Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Eliezer son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, “Because you have made an alliance with Ahaziah, the LORD will destroy what you have made.” The ships were wrecked and were not able to set sail to trade. New Living Translation Then Eliezer son of Dodavahu from Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat. He said, “Because you have allied yourself with King Ahaziah, the LORD will destroy your work.” So the ships met with disaster and never put out to sea. English Standard Version Then Eliezer the son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, “Because you have joined with Ahaziah, the LORD will destroy what you have made.” And the ships were wrecked and were not able to go to Tarshish. Berean Standard Bible Then Eliezer son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, “Because you have allied yourself with Ahaziah, the LORD has destroyed your works.” So the ships were wrecked and were unable to sail to Tarshish. Berean Literal Bible And Eliezer son of Dodavah of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, “For your joining yourself with Ahaziah, YHWH has destroyed your works.” And the ships were wrecked, and they were not able to go to Tarshish. King James Bible Then Eliezer the son of Dodavah of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, Because thou hast joined thyself with Ahaziah, the LORD hath broken thy works. And the ships were broken, that they were not able to go to Tarshish. New King James Version But Eliezer the son of Dodavah of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, “Because you have allied yourself with Ahaziah, the LORD has destroyed your works.” Then the ships were wrecked, so that they were not able to go to Tarshish. New American Standard Bible Then Eliezer the son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, “Because you have allied yourself with Ahaziah, the LORD has destroyed your works.” So the ships were wrecked and could not go to Tarshish. NASB 1995 Then Eliezer the son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat saying, “Because you have allied yourself with Ahaziah, the LORD has destroyed your works.” So the ships were broken and could not go to Tarshish. NASB 1977 Then Eliezer the son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat saying, “Because you have allied yourself with Ahaziah, the LORD has destroyed your works.” So the ships were broken and could not go to Tarshish. Legacy Standard Bible Then Eliezer the son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat saying, “Because you have allied yourself with Ahaziah, Yahweh has destroyed your works.” So the ships were broken and could not go to Tarshish. Amplified Bible Then Eliezer the son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, “Because you have allied yourself with Ahaziah, the LORD has broken down what you have built.” So the ships were wrecked and were unable to go to Tarshish. Berean Annotated Bible Then Eliezer (God is my helper) son of Dodavahu (beloved of YHWH) of Mareshah (crest of a hill) prophesied against Jehoshaphat (YHWH has judged), saying, “Because you have allied yourself with Ahaziah (YHWH holds), the LORD {YHWH} has destroyed your works. So the ships were wrecked and were unable to sail to Tarshish (set sail to trade). Christian Standard Bible Then Eliezer son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, “Because you formed an alliance with Ahaziah, the LORD has broken up what you have made.” So the ships were wrecked and were not able to go to Tarshish. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then Eliezer son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, “Because you formed an alliance with Ahaziah, the LORD has broken up what you have made.” So the ships were wrecked and were not able to go to Tarshish. American Standard Version Then Eliezer the son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, Because thou hast joined thyself with Ahaziah, Jehovah hath destroyed thy works. And the ships were broken, so that they were not able to go to Tarshish. Contemporary English Version But the prophet Eliezer warned Jehoshaphat, "The LORD will destroy these ships because you have supported Ahaziah." The ships were wrecked and never sailed. English Revised Version Then Eliezer the son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, Because thou hast joined thyself with Ahaziah, the LORD hath destroyed thy works. And the ships were broken, that they were not able to go to Tarshish. