2 Chronicles 25:22 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Judah was put to the worse before Israel, and they fled every man to his tent.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Judah was defeated by Israel, and all the soldiers ran away to their homes.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes how Judah's army was completely defeated by Israel and scattered in retreat.

📚 Historical Context

This verse describes the aftermath of a battle between King Amaziah of Judah and King Jehoash of Israel around 790 BC. Amaziah had challenged Israel to war after his victory over Edom, but despite warnings, he pressed forward with this conflict. The phrase 'fled every man to his tent' was a common biblical expression meaning the army completely disbanded and soldiers returned to their homes.

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