1 In the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam began Abijah to reign over Judah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now in the eighteenth H6240 (עָשָׂר) — ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
- Now in the eighteenth H8083 (שְׁמֹנֶה) — a cardinal number, eight (as if a surplus above the 'perfect' seven); also (as ordinal) eighth
- year H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- of king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- Jeroboam H3379 (יָרׇבְעָם) — Jarobam, the name of two Israelite kings
- began Abijah H29 (אֲבִיָּה) — Abijah, the name of several Israelite men and two Israelitesses
- to reign H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
- over Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
2 Three years reigned he in Jerusalem: and his mother’s name was Micaiah the daughter of Uriel of Gibeah. And there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He reigned H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
- three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- in Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- His mother’s H517 (אֵם) — a mother (as the bond of the family); in a wide sense (both literally and figuratively [like father])
- name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- Michaiah H4322 (מִיכָיָהוּ) — Mikajah, the name of an Israelite and an Israelitess
- the daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- of Uriel H222 (אוּרִיאֵל) — Uriel, the name of two Israelites
- of Gibeah H1390 (גִּבְעָה) — Gibah; the name of three places in Palestine
- And there was war H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- between Abijah H29 (אֲבִיָּה) — Abijah, the name of several Israelite men and two Israelitesses
- and Jeroboam H3379 (יָרׇבְעָם) — Jarobam, the name of two Israelite kings
3 And Abijah joined battle with an army of valiant men of war, even four hundred thousand chosen men: and Jeroboam set the battle in array against him with eight hundred thousand chosen men, who were mighty men of valor.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Abijah H29 (אֲבִיָּה) — Abijah, the name of several Israelite men and two Israelitesses
- set H631 (אָסַר) — to yoke or hitch; by analogy, to fasten in any sense, to join battle
- the battle H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- in array H631 (אָסַר) — to yoke or hitch; by analogy, to fasten in any sense, to join battle
- with an army H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
- of valiant men H1368 (גִּבּוֹר) — powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant
- of war H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- four H702 (אַרְבַּע) — four
- hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
- chosen H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
- men H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- Jeroboam H3379 (יָרׇבְעָם) — Jarobam, the name of two Israelite kings
- also set the battle H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- in array H6186 (עָרַךְ) — to set in a row, i.e. arrange, put in order (in a very wide variety of applications)
- against him with eight H8083 (שְׁמֹנֶה) — a cardinal number, eight (as if a surplus above the 'perfect' seven); also (as ordinal) eighth
- mighty men H1368 (גִּבּוֹר) — powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant
- of valour H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
4 And Abijah stood up upon mount Zemaraim, which is in the hill-country of Ephraim, and said, Hear me, O Jeroboam and all Israel:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Abijah H29 (אֲבִיָּה) — Abijah, the name of several Israelite men and two Israelitesses
- stood up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- upon mount H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- Zemaraim H6787 (צְמָרַיִם) — Tsemarajim, a place in Palestine
- in mount H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- Ephraim H669 (אֶפְרַיִם) — Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- me, thou Jeroboam H3379 (יָרׇבְעָם) — Jarobam, the name of two Israelite kings
- and all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
5 Ought ye not to know that Jehovah, the God of Israel, gave the kingdom over Israel to David for ever, even to him and to his sons by a covenant of salt?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Ought ye not to know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- that Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- gave H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- the kingdom H4467 (מַמְלָכָה) — dominion, i.e. (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm)
- over Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- to David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- for ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- to him and to his sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- by a covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
- of salt H4417 (מֶלַח) — properly, powder, i.e. (specifically) salt (as easily pulverized and dissolved)
6 Yet Jeroboam the son of Nebat, the servant of Solomon the son of David, rose up, and rebelled against his lord.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yet Jeroboam H3379 (יָרׇבְעָם) — Jarobam, the name of two Israelite kings
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Nebat H5028 (נְבָט) — Nebat, the father of Jeroboam I
- the servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- of Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- is risen up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- and hath rebelled H4775 (מָרַד) — to rebel
- against his lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
7 And there were gathered unto him worthless men, base fellows, that strengthened themselves against Rehoboam the son of Solomon, when Rehoboam was young and tender-hearted, and could not withstand them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And there are gathered H6908 (קָבַץ) — to grasp, i.e. collect
- unto him vain H7386 (רֵיק) — empty; figuratively, worthless
- men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Belial H1100 (בְּלִיַּעַל) — without profit, worthlessness; by extension, destruction, wickedness
- and have strengthened H553 (אָמַץ) — to be alert, physically (on foot) or mentally (in courage)
- themselves against Rehoboam H7346 (רְחַבְעָם) — Rechabam, an Israelite king
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- when Rehoboam H7346 (רְחַבְעָם) — Rechabam, an Israelite king
- was young H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
- and tenderhearted H3824 (לֵבָב) — the heart (as the most interior organ);
- and tenderhearted H7390 (רַךְ) — tender (literally or figuratively); by implication, weak
- and could not withstand H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- them H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
8 And now ye think to withstand the kingdom of Jehovah in the hand of the sons of David; and ye are a great multitude, and there are with you the golden calves which Jeroboam made you for gods.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And now ye think H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- to withstand H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- the kingdom H4467 (מַמְלָכָה) — dominion, i.e. (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm)
- the kingdom H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- in the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- of the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- a great H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- multitude H1995 (הָמוֹן) — a noise, tumult, crowd; also disquietude, wealth
- with you golden H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- calves H5695 (עֵגֶל) — a (male) calf (as frisking round), especially one nearly grown (i.e. a steer)
- which Jeroboam H3379 (יָרׇבְעָם) — Jarobam, the name of two Israelite kings
- made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- you for gods H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
9 Have ye not driven out the priests of Jehovah, the sons of Aaron, and the Levites, and made you priests after the manner of the peoples of other lands? so that whosoever cometh to consecrate himself with a young bullock and seven rams, the same may be a priest of them that are no gods.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Have ye not cast out H5080 (נָדַח) — to push off; used in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively (to expel, mislead, strike, inflict, etc.)
- the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Aaron H175 (אַהֲרוֹן) — Aharon, the brother of Moses
- and the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
- and have made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- you priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- after the manner of the nations H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- lands H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- so that whosoever cometh H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to consecrate H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- to consecrate H4390 (מָלֵא) — to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
- himself with a young H1241 (בָּקָר) — a beeve or an animal of the ox family of either gender (as used for plowing); collectively, a herd
- himself with a young H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- bullock H6499 (פַּר) — a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof)
- and seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- rams H352 (אַיִל) — properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically a chief (politically); also a ram (from his strength); a pilaster (as a strong support); an oak or othe…
- may be a priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- no H3808 (לֹא) — not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
- gods H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
10 But as for us, Jehovah is our God, and we have not forsaken him; and we have priests ministering unto Jehovah, the sons of Aaron, and the Levites in their work:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But as for us, Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- our God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- and we have not forsaken H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
- him; and the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- which minister H8334 (שָׁרַת) — to attend as a menial or worshipper; figuratively, to contribute to
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Aaron H175 (אַהֲרוֹן) — Aharon, the brother of Moses
- and the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
- business H4399 (מְלָאכָה) — properly, deputyship, i.e. ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)
11 and they burn unto Jehovah every morning and every evening burnt-offerings and sweet incense: the showbread also set they in order upon the pure table; and the candlestick of gold with the lamps thereof, to burn every evening: for we keep the charge of Jehovah our God; but ye have forsaken him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they burn H6999 (קָטַר) — to smoke, i.e. turn into fragrance by fire (especially as an act of worship)
