1 Chronicles 5:20
New International Version
They were helped in fighting them, and God delivered the Hagrites and all their allies into their hands, because they cried out to him during the battle. He answered their prayers, because they trusted in him.

New Living Translation
They cried out to God during the battle, and he answered their prayer because they trusted in him. So the Hagrites and all their allies were defeated.

English Standard Version
And when they prevailed over them, the Hagrites and all who were with them were given into their hands, for they cried out to God in the battle, and he granted their urgent plea because they trusted in him.

Berean Standard Bible
And because they cried out to God in battle, they were helped against their enemies, and the Hagrites and all their allies were delivered into their hands. Because they put their trust in God, He answered their prayers.

King James Bible
And they were helped against them, and the Hagarites were delivered into their hand, and all that were with them: for they cried to God in the battle, and he was intreated of them; because they put their trust in him.

New King James Version
And they were helped against them, and the Hagrites were delivered into their hand, and all who were with them, for they cried out to God in the battle. He heeded their prayer, because they put their trust in Him.

New American Standard Bible
They were helped against them, and the Hagrites and all who were with them were handed over to them; for they cried out to God in the battle, and He answered their prayers because they trusted in Him.

NASB 1995
They were helped against them, and the Hagrites and all who were with them were given into their hand; for they cried out to God in the battle, and He answered their prayers because they trusted in Him.

NASB 1977
And they were helped against them, and the Hagrites and all who were with them were given into their hand; for they cried out to God in the battle, and He was entreated for them, because they trusted in Him.

Legacy Standard Bible
They were helped against them, and the Hagrites and all who were with them were given into their hand; for they cried out to God in the battle, and He was moved by their entreaty because they trusted in Him.

Amplified Bible
They were given help against them, and the Hagrites were handed over to them, and all who were allied with them; for they cried out to God [for help] in the battle; and He granted their entreaty because they relied on and trusted in Him.

Christian Standard Bible
They received help against these enemies because they cried out to God in battle, and the Hagrites and all their allies were handed over to them. He was receptive to their prayer because they trusted in him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They received help against these enemies because they cried out to God in battle, and the Hagrites and all their allies were handed over to them. He granted their request because they trusted in Him.

American Standard Version
And they were helped against them, and the Hagrites were delivered into their hand, and all that were with them; for they cried to God in the battle, and he was entreated of them, because they put their trust in him.

Contemporary English Version
Whenever these soldiers went to war against their enemies, they prayed to God and trusted him to help. That's why the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and East Manasseh defeated the Hagrites and their allies.

English Revised Version
And they were helped against them, and the Hagrites were delivered into their hand, and all that were with them: for they cried to God in the battle, and he was entreated of them; because they put their trust in him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
and received help while fighting them. Hagar's descendants and the nations with them were handed over to Reuben's descendants. They had called out to God during the battle, and he answered their prayers because they trusted him.

Good News Translation
They put their trust in God and prayed to him for help, and God answered their prayers and made them victorious over the Hagrites and their allies.

International Standard Version
When they received assistance against them, the Hagrites and all of their allies were handed over to their control, because they cried out to God during the battle. He honored their entreaty, because they had placed their trust in him.

Majority Standard Bible
And because they cried out to God in battle, they were helped against their enemies, and the Hagrites and all their allies were delivered into their hands. Because they put their trust in God, He answered their prayers.

NET Bible
They received divine help in fighting them, and the Hagrites and all their allies were handed over to them. They cried out to God during the battle; he responded to their prayers because they trusted in him.

New Heart English Bible
They were helped against them, and the Hagrites were delivered into their hand, and all who were with them; for they cried to God in the battle, and he answered their petition, because they put their trust in him.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they were helped against them, and the Hagarites were delivered into their hand, and all that were with them: for they cried to God in the battle, and he was entreated by them; because they put their trust in him.

World English Bible
They were helped against them, and the Hagrites were delivered into their hand, and all who were with them; for they cried to God in the battle, and he answered them because they put their trust in him.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and they are helped against them, and the Hagarites are given into their hand, and all who [are] with them, for they cried to God in battle, and He received their plea, because they trusted in Him.

Young's Literal Translation
and they are helped against them, and the Hagarites are given into their hand, and all who are with them, for they cried to God in battle, and He was entreated of them, because they trusted in Him.

Smith's Literal Translation
And they will be helped against them, and the Hagarites will be given into their hand, and all with them: for they cried to God in the war, and he was entreated for them, for they trusted in him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Gave them help. And the Agarites were delivered into their hands, and all that were with them, because they called upon God in the battle: and he heard them, because they had put their faith in him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the Hagarites were delivered into their hands, and all who were with them. For they called upon God while they did battle. And he heeded them, because they had trusted in him.

