2 Chronicles 25:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 25:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 25:20 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But Amaziah would not hear; for it came of God, that he might deliver them into the hand of their enemies, because they ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 25:20 — KJV
“But Amaziah would not hear; for it came of God, that he might deliver them into the hand of their enemies, because they sought after the gods of Edom.”
— 2 Chronicles 25:20 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 25:20 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 25:20
“But Sihon king of Heshbon would not let us pass by him: for the LORD thy God hardened his spirit, and made his heart obstinate, that he might deliver him into thy hand, as appeareth this day.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 25:20: would, hear, god
“Wherefore the anger of the LORD was kindled against Amaziah, and he sent unto him a prophet, which said unto him, Why hast thou sought after the gods of the people, which could not deliver their own people out of thine hand?”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 25:20: amaziah, god, deliver
“And stay ye not, but pursue after your enemies, and smite the hindmost of them; suffer them not to enter into their cities: for the LORD your God hath delivered them into your hand. smite...: Heb. cut off the tail”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 25:20: god, deliver, into
“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 25:20: came, god, deliver
“For the army of the Syrians came with a small company of men, and the LORD delivered a very great host into their hand, because they had forsaken the LORD God of their fathers. So they executed judgment against Joash.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 25:20: came, god, deliver
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