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then Eliezer, son of Dodavahu from Mareshah, prophesied against Jehoshaphat. He said, "The LORD will destroy your work because you have allied yourself with Ahaziah." So the ships were wrecked and couldn't go to Tarshish. Good News Translation But Eliezer son of Dodavahu, from the town of Mareshah, warned Jehoshaphat, "Because you have made an alliance with Ahaziah, the LORD will destroy what you have built." And the ships were wrecked and never sailed. International Standard Version But Dodavahu's son Eliezer from Mareshah prophesied in opposition to Jehoshaphat, "Because you have entered into an alliance with Ahaziah, the LORD has destroyed your efforts." So the ships were destroyed and were never able to sail for Tarshish. NET Bible Eliezer son of Dodavahu from Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, "Because you made an alliance with Ahaziah, the LORD will shatter what you have made." The ships were wrecked and unable to go to sea. New Heart English Bible Then Eliezer the son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, "Because you have joined yourself with Ahaziah, the LORD has destroyed your works." The ships were broken, so that they were not able to go to Tarshish. Webster's Bible Translation Then Eliezer the son of Dodavah of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, Because thou hast joined thyself with Ahaziah, the LORD hath broken thy works. And the ships were broken, that they were not able to go to Tarshish. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen Eliezer son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, “Because you have allied yourself with Ahaziah, the LORD has destroyed your works.” So the ships were wrecked and were unable to sail to Tarshish. World English Bible Then Eliezer the son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, “Because you have joined yourself with Ahaziah, Yahweh has destroyed your works.” The ships were wrecked, so that they were not able to go to Tarshish. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Eliezer son of Dodavah, of Mareshah, prophesies against Jehoshaphat, saying, “For your joining yourself with Ahaziah, YHWH has broken up your works”; and the ships are broken, and have not retained [power] to go to Tarshish. Berean Literal Bible And Eliezer son of Dodavah of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, “For your joining yourself with Ahaziah, YHWH has destroyed your works.” And the ships were wrecked, and they were not able to go to Tarshish. Young's Literal Translation and prophesy doth Eliezer son of Dodavah, of Mareshah, against Jehoshaphat, saying, 'For thy joining thyself with Ahaziah, Jehovah hath broken up thy works;' and the ships are broken, and have not retained power to go unto Tarshish. Smith's Literal Translation And Eliezer son of Dodavah of Mareshah will prophesy against Jehoshaphat, saying, In thy joining thyself with Ahaziab, Jehovah broke thy works And the ships will be broken, and be hindered to go to Tarshish. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Eliezer the son of Dodau of Maresa prophesied to Josaphat, saying: Because thou hast made a league with Ochozias, the Lord hath destroyed thy works, and the ships are broken, and they could not go to Tharsis. Catholic Public Domain Version Then Eliezer, the son of Dodavahu, from Mareshah, prophesied to Jehoshaphat, saying: “Because you have made a pact with Ahaziah, the Lord has struck your works, and the ships have been broken, and they have not been able to go to Tarshish.” New American Bible But Eliezer, son of Dodavahu from Mareshah, prophesied against Jehoshaphat. He said: “Because you have joined with Ahaziah, the LORD will shatter your work.” And the ships were wrecked and were unable to sail to Tarshish. New Revised Standard Version Then Eliezer son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, “Because you have joined with Ahaziah, the LORD will destroy what you have made.” And the ships were wrecked and were not able to go to Tarshish. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen Eliezer the son of Jehoshaphat's uncle prophesied in the city of Mareshah against Jehoshaphat, saying, Because of your partnership with Ahaziah, the LORD has confused all your works. And the ships were damaged and were not able to go to Tarshish. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Eliazar, the son of his paternal uncle, prophesied in the city Mareshah concerning Yehoshaphat and said to him: “By your partnership with Ekhazyah, LORD JEHOVAH has brought confusion to all your Servants, and the ships are broken and they are unable to go to Tarshish. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then Eliezer the son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying: 'Because thou hast joined thyself with Ahaziah, the LORD hath made a breach in thy works.' And the ships were broken, that they were not able to go to Tarshish. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Eliezer thee son of Dodia of Marisa prophesied against Josaphat, saying, Forasmuch as thou hast allied thyself with Ochozias, the Lord has broken thy work, and thy vessels have been wrecked. And they could not go to Tharsis. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jehoshaphat's Fleet is Wrecked…36They agreed to make ships to go to Tarshish, and these were built in Ezion-geber. 