2 Chronicles 15:5

5 In those times it was not safe for anyone to go or come, for great disturbances afflicted all the inhabitants of the lands.

2 Chronicles 15:5 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 15:5

And in those times there was no peace to him that went out nor
to him that came in
There was no safety in going abroad for travellers from one part to another on account of trade and business, the highways being infested with thieves and robbers:

but great vexations were upon all the inhabitants of the countries;
of the country villages, which were deserted, because of the plunders and depredations of them, ( Judges 5:6 Judges 5:7 ) .

2 Chronicles 15:5 In-Context

3 For a long time Israel was without the true God, and without a teaching priest, and without law;
4 but when in their distress they turned to the Lord, the God of Israel, and sought him, he was found by them.
5 In those times it was not safe for anyone to go or come, for great disturbances afflicted all the inhabitants of the lands.
6 They were broken in pieces, nation against nation and city against city, for God troubled them with every sort of distress.
7 But you, take courage! Do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded."
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