2-chronicles 13:20
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
Neither did Jeroboam recover strength again in the days of Abijah: and the LORD struck him, and he died.
American King James Version (AKJV)
Neither did Jeroboam recover strength again in the days of Abijah: and the LORD struck him, and he died.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Neither did Jeroboam recover strength again in the days of Abijah: and Jehovah smote him, and he died.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
And Jeroboam did not get back his power again in the life-time of Abijah; and the Lord sent death on him.
Webster's Revision
Neither did Jeroboam recover strength again in the days of Abijah: and the LORD struck him, and he died.
World English Bible
Neither did Jeroboam recover strength again in the days of Abijah: and Yahweh struck him, and he died.
English Revised Version (ERV)
Neither did Jeroboam recover strength again in the days of Abijah: and the LORD smote him, and he died.
Clarke's 2-chronicles 13:20 Bible Commentary
The Lord struck him, and he died - Who died? Abijah or Jeroboam? Some think it was Jeroboam; some, that it was Abijah. Both rabbins and Christians are divided on this point; nor is it yet settled. The prevailing opinion is that Jeroboam is meant, who was struck then with that disease of which he died about two years after; for he did not die till two years after Abijah: see 1 Kings 14:20; 1 Kings 15:9. It seems as if Jeroboam was meant, not Abijah.
Barnes's 2-chronicles 13:20 Bible Commentary
Jeroboam's death was a judgment upon him for his sins. Chronologically speaking, his death is here out of place, for he outlived Abijah at least two years (compare the marginal reference and 1 Kings 15:9); but the writer, not intending to recur to his history, is naturally led to carry it on to its termination.
Wesley's 2-chronicles 13:20 Bible Commentary
13:20 The Lord struck him - He escaped the sword of Abijah: but God struck him: there is no escaping his sword.
