2 Chronicles 13:18

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“Thus the Israelites were subdued at that time, and the men of Judah prevailed because they relied on the LORD, the God of their fathers.”

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BSBPD

“Thus the Israelites were subdued at that time, and the men of Judah prevailed because they relied on the LORD, the God of their fathers.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“Thus the children of Israel were brought under at that time, and the children of Judah prevailed, because they relied upon the Lord God of their fathers.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“Thus the children of Israel were brought under at that time, and the children of Judah prevailed, because they relied upon Jehovah, the God of their fathers.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And the sons of Israel are humbled at that time, and the sons of Judah are strong, for they have leant on Jehovah, God of their fathers.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 2 Chronicles 13:18 — 12 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 2 Kings 18:5Hezekiah trusted in the LORD, the God of Israel. No king of Judah was like him, either before him or after him.
  2. 1 Chronicles 5:20And because they cried out to God in battle, they were helped against their enemies, and the Hagrites and all their allies were delivered into their hands. Because they put their trust in God, He answered their prayers.
  3. 2 Chronicles 14:10So Asa marched out against him and lined up in battle formation in the Valley of Zephathah near Mareshah.
  4. 2 Chronicles 14:11Then Asa cried out to the LORD his God: “O LORD, there is no one besides You to help the powerless against the mighty. Help us, O LORD our God, for we rely on You, and in Your name we have come against this multitude. O LORD, You are our God. Do not let a mere mortal prevail against You.”
  5. 2 Chronicles 16:8Were not the Cushites and Libyans a vast army with many chariots and horsemen? Yet because you relied on the LORD, He delivered them into your hand.
  6. 2 Chronicles 20:20Early in the morning they got up and left for the Wilderness of Tekoa. As they set out, Jehoshaphat stood up and said, “Hear me, O people of Judah and Jerusalem. Believe in the LORD your God, and you will be upheld; believe in His prophets, and you will succeed.”
  7. Psalms 22:4In You our fathers trusted; they trusted and You delivered them.
  8. Psalms 25:2in You, my God, I trust. Do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me.
  9. Psalms 146:5Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God,
  10. Daniel 3:28Nebuchadnezzar declared, “Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who has sent His angel and delivered His servants who trusted in Him. They violated the king’s command and risked their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God.
  11. Nahum 1:7The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him.
  12. Ephesians 1:12in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, would be for the praise of His glory.

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