Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The Ammonites and Moabites rose up against the men from Mount Seir to destroy and annihilate them. After they finished slaughtering the men from Seir, they helped to destroy one another. New Living Translation The armies of Moab and Ammon turned against their allies from Mount Seir and killed every one of them. After they had destroyed the army of Seir, they began attacking each other. English Standard Version For the men of Ammon and Moab rose against the inhabitants of Mount Seir, devoting them to destruction, and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, they all helped to destroy one another. Berean Standard Bible The Ammonites and Moabites rose up against the inhabitants of Mount Seir, devoting them to destruction. And when they had finished off the inhabitants of Seir, they helped to destroy one another. King James Bible For the children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of mount Seir, utterly to slay and destroy them: and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, every one helped to destroy another. New King James Version For the people of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of Mount Seir to utterly kill and destroy them. And when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, they helped to destroy one another. New American Standard Bible For the sons of Ammon and Moab rose up against the inhabitants of Mount Seir, completely destroying them; and when they had finished with the inhabitants of Seir, they helped to destroy one another. NASB 1995 For the sons of Ammon and Moab rose up against the inhabitants of Mount Seir destroying them completely; and when they had finished with the inhabitants of Seir, they helped to destroy one another. NASB 1977 For the sons of Ammon and Moab rose up against the inhabitants of Mount Seir destroying them completely, and when they had finished with the inhabitants of Seir, they helped to destroy one another. Legacy Standard Bible Indeed, the sons of Ammon and Moab stood against the inhabitants of Mount Seir to devote them to destruction and to utterly eradicate them; and when they had finished with the inhabitants of Seir, they helped to bring one another to ruin. Amplified Bible For the sons of Ammon and Moab [suspecting betrayal] rose up against the inhabitants of Mount Seir, completely destroying them; and when they had finished with the inhabitants of Seir, they helped to destroy one another. Christian Standard Bible The Ammonites and Moabites turned against the inhabitants of Mount Seir and completely annihilated them. When they had finished with the inhabitants of Seir, they helped destroy each other. Holman Christian Standard Bible The Ammonites and Moabites turned against the inhabitants of Mount Seir and completely annihilated them. When they had finished with the inhabitants of Seir, they helped destroy each other. American Standard Version For the children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of mount Seir, utterly to slay and destroy them: and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, every one helped to destroy another. Contemporary English Version so that the Ammonite and Moabite troops attacked and completely destroyed those from Edom. Then they turned against each other and fought until the entire camp was wiped out! English Revised Version For the children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of mount Seir, utterly to slay and destroy them: and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, every one helped to destroy another. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then the Ammonites and Moabites attacked the people from Mount Seir and annihilated them. After they had finished off the people of Seir, they helped destroy one another. Good News Translation The Ammonites and the Moabites attacked the Edomite army and completely destroyed it, and then they turned on each other in savage fighting. International Standard Version The Ammonites and Moabites attacked the inhabitants of Mount Seir, destroying them, and after they had finished with the inhabitants of Mount Seir, they worked on destroying one another! Majority Standard Bible The Ammonites and Moabites rose up against the inhabitants of Mount Seir, devoting them to destruction. And when they had finished off the inhabitants of Seir, they helped to destroy one another. NET Bible The Ammonites and Moabites attacked the men from Mount Seir and annihilated them. When they had finished off the men of Seir, they attacked and destroyed one another. New Heart English Bible For the people of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of Mount Seir, utterly to kill and destroy them: and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, everyone helped to destroy another. Webster's Bible Translation For the children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of mount Seir, utterly to slay and destroy them: and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, every one helped to destroy another. World English Bible For the children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of Mount Seir to utterly kill and destroy them. When they had finished the inhabitants of Seir, everyone helped to destroy each other. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the sons of Ammon stand up, and Moab, against the inhabitants of Mount Seir, to devote and to destroy, and at their finishing with the inhabitants of Seir, they helped, a man against his neighbor, to destroy. Young's Literal Translation and the sons of Ammon stand up, and Moab, against the inhabitants of mount Seir, to devote and to destroy, and at their finishing with the inhabitants of Seir, they helped, a man against his neighbour, to destroy. Smith's Literal Translation For the sons of Ammon and Moab will stand up against those inhabiting mount Seir to utterly destroy and to cut off: and in their finishing upon those inhabiting Seir they helped each against his neighbor for destruction. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor the children of Ammon, and of Moab, rose up against the inhabitants of mount Seir, to kill and destroy them: and when they had made an end of them, they turned also against one another, and destroyed one another. Catholic Public Domain Version For the sons of Ammon and of Moab rose up against the inhabitants of mount Seir, so that they might slay and destroy them. And when they had perpetrated this work, now also turning upon themselves, they cut one another with wounds. New American Bible For the Ammonites and Moabites set upon the inhabitants of Mount Seir and exterminated them according to the ban. And when they had finished with the inhabitants of Seir, each helped to destroy the other. New Revised Standard Version For the Ammonites and Moab attacked the inhabitants of Mount Seir, destroying them utterly; and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, they all helped to destroy one another. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor the children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of mount Seir, utterly to slay and destroy them: and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, every one helped to destroy another. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For the children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of mount Seir, utterly to slay and destroy them; and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, every one helped to destroy another. Brenton Septuagint Translation Then the children of Ammon and Moab rose up against the dwellers in mount Seir, to destroy and consume them; and when they had made an end of destroying the inhabitants of Seir, they rose up against one another so that they were utterly destroyed. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Enemies Destroy Themselves…22The moment they began their shouts and praises, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who had come against Judah, and they were defeated. 23The Ammonites and Moabites rose up against the inhabitants of Mount Seir, devoting them to destruction. And when they had made an end to the inhabitants of Seir, they helped to destroy one another. 24When the men of Judah came to a place overlooking the wilderness, they looked for the vast army, but there were only corpses lying on the ground; no one had escaped.… Cross References Judges 7:22 And when the three hundred rams’ horns sounded, the LORD set all the men in the camp against one another with their swords. The army fled to Beth-shittah toward Zererah as far as the border of Abel-meholah near Tabbath. 1 Samuel 14:20 Then Saul and all his troops assembled and marched to the battle, and they found the Philistines in total confusion, with each man wielding the sword against his neighbor. Isaiah 19:2 “So I will incite Egyptian against Egyptian; brother will fight against brother, neighbor against neighbor, city against city, and kingdom against kingdom. Ezekiel 38:21 And I will summon a sword against Gog on all My mountains, declares the Lord GOD, and every man’s sword will be against his brother. Psalm 83:9-10 Do to them as You did to Midian, as to Sisera and Jabin at the River Kishon, / who perished at Endor and became like dung on the ground. Psalm 35:26 May those who gloat in my distress be ashamed and confounded; may those who exalt themselves over me be clothed in shame and reproach. Psalm 37:15 But their swords will pierce their own hearts, and their bows will be broken. Psalm 55:9 O Lord, confuse and confound their speech, for I see violence and strife in the city. Psalm 64:8 They will be made to stumble, their own tongues turned against them. All who see will shake their heads. Psalm 141:10 Let the wicked fall into their own nets, while I pass by in safety. Matthew 12:25 Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand. Mark 3:24-25 If a kingdom is divided against itself, it cannot stand. / If a house is divided against itself, it cannot stand. Luke 11:17 Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and a house divided against a house will fall. Acts 23:7-10 As soon as he had said this, a dispute broke out between the Pharisees and Sadducees, and the assembly was divided. / For the Sadducees say that there is neither a resurrection nor angels nor spirits, but the Pharisees acknowledge them all. / A great clamor arose, and some scribes from the party of the Pharisees got up and contended sharply, “We find nothing wrong with this man. What if a spirit or an angel has spoken to him?” ... Galatians 5:15 But if you keep on biting and devouring one another, watch out, or you will be consumed by one another. Treasury of Scripture For the children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of mount Seir, utterly to slay and destroy them: and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, every one helped to destroy another. mount Seir Genesis 14:6 And the Horites in their mount Seir, unto Elparan, which is by the wilderness. Genesis 36:8,9 Thus dwelt Esau in mount Seir: Esau is Edom… Deuteronomy 2:5 Meddle not with them; for I will not give you of their land, no, not so much as a foot breadth; because I have given mount Seir unto Esau for a possession. Jump to Previous Ammon Annihilate Attack Children Completely Destroy Destroying End Finished Helped Inhabitants Kill Moab Mount Rose Seir Se'ir Slay Stood UtterlyJump to Next Ammon Annihilate Attack Children Completely Destroy Destroying End Finished Helped Inhabitants Kill Moab Mount Rose Seir Se'ir Slay Stood Utterly2 Chronicles 20 1. Jehoshaphat, invaded by Moab, proclaims a fast5. His prayer 14. The prophecy of Jahaziel 20. Jehoshaphat exhorts the people, and sets singers to praise the Lord 22. The great overthrow of his enemies 26. The people, having blessed God at Berachah, return in triumph 31. Jehoshaphat's reign 35. His convoy of ships, according to the prophecy of Eliezer, unhappily perishes. The Ammonites and Moabites rose up against the inhabitants of Mount Seir The Ammonites and Moabites were descendants of Lot, Abraham's nephew, and often found themselves in conflict with Israel. Mount Seir was the region inhabited by the Edomites, descendants of Esau, Jacob's brother. This internal conflict among these groups highlights the longstanding tensions between the descendants of Abraham and Lot. The rising up against Mount Seir can be seen as a fulfillment of divine judgment, as the Edomites had historically opposed Israel (see Obadiah 1:10-14). This event also demonstrates God's sovereignty in using the enemies of Israel to bring about His purposes. devoting them to destruction And when they had finished off the inhabitants of Seir they helped to destroy one another Persons / Places / Events 1. AmmonitesA group descended from Lot, often in conflict with Israel. In this passage, they are part of the coalition against Judah. 2. Moabites Also descendants of Lot, the Moabites frequently opposed Israel. Here, they join forces with the Ammonites and Mount Seir against Judah. 3. Mount Seir The region inhabited by the Edomites, descendants of Esau. They are initially allies with the Ammonites and Moabites in this battle. 4. Jehoshaphat The king of Judah at the time, who sought the Lord's guidance and led his people in prayer and worship, resulting in divine intervention. 5. Divine Intervention The miraculous event where God causes confusion among Judah's enemies, leading them to destroy each other. Teaching Points Trust in God's SovereigntyGod is in control, even when circumstances seem dire. Jehoshaphat's reliance on God shows the importance of seeking divine guidance in times of trouble. Power of Worship and Prayer The people of Judah worshiped and prayed before the battle, demonstrating that spiritual preparation is crucial in facing life's challenges. God's Deliverance God can deliver His people in unexpected ways. The confusion among the enemies shows that God's methods are beyond human understanding. Unity in Faith The unity of Judah in seeking God contrasts with the disunity and self-destruction of their enemies, emphasizing the strength found in communal faith. Divine Justice The self-destruction of the enemies serves as a reminder of God's justice and the futility of opposing His will.(23) Stood up against.--'Amad 'al, a late usage. (So 1Chronicles 21:1.) Utterly to slay.--To exterminate (hacharim), devote to destruction. Made an end of.--Finished with. (See on 2Chronicles 20:22, "begin with," and compare Genesis 44:12.) Every one helped . . . another.--Literally, they helped, each against (or, in the case of) his fellow, for destruction (mashchith, 2Chronicles 22:4; Ezekiel 5:16). . . . Verse 23. - This verse proceeds to explain how this resulted in a kind of triangular duel on large scale.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The Ammonitesבְּנֵ֨י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son and Moabites וּמוֹאָ֛ב (ū·mō·w·’āḇ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4124: Moab -- a son of Lot,also his descendants and the territory where they settled rose up וַ֠יַּֽעַמְדוּ (way·ya·‘am·ḏū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations against עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the inhabitants יֹשְׁבֵ֥י (yō·šə·ḇê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry of Mount הַר־ (har-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country Seir, שֵׂעִ֖יר (śê·‘îr) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 8165: Seir -- a mountain range in Edom, also its inhabitants, also a mountain in Judah destroying לְהַחֲרִ֣ים (lə·ha·ḥă·rîm) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 2763: To seclude, to devote to religious uses, to be blunt as to the nose [them] completely. וּלְהַשְׁמִ֑יד (ū·lə·haš·mîḏ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 8045: To be exterminated or destroyed And when they had made an end וּכְכַלּוֹתָם֙ (ū·ḵə·ḵal·lō·w·ṯām) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-k | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3615: To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent to the inhabitants בְּיוֹשְׁבֵ֣י (bə·yō·wō·šə·ḇê) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry of Seir, שֵׂעִ֔יר (śê·‘îr) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 8165: Seir -- a mountain range in Edom, also its inhabitants, also a mountain in Judah they helped עָזְר֥וּ (‘ā·zə·rū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 5826: To surround, protect, aid to destroy לְמַשְׁחִֽית׃ (lə·maš·ḥîṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4889: Destructive, destruction one אִישׁ־ (’îš-) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person another. בְּרֵעֵ֖הוּ (bə·rê·‘ê·hū) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7453: Friend, companion, fellow Links 2 Chronicles 20:23 NIV2 Chronicles 20:23 NLT 2 Chronicles 20:23 ESV 2 Chronicles 20:23 NASB 2 Chronicles 20:23 KJV 2 Chronicles 20:23 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 20:23 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 20:23 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 20:23 French Bible 2 Chronicles 20:23 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 20:23 For the children of Ammon and Moab (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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