2 Chronicles 13:21 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

But Abijah waxed mighty, and married fourteen wives, and begat twenty and two sons, and sixteen daughters.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But Abijah grew strong and powerful, and married fourteen wives, and had twenty-two sons and sixteen daughters.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows that King Abijah became very powerful and had a large family with multiple wives and many children.

📚 Historical Context

Abijah was the king of Judah during a period of division in Israel after Solomon's death, facing conflict with the northern kingdom led by Jeroboam. In the narrative of 2 Chronicles 13, Abijah's reliance on God's covenant led to a military victory, after which he grew in strength and established a large family. This reflects the ancient cultural emphasis on numerous descendants as a sign of divine blessing and prosperity.

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