2 Chronicles 28:14
New International Version
So the soldiers gave up the prisoners and plunder in the presence of the officials and all the assembly.

New Living Translation
So the warriors released the prisoners and handed over the plunder in the sight of the leaders and all the people.

English Standard Version
So the armed men left the captives and the spoil before the princes and all the assembly.

Berean Standard Bible
So the armed men left the captives and the plunder before the leaders and all the assembly.

King James Bible
So the armed men left the captives and the spoil before the princes and all the congregation.

New King James Version
So the armed men left the captives and the spoil before the leaders and all the assembly.

New American Standard Bible
So the armed men left the captives and the spoils before the officers and all the assembly.

NASB 1995
So the armed men left the captives and the spoil before the officers and all the assembly.

NASB 1977
So the armed men left the captives and the spoil before the officers and all the assembly.

Legacy Standard Bible
So the armed men left the captives and the plunder before the commanders and all the assembly.

Amplified Bible
So the armed men [of Israel] left the captives and the spoil [of Judah] before the officers and all the assembly.

Christian Standard Bible
The army left the captives and the plunder in the presence of the officers and the congregation.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The army left the captives and the plunder in the presence of the officers and the congregation.

American Standard Version
So the armed men left the captives and the spoil before the princes and all the assembly.

Contemporary English Version
So in front of the leaders and the crowd, the troops handed over their prisoners and the property they had taken from Judah.

English Revised Version
So the armed men left the captives and the spoil before the princes and all the congregation.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So the army left the prisoners and the loot in front of the leaders and the whole assembly.

Good News Translation
So then the army handed the prisoners and the loot over to the people and their leaders,

International Standard Version
So the army abandoned the captives and the war booty in front of the officers and the entire assembled retinue.

Majority Standard Bible
So the armed men left the captives and the plunder before the leaders and all the assembly.

NET Bible
So the soldiers released the captives and the plunder before the officials and the entire assembly.

New Heart English Bible
So the armed men left the captives and the spoil before the leaders and all the assembly.

Webster's Bible Translation
So the armed men left the captives and the spoil before the princes and all the congregation.

World English Bible
So the armed men left the captives and the plunder before the princes and all the assembly.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the armed men leave the captives and the prey before the heads and all the assembly;

Young's Literal Translation
And the armed men leave the captives and the prey before the heads and all the assembly;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the armed will leave the captivity and the plunder before the chiefs and all the convocation.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
So the soldiers left the spoils, and all that they had taken, before the princes and all the multitude.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the warriors released the spoils and all that they had seized, in the sight of the leaders and the entire multitude.

New American Bible
Therefore the soldiers left their captives and the plunder before the princes and the whole assembly.

New Revised Standard Version
So the warriors left the captives and the booty before the officials and all the assembly.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
So they sent back all the captives to Jerusalem. But again they dealt deceitfully with the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they returned all the captivity to Jerusalem.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
So the armed men left the captives and the spoil before the princes and all the congregation.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
So the warriors left the prisoners and the spoils before the princes and all the congregation.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Judah Defeated by Aram
13“You must not bring the captives here,” they said, “for you are proposing to bring guilt upon us from the LORD and to add to our sins and our guilt. For our guilt is great, and fierce anger is upon Israel.” 14So the armed men left the captives and the plunder before the leaders and all the assembly. 15Then the men who were designated by name arose, took charge of the captives, and provided from the plunder clothing for the naked. They clothed them, gave them sandals and food and drink, anointed their wounds, and put all the feeble on donkeys. So they brought them to Jericho, the City of Palms, to their brothers. Then they returned to Samaria.…

Cross References
2 Kings 16:5-9
Then Rezin king of Aram and Pekah son of Remaliah king of Israel came up to wage war against Jerusalem. They besieged Ahaz but could not overcome him. / At that time Rezin king of Aram recovered Elath for Aram, drove out the men of Judah, and sent the Edomites into Elath, where they live to this day. / So Ahaz sent messengers to Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria, saying, “I am your servant and your son. Come up and save me from the hands of the kings of Aram and Israel, who are rising up against me.” ...

Isaiah 7:1-9
Now in the days that Ahaz son of Jotham, the son of Uzziah, was king of Judah, Rezin king of Aram marched up to wage war against Jerusalem. He was accompanied by Pekah son of Remaliah the king of Israel, but he could not overpower the city. / When it was reported to the house of David that Aram was in league with Ephraim, the hearts of Ahaz and his people trembled like trees in the forest shaken by the wind. / Then the LORD said to Isaiah, “Go out with your son Shear-jashub to meet Ahaz at the end of the aqueduct that feeds the upper pool, on the road to the Launderer’s Field, ...

2 Kings 15:37
(In those days the LORD began to send Rezin king of Aram and Pekah son of Remaliah against Judah.)

Hosea 5:13
When Ephraim saw his sickness and Judah his wound, then Ephraim turned to Assyria and sent to the great king. But he cannot cure you or heal your wound.

2 Kings 18:1-8
In the third year of the reign of Hoshea son of Elah over Israel, Hezekiah son of Ahaz became king of Judah. / He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Abi, the daughter of Zechariah. / And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done. ...

Isaiah 8:4
For before the boy knows how to cry ‘Father’ or ‘Mother,’ the wealth of Damascus and the plunder of Samaria will be carried off by the king of Assyria.”

2 Kings 17:1-6
In the twelfth year of the reign of Ahaz over Judah, Hoshea son of Elah became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria nine years. / And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, but not like the kings of Israel who preceded him. / Shalmaneser king of Assyria attacked him, and Hoshea became his vassal and paid him tribute. ...

Isaiah 10:5-6
Woe to Assyria, the rod of My anger; the staff in their hands is My wrath. / I will send him against a godless nation; I will dispatch him against a people destined for My rage, to take spoils and seize plunder, and to trample them down like clay in the streets.

2 Kings 18:13-16
In the fourteenth year of Hezekiah’s reign, Sennacherib king of Assyria attacked and captured all the fortified cities of Judah. / So Hezekiah king of Judah sent word to the king of Assyria at Lachish, saying, “I have done wrong; withdraw from me, and I will pay whatever you demand from me.” And the king of Assyria exacted from Hezekiah king of Judah three hundred talents of silver and thirty talents of gold. / Hezekiah gave him all the silver that was found in the house of the LORD and in the treasuries of the royal palace. ...

Isaiah 36:1-2
In the fourteenth year of Hezekiah’s reign, Sennacherib king of Assyria attacked and captured all the fortified cities of Judah. / And the king of Assyria sent the Rabshakeh, with a great army, from Lachish to King Hezekiah at Jerusalem. And he stopped by the aqueduct of the upper pool, on the road to the Launderer’s Field.

Matthew 5:23-24
So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, / leave your gift there before the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.

Luke 6:27-36
But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, / bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. / If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone takes your cloak, do not withhold your tunic as well. ...

Romans 12:17-21
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. / If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. / Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” ...

Ephesians 4:31-32
Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice. / Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.

Colossians 3:12-14
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. / Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. / And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity.


Treasury of Scripture

So the armed men left the captives and the spoil before the princes and all the congregation.

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2 Chronicles 28
1. Ahaz, reigning wickedly, is greatly afflicted by the Syrians.
6. Judah, being captivated by the Israelites, is sent home by the counsel of Oded.
16. Ahaz sending for aid to Assyria, is not helped thereby,
22. In his distress he grows more idolatrous
26. He dying, Hezekiah succeeds him














So the soldiers
The term "soldiers" here refers to the warriors of Israel who had taken captives and plunder from Judah. In the Hebrew context, these soldiers were not just mere fighters but were considered part of the covenant community of Israel, bound by the laws and commandments given by God. Their actions and decisions were expected to reflect the values and statutes of the Lord. This highlights the importance of obedience and accountability within the community of believers.

gave up
The phrase "gave up" signifies a voluntary relinquishment, an act of surrendering what was taken. In the Hebrew root, this action is more than just returning; it is an act of repentance and obedience to God's command. It reflects a change of heart and a willingness to align with divine justice and mercy. This act of giving up is a powerful reminder of the call to humility and the readiness to correct one's wrongs in the sight of God.

the plunder
"Plunder" refers to the goods and valuables taken during the conflict. In the ancient Near Eastern context, plunder was often seen as a legitimate reward for victory in battle. However, the moral and ethical teachings of the Bible often challenge such norms, emphasizing justice and righteousness over material gain. The relinquishment of plunder here underscores the biblical principle that material wealth should never come at the expense of righteousness and compassion.

and the captives
The "captives" were the people of Judah who had been taken during the conflict. In the biblical narrative, the treatment of captives is a significant theme, reflecting God's concern for justice and mercy. The release of these captives is a profound act of compassion and obedience to prophetic instruction, illustrating the biblical mandate to care for the oppressed and to act justly, as seen throughout the scriptures.

in the presence of the officers
The "officers" were leaders and authorities within the community. Their presence during the return of the plunder and captives signifies the importance of accountability and transparency in leadership. In the biblical context, leaders are called to uphold God's laws and to ensure that justice is administered fairly. This scene serves as a reminder of the responsibility of leaders to guide their people in righteousness and to be examples of integrity.

and all the assembly
The "assembly" refers to the gathered community of Israel. This public act of returning the plunder and captives before the assembly highlights the communal aspect of repentance and restoration. It underscores the biblical principle that the community of faith is collectively responsible for upholding God's standards. This public act serves as a powerful testimony to the entire community of the importance of obedience to God and the restoration of justice.

(14) Armed men.--See 2Chronicles 17:18.

The princes, "the heads" of 2Chronicles 28:12.

The congregation.--The assembly of the citizens at the gate of Samaria.

Verse 14. - Before the princes and all the congregation; i.e. the four and those who were now congregated round them.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So the armed men
הֶֽחָל֗וּץ (he·ḥā·lūṣ)
Article | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular
Strong's 2502: To pull off, to strip, to depart, to deliver, equip, present, strengthen

left
וַיַּעֲזֹ֣ב (way·ya·‘ă·zōḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5800: To loosen, relinquish, permit

the captives
הַשִּׁבְיָה֙ (haš·šiḇ·yāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 7633: Captivity, captives

and the plunder
הַבִּזָּ֔ה (hab·biz·zāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 961: Spoil, booty

before
לִפְנֵ֥י (lip̄·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 6440: The face

the leaders
הַשָּׂרִ֖ים (haś·śā·rîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince

and all
וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the assembly.
הַקָּהָֽל׃ (haq·qā·hāl)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6951: Assembly, convocation, congregation


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