New American Bible
they received help so that the Hagrites and all who were with them were delivered into their power. For during the battle they cried out to God, and he heard them because they had put their trust in him.

New Revised Standard Version
and when they received help against them, the Hagrites and all who were with them were given into their hands, for they cried to God in the battle, and he granted their entreaty because they trusted in him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they carried away abundant goods and cattle: fifty thousand camels, two hundred and fifty thousand sheep, two thousand asses, and a hundred thousand persons.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they were delivered into their hands, because they had prayed to LORD JEHOVAH in battle, and he paid attention to their voice, because they trusted upon him.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And they were helped against them, and the Hagrites were delivered into their hand, and all that were with them; for they cried to God in the battle, and He was entreated of them, because they put their trust in Him.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and they prevailed against them: and the Agaraeans were given into their hands, they and all their tents: for they cried to God in the battle, and he hearkened to them, because they trusted on him.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Descendants of Gad
19They waged war against the Hagrites, as well as Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab. 20And because they cried out to God in battle, they were helped against their enemies, and the Hagrites and all their allies were delivered into their hands. Because they put their trust in God, He answered their prayers. 21They seized the livestock of the Hagrites—50,000 camels, 250,000 sheep, and 2,000 donkeys. They also took 100,000 captives,…

Cross References
Psalm 22:4-5
In You our fathers trusted; they trusted and You delivered them. / They cried out to You and were set free; they trusted in You and were not disappointed.

Hebrews 11:33-34
who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight.

James 5:16
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail.

2 Chronicles 20:20-22
Early in the morning they got up and left for the Wilderness of Tekoa. As they set out, Jehoshaphat stood up and said, “Hear me, O people of Judah and Jerusalem. Believe in the LORD your God, and you will be upheld; believe in His prophets, and you will succeed.” / Then Jehoshaphat consulted with the people and appointed those who would sing to the LORD and praise the splendor of His holiness. As they went out before the army, they were singing: “Give thanks to the LORD, for His loving devotion endures forever.” / The 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.

Psalm 37:40
The LORD helps and delivers them; He rescues and saves them from the wicked, because they take refuge in Him.

Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Romans 8:31
What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

1 John 5:14-15
And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. / And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him.

Exodus 17:11-13
As long as Moses held up his hands, Israel prevailed; but when he lowered them, Amalek prevailed. / When Moses’ hands grew heavy, they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. Then Aaron and Hur held his hands up, one on each side, so that his hands remained steady until the sun went down. / So Joshua overwhelmed Amalek and his army with the sword.

Joshua 10:12-14
On the day that the LORD gave the Amorites over to the Israelites, Joshua spoke to the LORD in the presence of Israel: “O sun, stand still over Gibeon, O moon, over the Valley of Aijalon.” / So the sun stood still and the moon stopped until the nation took vengeance upon its enemies. Is this not written in the Book of Jashar? “So the sun stopped in the middle of the sky and delayed going down about a full day.” / There has been no day like it before or since, when the LORD listened to the voice of a man, because the LORD fought for Israel.

2 Kings 19:19-20
And now, O LORD our God, please save us from his hand, so that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that You alone, O LORD, are God.” / Then Isaiah son of Amoz sent a message to Hezekiah: “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: I have heard your prayer concerning Sennacherib king of Assyria.

Psalm 50:15
Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.”

Matthew 21:22
If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”

Mark 11:24
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

Luke 18:7-8
Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay in helping them? / I tell you, He will promptly carry out justice on their behalf. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?”


Treasury of Scripture

And they were helped against them, and the Hagarites were delivered into their hand, and all that were with them: for they cried to God in the battle, and he was entreated of them; because they put their trust in him.

And they.

1 Chronicles 5:22
For there fell down many slain, because the war was of God. And they dwelt in their steads until the captivity.

Exodus 17:11
And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed.

Joshua 10:14,42
And there was no day like that before it or after it, that the LORD hearkened unto the voice of a man: for the LORD fought for Israel…

for they cried.

1 Kings 8:44,45
If thy people go out to battle against their enemy, whithersoever thou shalt send them, and shall pray unto the LORD toward the city which thou hast chosen, and toward the house that I have built for thy name: …

2 Chronicles 13:14,15
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…

2 Chronicles 14:11-13
And Asa cried unto the LORD his God, and said, LORD, it is nothing with thee to help, whether with many, or with them that have no power: help us, O LORD our God; for we rest on thee, and in thy name we go against this multitude. O LORD, thou art our God; let not man prevail against thee…

in the battle.

1 Kings 22:32
And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, that they said, Surely it is the king of Israel. And they turned aside to fight against him: and Jehoshaphat cried out.

2 Chronicles 13:13,14
But Jeroboam caused an ambushment to come about behind them: so they were before Judah, and the ambushment was behind them…

2 Chronicles 14:10,11
Then Asa went out against him, and they set the battle in array in the valley of Zephathah at Mareshah…

because.

Psalm 9:10
And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.

Psalm 20:7,8
Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God…

Psalm 22:4,5
Our fathers trusted in thee: they trusted, and thou didst deliver them…

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1 Chronicles 5
1. Judah and Joseph preferred before Reuben, who forfeited his birthright.
3. Ruben's descendants; some of whom vanquish the Hagarites.
11. The chief men of Gad, and their habitations.
18. Ruben, Gad, and half of Manasseh, obtain a victory over the Hagarites.
23. The habitations and chief men of that half of Manasseh.
25. The captivity of the two tribes and half, for their sins.














They were helped in fighting them
This phrase underscores the divine assistance provided to the Israelites. The Hebrew root for "helped" is "עָזַר" (azar), which conveys the idea of support or aid. Historically, this reflects the belief that God actively intervenes in the affairs of His people, especially in times of conflict. The Israelites' reliance on divine help rather than solely on military might is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, emphasizing the importance of faith and dependence on God.

God delivered the Hagrites
The term "delivered" comes from the Hebrew "נָתַן" (nathan), meaning to give or hand over. This indicates a transfer of power orchestrated by God. The Hagrites were a nomadic tribe, often in conflict with Israel. Their mention here highlights the historical enmity between the Israelites and surrounding nations. God's deliverance of the Hagrites into Israel's hands signifies His sovereignty and the fulfillment of His promises to protect and establish His people.

and all their allies into their hands
The phrase "into their hands" suggests complete control or victory. The Hebrew "יָד" (yad) for "hands" often symbolizes power or possession. This victory over the Hagrites and their allies illustrates the comprehensive nature of God's deliverance. It serves as a reminder that when God intervenes, He does so thoroughly, ensuring the success of His people against overwhelming odds.

because they cried out to Him during the battle
The act of crying out to God is a demonstration of faith and desperation. The Hebrew "זָעַק" (za'aq) for "cried out" implies a loud call for help, reflecting the urgency and sincerity of the Israelites' plea. This highlights the importance of prayer and reliance on God in times of distress. It is a testament to the power of earnest prayer and the belief that God hears and responds to the cries of His people.

He answered their prayers
The phrase "answered their prayers" is a direct indication of God's responsiveness. The Hebrew "עָנָה" (anah) for "answered" suggests a reply or response, affirming that God is not distant but actively engaged with His people. This assurance of answered prayer reinforces the relationship between God and Israel, where communication is both possible and effective.

because they trusted in Him
Trust, or "בָּטַח" (batach) in Hebrew, is a central theme in the relationship between God and His people. This trust is not merely intellectual assent but a deep-seated confidence in God's character and promises. The Israelites' trust in God, even amidst battle, is portrayed as the key reason for their victory. It serves as an inspirational reminder that faith and trust in God are foundational to experiencing His deliverance and blessings.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And because
כִּ֠י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

they cried out
זָעֲקוּ֙ (zā·‘ă·qū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 2199: To shriek, to announce, convene publicly

to God
לֵאלֹהִ֤ים (lê·lō·hîm)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

in battle,
בַּמִּלְחָמָ֔ה (bam·mil·ḥā·māh)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4421: A battle, war

they were helped
וַיֵּעָזְר֣וּ (way·yê·‘ā·zə·rū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5826: To surround, protect, aid

against [their enemies],
עֲלֵיהֶ֔ם (‘ă·lê·hem)
Preposition | third person masculine plural
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

and the Hagrites
הַֽהַגְרִיאִ֔ים (ha·haḡ·rî·’îm)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural
Strong's 1905: Hagrites -- a Hagrite

and all
וְכֹ֖ל (wə·ḵōl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

their allies
שֶׁ֣עִמָּהֶ֑ם (še·‘im·mā·hem)
Pronoun - relative | Preposition | third person masculine plural
Strong's 5973: With, equally with

were delivered
וַיִּנָּתְנ֤וּ (way·yin·nā·ṯə·nū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

into their hands.
בְיָדָם֙ (ḇə·yā·ḏām)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 3027: A hand

Because
כִּי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

they put their trust
בָ֥טְחוּ (ḇā·ṭə·ḥū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 982: To trust, be confident, sure

in [God],
בֽוֹ׃ (ḇōw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew

He answered their prayers.
וְנַעְתּ֥וֹר (wə·na‘·tō·wr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Infinitive absolute
Strong's 6279: To burn incense in worship, intercede


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