2 Chronicles 13:13

But Jeroboam caused an ambushment to come about behind them: so they were before Judah, and the ambushment was behind them.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Chronicles 13:13

BSB

Now Jeroboam had sent troops around to ambush from the rear, so that while he was in front of Judah, the ambush was behind them.

AKJV

But Jeroboam caused an ambush to come about behind them: so they were before Judah, and the ambush was behind them.

CPDV

While he was speaking these things, Jeroboam set in motion an ambush behind them. And while they stood facing the enemy, without Judah realizing it, his army circled around.

ERV

But Jeroboam caused an ambushment to come about behind them: so they were before Judah, and the ambushment was behind them.

NHEB

But Jeroboam caused an ambush to come about behind them: so they were before Judah, and the ambush was behind them.

SMT

And Jeroboam turned about an ambush to come from behind them: and they will be before Judah, and the ambush from behind them.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Chronicles 13:13

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Commentary for 2 Chronicles 13:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Chronicles 13:13

Summary

Surprise military maneuver encircles opponent forces

Place

Battlefield

Event

Jeroboam executes ambush strategy

Estimated Time Period

c. 930 BC