2 Chronicles 15:6
2 Chronicles 15:6 in Multiple Translations
Nation was crushed by nation, and city by city, for God afflicted them with all kinds of adversity.
And nation was destroyed of nation, and city of city: for God did vex them with all adversity.
And they were broken in pieces, nation against nation, and city against city; for God did vex them with all adversity.
And they were broken by divisions, nation against nation and town against town, because God sent all sorts of trouble on them.
Nation fought nation, and town fought town, for God threw them into a panic with all kinds of trouble.
For nation was destroyed of nation, and citie of citie: for God troubled them with all aduersitie.
and they have been beaten down, nation by nation, and city by city, for God hath troubled them with every adversity;
They were broken in pieces, nation against nation, and city against city; for God troubled them with all adversity.
And nation was destroyed by nation, and city by city: for God troubled them with all adversity.
For nation shall fight against nation, and city against city, for the Lord will trouble them with all distress.
The people of various nations were thoroughly defeated by armies of other nations, and people in some cities were crushed by armies from other cities, because God was allowing them to experience many difficulties.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Chronicles 15:6
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2 Chronicles 15:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/כֻתְּת֥וּ
גוֹי
בְּ/ג֖וֹי
וְ/עִ֣יר
בְּ/עִ֑יר
כִּֽי
אֱלֹהִ֥ים
הֲמָמָ֖/ם
בְּ/כָל
צָרָֽה
וְ/כֻתְּת֥וּ
kâthath
H3807
to crush
Conj | V-Pual-Perf-3cp
גוֹי
gôwy
H1471
Gentile
N-ms
בְּ/ג֖וֹי
gôwy
H1471
Gentile
Prep | N-ms
וְ/עִ֣יר
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
Conj | N-fs
בְּ/עִ֑יר
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
Prep | N-fs
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
אֱלֹהִ֥ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
הֲמָמָ֖/ם
hâmam
H2000
to confuse
V-Qal-Perf-3ms | Suff
בְּ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
צָרָֽה
tsârâh
H6869
dearth
N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 15:6
וְ/כֻתְּת֥וּ
kâthath
H3807
"to crush"
Conj | V-Pual-Perf-3cp
To crush or beat something violently means to destroy or shatter it into pieces, as when God punished the Israelites for their disobedience.
Definition: 1) to beat, crush by beating, crush to pieces, crush fine 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to beat or crush fine 1a2) to beat, hammer 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to beat or crush fine 1b2) to beat, hammer 1c) (Pual) to be beaten 1d) (Hiphil) to beat in pieces, shatter 1e) (Hophal) to be beaten, be crushed
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: beat (down, to pieces), break in pieces, crushed, destroy, discomfit, smite, stamp. l See also: Leviticus 22:24; Psalms 89:24; Isaiah 2:4.
גוֹי
gôwy
H1471
"Gentile"
N-ms
This word refers to a Gentile, someone who is not Hebrew or Israeli. It can also describe a large group of animals or a nation of people, emphasizing their unity and shared identity.
Definition: 1) nation, people 1a) nation, people 1a1) usually of non-Hebrew people 1a2) of descendants of Abraham 1a3) of Israel 1b) of swarm of locusts, other animals (fig.) 1c) Goyim? = "nations" Also named: ethnos (ἔθνος "Gentiles" G1484)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: Gentile, heathen, nation, people. See also: Genesis 10:5; Judges 4:16; Psalms 2:1.
בְּ/ג֖וֹי
gôwy
H1471
"Gentile"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to a Gentile, someone who is not Hebrew or Israeli. It can also describe a large group of animals or a nation of people, emphasizing their unity and shared identity.
Definition: 1) nation, people 1a) nation, people 1a1) usually of non-Hebrew people 1a2) of descendants of Abraham 1a3) of Israel 1b) of swarm of locusts, other animals (fig.) 1c) Goyim? = "nations" Also named: ethnos (ἔθνος "Gentiles" G1484)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: Gentile, heathen, nation, people. See also: Genesis 10:5; Judges 4:16; Psalms 2:1.
וְ/עִ֣יר
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
Conj | N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
בְּ/עִ֑יר
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
Prep | N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
אֱלֹהִ֥ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
הֲמָמָ֖/ם
hâmam
H2000
"to confuse"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms | Suff
This verb means to confuse or disrupt something, causing trouble or destruction. It is used in various contexts, including making noise, consuming, or crushing something, as seen in the KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to move noisily, confuse, make a noise, discomfit, break, consume, crush, destroy, trouble, vex 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to move noisily 1a2) to confuse, discomfit, vex
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: break, consume, crush, destroy, discomfit, trouble, vex. See also: Exodus 14:24; 2 Samuel 22:15; Psalms 18:15.
בְּ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
צָרָֽה
tsârâh
H6869
"dearth"
N-fs
A vexer is someone who causes trouble or distress, like a rival wife, used in the Bible to describe relationships or situations that cause anguish or affliction, as seen in the book of Genesis.
Definition: death, destitution
Usage: Occurs in 72 OT verses. KJV: adversary, adversity, affliction, anguish, distress, tribulation, trouble. See also: Genesis 35:3; Psalms 116:3; Psalms 9:10.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 15:6
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 15:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 15:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 15:6
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 15:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 15:6
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 15:6
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 15:6
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 15:6
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 15:6
Context — The Prophecy of Azariah
4But in their distress they turned to the LORD, the God of Israel, and sought Him, and He was found by them.
5In those days there was no safety for travelers, because the residents of the lands had many conflicts.
6Nation was crushed by nation, and city by city, for God afflicted them with all kinds of adversity.
7But as for you, be strong; do not be discouraged, for your work will be rewarded.” 8When Asa heard these words and the prophecy of Azariah son of Oded the prophet, he took courage and removed the detestable idols from the whole land of Judah and Benjamin and from the cities he had captured in the hill country of Ephraim. He then restored the altar of the LORD that was in front of the portico of the LORD’s temple.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Luke 21:22–24 | For these are the days of vengeance, to fulfill all that is written. How miserable those days will be for pregnant and nursing mothers! For there will be great distress upon the land and wrath against this people. They will fall by the edge of the sword and be led captive into all the nations. And Jerusalem will be trodden down by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled. |
| 2 | Matthew 24:7 | Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. |
| 3 | 2 Chronicles 33:11 | So the LORD brought against them the military commanders of the king of Assyria, who captured Manasseh, put a hook in his nose, bound him with bronze shackles, and took him to Babylon. |
| 4 | Amos 3:6 | If a ram’s horn sounds in a city, do the people not tremble? If calamity comes to a city, has not the LORD caused it? |
| 5 | 2 Chronicles 13:17 | Then Abijah and his people struck them with a mighty blow, and 500,000 chosen men of Israel fell slain. |
| 6 | Isaiah 10:6 | I will send him against a godless nation; I will dispatch him against a people destined for My rage, to take spoils and seize plunder, and to trample them down like clay in the streets. |
| 7 | Luke 21:9–10 | When you hear of wars and rebellions, do not be alarmed. These things must happen first, but the end is not imminent.” Then He told them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. |
| 8 | Judges 2:14 | Then the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He delivered them into the hands of those who plundered them. He sold them into the hands of their enemies all around, whom they were no longer able to resist. |
| 9 | Mark 13:8 | Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, as well as famines. These are the beginning of birth pains. |
| 10 | Psalms 106:41 | He delivered them into the hand of the nations, and those who hated them ruled over them. |
2 Chronicles 15:6 Summary
This verse, 2 Chronicles 15:6, tells us that when people turn away from God, He sometimes allows troubles and hardships to come into their lives to help them see their need for Him. This can include conflicts between nations and cities, as well as personal struggles. But even in the midst of these challenges, God is always available to those who seek Him, as we see in 2 Chronicles 15:4. By turning to God in our distress, we can find hope and comfort, and trust that He is working everything out for our good, as in Romans 8:28.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God afflicted the nations with all kinds of adversity?
This means that God allowed various troubles and hardships to come upon the nations as a form of judgment, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:15, where God warns of curses for disobedience.
Is this verse saying that God is responsible for all the evil in the world?
While God is sovereign over all things, including evil, this verse is specifically highlighting His role in judging sin, as seen in 2 Chronicles 15:6, and not necessarily causing evil for its own sake, as seen in James 1:13-14 where it says God does not tempt anyone with evil.
How can we understand the concept of one nation crushing another in the context of this verse?
This phrase is describing the chaotic state of the world when people turn away from God, leading to conflict and destruction, as seen in Judges 17:6, where every man does what is right in his own eyes, resulting in a lawless society.
What is the purpose of God afflicting nations with adversity?
The purpose is to draw people back to Himself, as seen in 2 Chronicles 15:4, where in their distress they turned to the Lord, the God of Israel, and sought Him, and He was found by them, illustrating God's desire to bring people to repentance and faith, as in 2 Peter 3:9.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have seen God's judgment in my own life or in the world around me, and how have I responded to it?
