2 Chronicles 36:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 36:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 36:20 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And them that had escaped from the sword carried he away to Babylon; where they were servants to him and his sons until ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 36:20 — KJV
“And them that had escaped from the sword carried he away to Babylon; where they were servants to him and his sons until the reign of the kingdom of Persia: them...: Heb. the remainder from the sword”
— 2 Chronicles 36:20 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 36:20 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 36:20
“While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The Chaldeans made out three bands, and fell upon the camels, and have carried them away, yea, and slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee. fell: Heb. rushed”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 36:20: escaped, sword, carried
“And it came to pass, as he was worshipping in the house of Nisroch his god, that Adrammelech and Sharezer his sons smote him with the sword: and they escaped into the land of Armenia. And Esarhaddon his son reigned in his stead. Armenia: Heb. Ararat”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 36:20: escaped, sword, sons
“And it came to pass, as he was worshipping in the house of Nisroch his god, that Adrammelech and Sharezer his sons smote him with the sword; and they escaped into the land of Armenia: and Esarhaddon his son reigned in his stead. Armenia: Heb. Ararat”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 36:20: escaped, sword, sons
“Until the LORD removed Israel out of his sight, as he had said by all his servants the prophets. So was Israel carried away out of their own land to Assyria unto this day.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 36:20: carried, away, servants
“And they slew the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and put out the eyes of Zedekiah, and bound him with fetters of brass, and carried him to Babylon. put...: Heb. made blind”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 36:20: carried, babylon, sons
Pray 2 Chronicles 36:20
Generate a Prayer from 2 Chronicles 36:20
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse