2 Chronicles 28:17 · KJV
"For again the Edomites had come and smitten Judah, and carried away captives."
King James Version
What does 2 Chronicles 28:17 mean? →Passage Context
15And the men which were expressed by name rose up, and took the captives, and with the spoil clothed all that were naked among them, and arrayed them, and shod them, and gave them to eat and to drink, and anointed them, and carried all the feeble of them upon asses, and brought them to Jericho, the city of palm trees, to their brethren: then they returned to Samaria.
16At that time did king Ahaz send unto the kings of Assyria to help him.
17For again the Edomites had come and smitten Judah, and carried away captives.
18The Philistines also had invaded the cities of the low country, and of the south of Judah, and had taken Beth-shemesh, and Ajalon, and Gederoth, and Shocho with the villages thereof, and Timnah with the villages thereof, Gimzo also and the villages thereof: and they dwelt there.
19For the LORD brought Judah low because of Ahaz king of Israel; for he made Judah naked, and transgressed sore against the LORD.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you handle feelings of defeat or loss?
2
What does it mean to you to be taken captive, either physically or emotionally?
3
When have you felt overwhelmed by external pressures?
Life Application
grief
Acknowledge your feelings of loss and seek support from your community during tough times.
faith
Trust in God's deliverance even when circumstances seem dire.
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