37Then Eliezer son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, “Because you have allied yourself with Ahaziah, the LORD has destroyed your works.” So the ships were wrecked and were unable to sail to Tarshish. Cross References Then Eliezer son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, 2 Chronicles 19:2 Jehu son of Hanani the seer went out to confront him and said to King Jehoshaphat, “Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the LORD? Because of this, the wrath of the LORD is upon you. 2 Chronicles 16:7-9 At that time Hanani the seer came to King Asa of Judah and told him, “Because you have relied on the king of Aram and not on the LORD your God, the army of the king of Aram has escaped from your hand. / Were not the Cushites and Libyans a vast army with many chariots and horsemen? Yet because you relied on the LORD, He delivered them into your hand. / For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be at war.” 1 Kings 22:20-23 And the LORD said, ‘Who will entice Ahab to march up and fall at Ramoth-gilead?’ And one suggested this, and another that. / Then a spirit came forward, stood before the LORD, and said, ‘I will entice him.’ ‘By what means?’ asked the LORD. / And he replied, ‘I will go out and be a lying spirit in the mouths of all his prophets.’ ‘You will surely entice him and prevail,’ said the LORD. ‘Go and do it.’ … saying, “Because you have allied yourself with Ahaziah, 1 Kings 22:49 At that time Ahaziah son of Ahab said to Jehoshaphat, “Let my servants sail with your servants,” but Jehoshaphat refused. 2 Chronicles 18:1 Now Jehoshaphat had an abundance of riches and honor, and he allied himself with Ahab by marriage. 2 Chronicles 16:3 “Let there be a treaty between me and you as there was between my father and your father. See, I have sent you silver and gold. Now go and break your treaty with Baasha king of Israel, so that he will withdraw from me.” the LORD has destroyed your works.” 2 Chronicles 25:15-16 Therefore the anger of the LORD burned against Amaziah, and He sent him a prophet, who said, “Why have you sought this people’s gods, which could not deliver them from your hand?” / While he was still speaking, the king asked, “Have we made you the counselor to the king? Stop! Why be struck down?” So the prophet stopped, but he said, “I know that God has determined to destroy you, because you have done this and have not heeded my advice.” Haggai 1:9 You expected much, but behold, it amounted to little. And what you brought home, I blew away. Why? declares the LORD of Hosts. Because My house still lies in ruins, while each of you is busy with his own house. Psalm 33:10 The LORD frustrates the plans of the nations; He thwarts the devices of the peoples. So the ships were wrecked and were unable to sail to Tarshish. Psalm 48:7 With a wind from the east You wrecked the ships of Tarshish. Isaiah 23:1 This is the burden against Tyre: Wail, O ships of Tarshish, for Tyre is laid waste, without house or harbor. Word has reached them from the land of Cyprus. Isaiah 2:16 against every ship of Tarshish, and against every stately vessel. 1 Kings 22:48-49 Jehoshaphat built ships of Tarshish to go to Ophir for gold, but they never set sail, because they were wrecked at Ezion-geber. / At that time Ahaziah son of Ahab said to Jehoshaphat, “Let my servants sail with your servants,” but Jehoshaphat refused. Psalm 1:1-3 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. / But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night. / He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does. Proverbs 16:3 Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved. Isaiah 30:1-3 “Woe to the rebellious children,” declares the LORD, “to those who carry out a plan that is not Mine, who form an alliance, but against My will, heaping up sin upon sin. / They set out to go down to Egypt without asking My advice, to seek shelter under Pharaoh’s protection and take refuge in Egypt’s shade. / But Pharaoh’s protection will become your shame, and the refuge of Egypt’s shade your disgrace. Treasury of Scripture Then Eliezer the son of Dodavah of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, Because you have joined yourself with Ahaziah, the LORD has broken your works. And the ships were broken, that they were not able to go to Tarshish. Because 2 Chronicles 19:2 And Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him, and said to king Jehoshaphat, Shouldest thou help the ungodly, and love them that hate the LORD? therefore is wrath upon thee from before the LORD. Joshua 7:11,12 Israel hath sinned, and they have also transgressed my covenant which I commanded them: for they have even taken of the accursed thing, and have also stolen, and dissembled also, and they have put it even among their own stuff… Proverbs 13:20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. the Lord 2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars. Proverbs 9:6 Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding. Proverbs 13:20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. And the ships 1 Kings 22:48 Jehoshaphat made ships of Tharshish to go to Ophir for gold: but they went not; for the ships were broken at Eziongeber. to Tarshish 2 Chronicles 9:21 For the king's ships went to Tarshish with the servants of Huram: every three years once came the ships of Tarshish bringing gold, and silver, ivory, and apes, and peacocks. Jump to Previous Able Ahaziah Breach Broken Destroyed Eliezer Jehoshaphat Joined Mareshah Prophesied Ships Tarshish Thyself WorksJump to Next Able Ahaziah Breach Broken Destroyed Eliezer Jehoshaphat Joined Mareshah Prophesied Ships Tarshish Thyself Works2 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. Then Eliezer son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat Eliezer, a prophet, is identified as the son of Dodavahu, indicating his lineage and possibly his prophetic heritage. Mareshah was a city in the lowlands of Judah, known for its strategic location and historical significance. Prophets often emerged from various regions, emphasizing that God's messages were not confined to a single place. Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah, was generally a righteous ruler, but this prophecy highlights a moment of divine correction. saying, “Because you have allied yourself with Ahaziah the LORD has destroyed your works.” So the ships were wrecked and were unable to sail to Tarshish. Persons / Places / Events 1. Eliezer son of DodavahuA prophet from Mareshah who delivered God's message to Jehoshaphat. 2. Jehoshaphat The King of Judah who sought to align with Ahaziah, King of Israel, through a maritime venture. 3. Ahaziah The King of Israel, known for his wickedness and idolatry, who formed an alliance with Jehoshaphat. 4. Mareshah A town in Judah, the home of the prophet Eliezer. 5. Tarshish A distant port, often associated with wealth and trade, which Jehoshaphat's ships were intended to reach. Teaching Points The Danger of Unequal AlliancesJehoshaphat's alliance with Ahaziah serves as a cautionary tale about forming partnerships with those who do not share a commitment to God. Believers are called to be discerning in their relationships and alliances. The Consequences of Disobedience The destruction of the ships is a direct result of Jehoshaphat's disobedience. This illustrates that actions contrary to God's will can lead to failure and loss. The Role of Prophetic Warning Eliezer's prophecy underscores the importance of heeding God's warnings. God often uses others to speak truth into our lives, and we must be open to receiving correction. Trusting in God's Plan Instead of relying on human alliances, believers are encouraged to trust in God's provision and guidance. Aligning with God's will leads to true success. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 20:37?2. How does 2 Chronicles 20:37 warn against alliances with ungodly individuals? 3. What consequences did Jehoshaphat face for partnering with Ahaziah in 2 Chronicles 20:37? 4. How can we discern God's will in our partnerships, based on this verse? 5. What other biblical examples show the dangers of ungodly alliances? 6. How can we apply the lesson of 2 Chronicles 20:37 in our daily lives? 7. Why did God allow Jehoshaphat's alliance with Ahaziah to fail in 2 Chronicles 20:37? 8. What does 2 Chronicles 20:37 teach about forming alliances with ungodly leaders? 9. How does 2 Chronicles 20:37 reflect God's judgment on disobedience? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 20? 11. Is there archaeological or historical evidence outside the Bible to corroborate this alleged miraculous victory (2 Chronicles 20)? 12. Who was Eliezer in the Bible? 13. Who was Eliezer in the Bible? 14. In 1 Kings 22:43, why does the text imply Jehoshaphat removed high places when 2 Chronicles 20:33 suggests otherwise? What Does 2 Chronicles 20:37 Mean Eliezer son of Dodavahu of MareshahEliezer steps onto the scene as a genuine prophet of God, much like Micaiah who earlier confronted Jehoshaphat and Ahab (2 Chron 18:12-17). His hometown, Mareshah in Judah (Joshua 15:44), roots him among the king’s own people, underscoring that this warning is loving family correction rather than foreign hostility (cf. Proverbs 27:6). When God raises such a voice, He is keeping His promise never to leave His people without clear counsel (Amos 3:7; 2 Chron 24:19). Prophesied against Jehoshaphat Jehoshaphat had walked faithfully by instituting national reforms and seeking the Lord (2 Chron 17:3-6), yet he had a recurring blind spot: unwise alliances. After surviving his earlier partnership with Ahab (2 Chron 18:31), he received a stern rebuke from Jehu the seer: “Should you help the wicked?” (2 Chron 19:2). Sadly, Jehoshaphat repeats the pattern by joining Ahaziah, Ahab’s son (1 Kings 22:48-49). God’s patience is long, but His warnings demand obedience (Hebrews 12:25). "Because you have allied yourself with Ahaziah" Ahaziah “acted wickedly” (2 Chron 20:35), continuing the idolatrous legacy of his father (1 Kings 22:52-53). By linking arms with him, Jehoshaphat risked normalizing sin and compromising Judah’s witness (2 Corinthians 6:14-17). The Lord draws a bright line: political expediency can never override covenant loyalty. Earlier, Asa lost victory for leaning on Aram instead of God (2 Chron 16:7-9). History repeats itself when lessons go unheeded. "The LORD has destroyed your works" God Himself intervenes, not merely allowing setbacks but actively “destroying” the project. Psalm 127:1 reminds us, “Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain.” The wording leaves no doubt about authorship of the calamity: divine discipline aimed at restoring single-hearted devotion (Hebrews 12:10-11; Revelation 3:19). The collapse of a business venture may feel purely economic, yet here it is unmistakably spiritual. So the ships were wrecked and were unable to sail to Tarshish The fleet, constructed at Ezion-Geber on the Red Sea to reach lucrative Tarshish markets (1 Kings 10:22), never clears the harbor (1 Kings 22:48). Instead of gold and exotic goods, Judah receives splintered hulls—a vivid parable matching Jonah’s storm (Jonah 1:4) and Paul’s shipwreck (Acts 27:21-26): God will ground any voyage that steers away from His will. Jehoshaphat learns that ill-chosen partnerships can sink even the best-built ships. summary 2 Chronicles 20:37 teaches that faithful believers must guard against alliances with the ungodly, no matter how profitable they appear. God sent Eliezer to confront Jehoshaphat, highlighting that repeated compromise invites divine intervention. The wrecked fleet stands as a tangible reminder that the Lord protects His people by overturning ventures that threaten their purity and dependence on Him. Obedience secures blessing; compromise courts ruin. (37) Then.--And.Eliezer the son of Dodavah.--A prophet who is otherwise unknown. Dodavah.--Heb. Dod?v?h-. (Comp. Hodavy?h-. 1Chronicles 3:24; LXX., ?????, as if the Heb. were Dodiy?h; Vulg., "Dodau." Mareshah.--See 2Chronicles 11:8. Because thou hast joined thyself.--Comp. Jehu the son of Hanani's similar rebuke of Jenoshaphat for his alliance with Ahab (2Chronicles 19:2). The Lord hath broken.--Shattered (parac). (Comp. 2Chronicles 24:7.) The perfect is prophetic, i.e., will certainly shatter. . . . Verse 37. - Eliezer the son of Dodavah of Mareshah. Nothing beside is known of this prophet. For Mareshah, see 2 Chronicles 11:8, and note there. The ships were broken; i.e. presumably by some storm. One general remark may be made upon these verses (34-37), together with vers. 45-50 of 1 Kings 22, viz. that the dislocation of both manner and matter, observable in both, of them, probably betrays something out of order for whatever reason or accident, in the more original source, from which both drew, the apparently disjointed mixture of matter in the parallel being the more patent of the two.
Hebrew Then Eliezerאֱלִיעֶ֤זֶר (’ĕ·lî·‘e·zer) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 461: Eliezer -- 'God is help', the name of several Israelites, also of a Damascene son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Dodavahu דֹּדָוָ֙הוּ֙ (dō·ḏā·wā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1735: Dodavahu -- 'beloved of Yah', an Israelite name of Mareshah מִמָּ֣רֵשָׁ֔ה (mim·mā·rê·šāh) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4762: Mareshah -- a place in Judah, also two Israelites prophesied וַיִּתְנַבֵּ֞א (way·yiṯ·nab·bê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5012: To prophesy, speak, by inspiration against עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Jehoshaphat, יְהוֹשָׁפָ֖ט (yə·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3092: Jehoshaphat -- 'the LORD has judged', the name of a number of Israelites saying, לֵאמֹ֑ר (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 559: To utter, say “Because you have allied yourself כְּהִֽתְחַבֶּרְךָ֣ (kə·hiṯ·ḥab·ber·ḵā) Preposition-k | Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 2266: To unite, be joined, to tie a magic knot or spell, to charm with עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition Strong's 5973: With, equally with Ahaziah, אֲחַזְיָ֗הוּ (’ă·ḥaz·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 274: Ahaziah -- 'Yah has grasped', the name of several Israelites the LORD יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel has destroyed פָּרַ֤ץ (pā·raṣ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6555: To break through your works.” מַעֲשֶׂ֔יךָ (ma·‘ă·śe·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 4639: An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property So the ships אֳנִיּ֔וֹת (’o·nî·yō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 591: A ship were wrecked וַיִּשָּׁבְר֣וּ (way·yiš·šā·ḇə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7665: To break, break in pieces and were unable וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no to sail לָלֶ֥כֶת (lā·le·ḵeṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Tarshish. תַּרְשִֽׁישׁ׃ (tar·šîš) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8659: Tarshish -- a son of Javan, also a port on the Mediterranean, also a Benjamite Links 2 Chronicles 20:37 NIV2 Chronicles 20:37 NLT 2 Chronicles 20:37 ESV 2 Chronicles 20:37 NASB 2 Chronicles 20:37 KJV 2 Chronicles 20:37 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 20:37 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 20:37 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 20:37 French Bible 2 Chronicles 20:37 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 20:37 Then Eliezer the son of Dodavahu (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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