2 Chronicles 28:17

“For again the Edomites had come and smitten Judah, and carried away captives.”

"For again the Edomites had come and smitten Judah, and carried away captives." - 2 Chronicles 28:17
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What does 2 Chronicles 28:17 mean?

2 Chronicles 28:17 (KJV) states, "For again the Edomites had come and smitten Judah, and carried away captives." This verse comes in the context of the reign of King Ahaz of Judah. Ahaz was an unfaithful and idolatrous king who did not follow the ways of the Lord. As a result of…

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In the Shadows of Defeat: Lessons from Judah's Captivity

The event chronicled in 2 Chronicles 28:17 speaks of a dark moment in Judah's history: "For again the Edomites had come and smitten Judah, and carried away captives." This verse serves as a somber reminder of the consequences of disobedience and the ever-present reality of…

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A Prayer for Deliverance and Restoration

O Lord, Almighty God, Creator of Heaven and Earth, I come before You today with a humble heart, seeking Your grace and mercy as I reflect upon the words of 2 Chronicles 28:17, "For again the Edomites had come and smitten Judah, and carried away captives." This verse speaks of…

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