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Old Testament2 Chronicles · Chapter 15

2 Chronicles 15:6

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 15:6 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

2 Chronicles 15:6 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The NIV reads: "Nation was being crushed by nation and city by city, for God was troubling them with every kind of distress." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

2 Chronicles 15:6 — NIV

Nation was being crushed by nation and city by city, for God was troubling them with every kind of distress.

2 Chronicles 15:6 (NIV)

Cross-References for 2 Chronicles 15:6

Because the power of Midian was so oppressive, the Israelites prepared shelters for themselves in mountain clefts, caves and strongholds.

Illustrates national distress and lack of peace

“I will stir up Egyptian against Egyptian— brother will fight against brother, neighbor against neighbor, city against city, kingdom against kingdom.

Describes internal conflict and societal breakdown

Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places.

Prophetic parallel of widespread conflict and instability

In those days it was not safe to travel about, for all the inhabitants of the lands were in great turmoil.

Immediate context describing similar conditions

Before that time there was no wage for people or hire for animals. No one could go about their business safely because of their enemies, since I had turned everyone against their neighbor.

Describes a time of societal breakdown and insecurity

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey