2 Chronicles 13:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 13:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 13:8 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And now ye think to withstand the kingdom of the LORD in the hand of the sons of David; and ye be a great multitude, and..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 13:8 — KJV
“And now ye think to withstand the kingdom of the LORD in the hand of the sons of David; and ye be a great multitude, and there are with you golden calves, which Jeroboam made you for gods.”
— 2 Chronicles 13:8 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 13:8 in Context — About the Book of 2 Chronicles
2 Chronicles follows the kings of Judah from Solomon's temple dedication to the Babylonian exile, spotlighting every revival along the way. Its most quoted promise — if my people humble themselves and pray — remains the Bible's clearest formula for national and personal restoration.
Cross-References for 2 Chronicles 13:8
“Thy fathers went down into Egypt with threescore and ten persons; and now the LORD thy God hath made thee as the stars of heaven for multitude.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 13:8: now, lord, sons
“And David said unto Gad, I am in a great strait: let us fall now into the hand of the LORD; for his mercies are great: and let me not fall into the hand of man. are great: or, are many”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 13:8: now, lord, hand
“And, behold, there came a prophet unto Ahab king of Israel, saying, Thus saith the LORD, Hast thou seen all this great multitude? behold, I will deliver it into thine hand this day; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD. came: Heb. approached”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 13:8: now, lord, hand
“And there came a man of God, and spake unto the king of Israel, and said, Thus saith the LORD, Because the Syrians have said, The LORD is God of the hills, but he is not God of the valleys, therefore will I deliver all this great multitude into thine hand, and ye shall know that I am the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 13:8: now, lord, hand
“For he rent Israel from the house of David; and they made Jeroboam the son of Nebat king: and Jeroboam drave Israel from following the LORD, and made them sin a great sin.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 13:8: lord, david, great
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