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- every morning H1242 (בֹּקֶר) — properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning
- and every evening H6153 (עֶרֶב) — dusk
- burnt sacrifices H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
- and sweet H5561 (סַם) — an aroma
- incense H7004 (קְטֹרֶת) — a fumigation
- the shewbread H4635 (מַעֲרֶכֶת) — an arrangement, i.e. (concretely) a pile (of loaves)
- the shewbread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
- upon the pure H2889 (טָהוֹר) — pure (in a physical, chemical, ceremonial or moral sense)
- table H7979 (שֻׁלְחָן) — a table (as spread out); by implication, a meal
- and the lampstand H4501 (מְנוֹרָה) — a chandelier
- of gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- with the lamps H5216 (נִיר) — a lamp (i.e. the burner) or light (literally or figuratively)
- thereof, to burn H1197 (בָּעַר) — to kindle, i.e. consume (by fire or by eating); to be (-come) brutish
- every evening H6153 (עֶרֶב) — dusk
- for we keep H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- the charge H4931 (מִשְׁמֶרֶת) — watch, i.e. the act (custody), or (concretely) the sentry, the post; objectively preservation, or (concretely) safe; figuratively observance, i.e. (abstractly)…
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- our God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- but ye have forsaken H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
12 And, behold, God is with us at our head, and his priests with the trumpets of alarm to sound an alarm against you. O children of Israel, fight ye not against Jehovah, the God of your fathers; for ye shall not prosper.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And, behold, God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- captain H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- and his priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- with sounding H8643 (תְּרוּעָה) — clamor, i.e. acclamation of joy or a battle-cry; especially clangor of trumpets, as an alarum
- trumpets H2689 (חֲצֹצְרָה) — a trumpet (from its sundered or quavering note)
- to cry alarm H7321 (רוּעַ) — to mar (especially by breaking); figuratively, to split the ears (with sound), i.e. shout (for alarm or joy)
- against you. O children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- fight H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
- ye not against Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of your fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- for ye shall not prosper H6743 (צָלַח) — to push forward, in various senses (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
13 But Jeroboam caused an ambushment to come about behind them: so they were before Judah, and the ambushment was behind them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But Jeroboam H3379 (יָרׇבְעָם) — Jarobam, the name of two Israelite kings
- caused an ambushment H3993 (מַאֲרָב) — an ambuscade
- to come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- about H5437 (סָבַב) — to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively
- behind H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- them: so they were before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- and the ambushment H3993 (מַאֲרָב) — an ambuscade
14 And when Judah looked back, behold, the battle was before and behind them; and they cried unto Jehovah, and the priests sounded with the trumpets.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- looked back H6437 (פָּנָה) — to turn; by implication, to face, i.e. appear, look, etc.
- behold, the battle H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- and behind H268 (אָחוֹר) — the hinder part; hence (adverb) behind, backward; also (as facing north) the West
- and they cried H6817 (צָעַק) — to shriek; (by implication) to proclaim (an assembly)
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- sounded H2690 (חָצַר) — to trumpet, i.e. blow on that instrument
- with the trumpets H2689 (חֲצֹצְרָה) — a trumpet (from its sundered or quavering note)
15 Then the men of Judah gave a shout: and as the men of Judah shouted, it came to pass, that God smote Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then the men H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- gave a shout H7321 (רוּעַ) — to mar (especially by breaking); figuratively, to split the ears (with sound), i.e. shout (for alarm or joy)
- and as the men H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- shouted H7321 (רוּעַ) — to mar (especially by breaking); figuratively, to split the ears (with sound), i.e. shout (for alarm or joy)
- it came to pass, that God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- smote H5062 (נָגַף) — to push, gore, defeat, stub (the toe), inflict (a disease)
- Jeroboam H3379 (יָרׇבְעָם) — Jarobam, the name of two Israelite kings
- and all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- Abijah H29 (אֲבִיָּה) — Abijah, the name of several Israelite men and two Israelitesses
- and Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
16 And the children of Israel fled before Judah; and God delivered them into their hand.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- fled H5127 (נוּס) — to flit, i.e. vanish away (subside, escape; causatively, chase, impel, deliver)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- and God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- delivered H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- them into their hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