- How can I apply the principle of seeking God in times of distress, as seen in 2 Chronicles 15:4, to my own life when I face challenges?
- In what ways can I be a source of hope and comfort to those around me who may be experiencing adversity, and how can I point them to God's love and redemption?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be experiencing 'adversity' or challenges, and how can I trust God to work them out for my good, as in Romans 8:28?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 15:6
And nation was destroyed of nation, and city of city,.... Or one tribe of another; as the Ephraimites by the Gileadites, and the tribe of Benjamin by the other tribes; and Shechem by Abimelech, Jude
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 15:6
But when they in their trouble did turn unto the LORD God of Israel, and sought him, he was found of them. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 15:6
Nation was destroyed of nation, i.e. one part of the people of Israel destroyed the other by civil wars; of which see instances, , &c.; , &c. As all the people of Israel are called a nation, so the several tribes and families of them are sometimes called nations, as , compared with .
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 15:6
2 Chronicles 15:6 And nation was destroyed of nation, and city of city: for God did vex them with all adversity.Ver. 6. And nation was destroyed.] Heb., Beaten to pieces: such is the woe of war, that no words, however so wide, are sufficient to set it forth.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 15:6
(6) And nation was destroyed of nation.—And they were crushed, nation by nation and city by city. The verb khathath occurs Isaiah 2:4 (“to beat”); but in its (intensive) passive form only here. Some MSS. have the (intensive) active form, which is found elsewhere. So LXX. and Vulg.: “And nation shall fight against nation.” Nation is gôy, i.e., a community of kindred, such as a tribe or clan, rather than a merely political aggregate. The allusion is to the old feuds and contentions between rival tribes, e.g., between Ephraim and Gilead (Manasseh) (Judges 12), or between Benjamin and the other tribes (Judges 20). The verse vividly pourtrays an internecine strife, like that described in Isaiah 19:2 : “And I will set the Egyptians against the Egyptians, and they shall fight every one against his brother, and every one against his neighbour; city against city, kingdom against kingdom;” or like that depicted by the same prophet (Isaiah 9:18-21): “No man shall spare his brother . . . they shall eat every man the flesh of his own arm [i.e., of his natural ally]: Manasseh, Ephraim; and Ephraim, Manasseh; and they together shall be against Judah.” Did vex them with all adversity.—Had confounded (or, discomfited) them with every kind of distress. (Comp. Zechariah 14:13 : “A great confusion from the Lord.”)
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 15:6
6. nation was destroyed of nation, and city of city] R.V. they were broken in pieces, nation against nation, and city against city. Israel is meant. In the civil strife of the days of the Judges Israel appeared more than once as two nations destroying one another: cp. Judges 8:13-17; Judges 9:26 ff; Judges 12:1 ff; Judges 20:12 ff. vex] Rather, afflict; see 2 Chronicles 15:5.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 15:6
The allusion is probably to the destructions recorded in Judges 9:45; 20:33-48.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 15:6
6. Nation… destroyed of nation — “It is quite in harmony with the rhetorical nature of the passage that the contentions of the Israelites among themselves (for example, in the time of the Judges
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Fullness of the Gentiles by Sir Robert Anderson | Sir Robert Anderson preaches about the main stream of prophecy running through Hebrew history, emphasizing the significance of the Abrahamic race in the Old Testament and the resto |
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At the End of Time - Part 1 by Derek Prince | This sermon delves into the themes of the end of time, eternity, and the importance of focusing on the eternal realm rather than just temporal matters. It emphasizes the contrast b |
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The End Times by David Pawson | In this sermon, the speaker discusses different philosophies of history that people often adopt when interpreting world events. The first view mentioned is the cyclic view, which s |
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What Jesus Believed by Charles Ryrie | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of anarchy that will occur during the tribulation period. He describes the various aspects of anarchy that will take place, such |
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Remember Lot’s Wife by Richard Langworthy | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of being prepared for the second coming of Jesus. He emphasizes that there will be no signs preceding his coming, and compares |
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Road to Reality - Which Road Will You Travel On by K.P. Yohannan | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Jacob and his love for Rachel. Jacob worked for seven years to marry Rachel, but was deceived by her father and ended up marrying |
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The Seven Levels of Judgment - Part 5 by Dan Biser | This sermon delves into the biblical theme of God's response to the wickedness of men through various calamities and weather phenomena. It explores how the children of Israel faced |