2 Chronicles 13:8-12

8 “And now you plan to resist the kingdom of the LORD, which is in the hands of David’s descendants. You are indeed a vast army and have with you the golden calves that Jeroboam made to be your gods.

9 But didn’t you drive out the priests of the LORD, the sons of Aaron, and the Levites, and make priests of your own as the peoples of other lands do? Whoever comes to consecrate himself with a young bull and seven rams may become a priest of what are not gods.

10 “As for us, the LORD is our God, and we have not forsaken him. The priests who serve the LORD are sons of Aaron, and the Levites assist them.

11 Every morning and evening they present burnt offerings and fragrant incense to the LORD. They set out the bread on the ceremonially clean table and light the lamps on the gold lampstand every evening. We are observing the requirements of the LORD our God. But you have forsaken him.

12 God is with us; he is our leader. His priests with their trumpets will sound the battle cry against you. People of Israel, do not fight against the LORD, the God of your ancestors, for you will not succeed.”

2 Chronicles 13:8-12 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 2 CHRONICLES 13

This chapter begins with the reign of Abijah, 2Ch 13:1,2, gives an account of a battle between him and Jeroboam, previous to which Abijah made a speech to Jeroboam and his army, to vindicate his own cause, encourage his own soldiers, and intimidate the enemy, and dissuade them from fighting, 2Ch 13:3-12 and in the mean while Jeroboam laid an ambush for him, which greatly distressed him, 2Ch 13:13,14, nevertheless he obtained a complete victory over him, 2Ch 13:15-20, and the chapter is concluded with some account of his family and reign, 2Ch 13:21,22.

Cross References

• 1. S 2 Chronicles 9:8
• 2. 1 Samuel 4:3
• 3. S Exodus 32:4; 1 Kings 12:28; S 2 Chronicles 11:15
• 4. S 1 Kings 12:31
• 5. 2 Chronicles 11:14-15
• 6. Exodus 29:35-36
• 7. S Exodus 29:31
• 8. Jeremiah 2:11; Galatians 4:8
• 9. S Exodus 29:39; S 2 Chronicles 2:4
• 10. S Exodus 25:6
• 11. Leviticus 24:5-9; S 1 Chronicles 9:32
• 12. S Exodus 25:37
• 13. S Numbers 10:8-9
• 14. S Judges 2:15; Acts 5:39
• 15. Job 9:4; Proverbs 21:30; Proverbs 29:1