17 And Abijah and his people slew them with a great slaughter: so there fell down slain of Israel five hundred thousand chosen men.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Abijah H29 (אֲבִיָּה) — Abijah, the name of several Israelite men and two Israelitesses
- and his people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- slew H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- them with a great H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- slaughter H4347 (מַכָּה) — a blow (in 2 Chronicles 2:10, of the flail); by implication, a wound; figuratively, carnage, also pestilence
- so there fell down H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- slain H2491 (חָלָל) — pierced (especially to death); figuratively, polluted
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- five H2568 (חָמֵשׁ) — five
- hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
- chosen H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
- men H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
18 Thus the children of Israel were brought under at that time, and the children of Judah prevailed, because they relied upon Jehovah, the God of their fathers.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thus the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- were brought H3665 (כָּנַע) — properly, to bend the knee; hence, to humiliate, vanquish
- under at that time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- and the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- prevailed H553 (אָמַץ) — to be alert, physically (on foot) or mentally (in courage)
- because they relied H8172 (שָׁעַן) — to support one's self
- upon Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of their fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
19 And Abijah pursued after Jeroboam, and took cities from him, Beth-el with the towns thereof, and Jeshanah with the towns thereof, and Ephron with the towns thereof.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Abijah H29 (אֲבִיָּה) — Abijah, the name of several Israelite men and two Israelitesses
- pursued H7291 (רָדַף) — to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- Jeroboam H3379 (יָרׇבְעָם) — Jarobam, the name of two Israelite kings
- and took H3920 (לָכַד) — to catch (in a net, trap or pit); generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose (by lot); figuratively, to cohere
- cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- from him, Beth–el H1008 (בֵּית־אֵל) — Beth-El, a place in Palestine
- with the towns H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- thereof, and Jeshanah H3466 (יְשָׁנָה) — Jeshanah, a place in Palestine
- thereof, and Ephrain H6085 (עֶפְרוֹן) — Ephron, the name of a Canaanite and of two places in Palestine
20 Neither did Jeroboam recover strength again in the days of Abijah: and Jehovah smote him, and he died.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Neither did Jeroboam H3379 (יָרׇבְעָם) — Jarobam, the name of two Israelite kings
- recover H6113 (עָצָר) — to inclose; by analogy, to hold back; also to maintain, rule, assemble
- strength H3581 (כֹּחַ) — vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard
- again in the days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- of Abijah H29 (אֲבִיָּה) — Abijah, the name of several Israelite men and two Israelitesses
- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- struck H5062 (נָגַף) — to push, gore, defeat, stub (the toe), inflict (a disease)
- him, and he died H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
21 But Abijah waxed mighty, and took unto himself fourteen wives, and begat twenty and two sons, and sixteen daughters.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But Abijah H29 (אֲבִיָּה) — Abijah, the name of several Israelite men and two Israelitesses
- waxed mighty H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- and married H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- fourteen H6240 (עָשָׂר) — ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
- fourteen H702 (אַרְבַּע) — four
- wives H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- and begat H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- twenty H6242 (עֶשְׂרִים) — twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth
- and two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- and sixteen H6240 (עָשָׂר) — ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
- and sixteen H8337 (שֵׁשׁ) — six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ordinal sixth
- daughters H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
22 And the rest of the acts of Abijah, and his ways, and his sayings, are written in the commentary of the prophet Iddo.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the rest H3499 (יֶתֶר) — properly, an overhanging, i.e. (by implication) an excess, superiority, remainder; also a small rope (as hanging free)
- of the acts H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of Abijah H29 (אֲבִיָּה) — Abijah, the name of several Israelite men and two Israelitesses
- and his ways H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- and his sayings H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- written H3789 (כָּתַב) — to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
- in the story H4097 (מִדְרָשׁ) — properly, an investigation, i.e. (by implication) a treatise or elaborate compilation
- of the prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- Iddo H5714 (עִדּוֹ) — Iddo (or Iddi), the name of five Israelites