2 Chronicles 28:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 28:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 28:9 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But a prophet of the LORD was there, whose name was Oded: and he went out before the host that came to Samaria, and said..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 28:9 — KJV
“But a prophet of the LORD was there, whose name was Oded: and he went out before the host that came to Samaria, and said unto them, Behold, because the LORD God of your fathers was wroth with Judah, he hath delivered them into your hand, and ye have slain them in a rage that reacheth up unto heaven.”
— 2 Chronicles 28:9 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 28:9 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 28:9
“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 28:9: lord, host, came
“The LORD hath returned upon thee all the blood of the house of Saul, in whose stead thou hast reigned; and the LORD hath delivered the kingdom into the hand of Absalom thy son: and, behold, thou art taken in thy mischief, because thou art a bloody man. behold...: Heb. behold thee in thy evil”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 28:9: lord, whose, behold
“Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, of Ahab the son of Kolaiah, and of Zedekiah the son of Maaseiah, which prophesy a lie unto you in my name; Behold, I will deliver them into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon; and he shall slay them before your eyes;”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 28:9: lord, name, before
“Behold, the LORD thy God hath set the land before thee: go up and possess it, as the LORD God of thy fathers hath said unto thee; fear not, neither be discouraged.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 28:9: lord, before, behold
“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 28:9: lord, went, god
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