2 Chronicles 28:5

Wherefore the LORD his God delivered him into the hand of the king of Syria; and they smote him, and carried away a great multitude of them captives, and brought [them] to Damascus. And he was also delivered into the hand of the king of Israel, who smote him with a great slaughter.

Wherefore the LORD {H3068} his God {H430} delivered {H5414} him into the hand {H3027} of the king {H4428} of Syria {H758}; and they smote {H5221} him, and carried away {H7617} a great multitude {H1419} of them captives {H7633}, and brought {H935} them to Damascus {H1834}. And he was also delivered {H5414} into the hand {H3027} of the king {H4428} of Israel {H3478}, who smote {H5221} him with a great {H1419} slaughter {H4347}.

Because of this, ADONAI his God handed him over to the king of Aram; they attacked him and carried off from his people a great number of captives, bringing them to Dammesek. In addition, he was handed over to the king of Isra'el, who inflicted on him a great massacre.

So the LORD his God delivered Ahaz into the hand of the king of Aram, who attacked him and took many captives to Damascus. Ahaz was also delivered into the hand of the king of Israel, who struck him with great force.

Wherefore Jehovah his God delivered him into the hand of the king of Syria; and they smote him, and carried away of his a great multitude of captives, and brought them to Damascus. And he was also delivered into the hand of the king of Israel, who smote him with a great slaughter.

2 Chronicles 28:5 details the immediate and severe consequences King Ahaz of Judah faced due to his profound wickedness and idolatry. This verse highlights God's active role in delivering Ahaz and his kingdom into the hands of hostile neighbors.

Context

This verse follows directly from the description of King Ahaz's reign, which began in 2 Chronicles 28:1. Ahaz was one of Judah's most wicked kings, forsaking the LORD and introducing widespread idolatry, including making molten images for Baalim and burning his children as sacrifices (2 Chronicles 28:2-4). The phrase "Wherefore the LORD his God delivered him" directly attributes the ensuing disasters to God's judgment upon Ahaz's apostasy. At this time, Judah was caught between the rising power of Assyria and the regional conflicts with Syria and Israel.

Key Themes

  • Divine Judgment for Disobedience: The primary theme is God's active judgment against Ahaz's profound unfaithfulness. The text explicitly states that the LORD "delivered him," underscoring divine sovereignty over historical events and the consequences of national disobedience to His covenant.
  • Consequences of Idolatry: Ahaz's embrace of pagan practices, including child sacrifice, brought severe punishment upon Judah. The capturing of a "great multitude" and the "great slaughter" demonstrate the devastating impact of a leader's spiritual rebellion on his people.
  • Regional Conflicts and God's Hand: Judah faced attacks from both Syria (under King Rezin, though not named here) and the northern kingdom of Israel (under King Pekah, also not named in this verse but mentioned in 2 Chronicles 28:6). This verse shows that even these geopolitical conflicts were orchestrated by God as instruments of His discipline.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew word for "delivered" is nātan (נָתַן), which means "to give," "to place," or "to hand over." In this context, it signifies an active handing over by God, emphasizing that these defeats were not mere misfortunes but direct acts of divine judgment. The phrase "great slaughter" (מַכָּה גְדוֹלָה, makkāh gᵉdôlāh) powerfully conveys the immense loss of life and the severity of the defeat at the hands of the king of Israel.

Practical Application

2 Chronicles 28:5 serves as a powerful reminder that there are serious consequences for rebellion against God, especially for those in positions of leadership. It illustrates that God is just and will not tolerate persistent idolatry and wickedness among His people. For believers today, this verse underscores the importance of faithfulness, the dangers of spiritual compromise, and the reality of God's discipline for His children, which, though painful, is ultimately for their good and restoration.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Isaiah 7:1

    ¶ And it came to pass in the days of Ahaz the son of Jotham, the son of Uzziah, king of Judah, [that] Rezin the king of Syria, and Pekah the son of Remaliah, king of Israel, went up toward Jerusalem to war against it, but could not prevail against it.

  • 2 Kings 16:5

    ¶ Then Rezin king of Syria and Pekah son of Remaliah king of Israel came up to Jerusalem to war: and they besieged Ahaz, but could not overcome [him].

  • 2 Kings 16:6

    At that time Rezin king of Syria recovered Elath to Syria, and drave the Jews from Elath: and the Syrians came to Elath, and dwelt there unto this day.

  • 2 Chronicles 24:24

    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.

  • 2 Chronicles 33:11

    ¶ Wherefore the LORD brought upon them the captains of the host of the king of Assyria, which took Manasseh among the thorns, and bound him with fetters, and carried him to Babylon.

  • Isaiah 7:6

    Let us go up against Judah, and vex it, and let us make a breach therein for us, and set a king in the midst of it, [even] the son of Tabeal:

  • Judges 2:14

    And the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel, and he delivered them into the hands of spoilers that spoiled them, and he sold them into the hands of their enemies round about, so that they could not any longer stand before their enemies.

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