and devotion of the early Christians in Acts. |