2 Chronicles 14:14

French (BFC) 1997 (Bible en Français Courant)

Ils attaquèrent même les campements des gardiens de troupeaux et s'emparèrent d'un grand nombre de moutons et de chameaux. Après quoi, ils regagnèrent Jérusalem.

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes how King Asa's army conquered the cities around Gerar because the fear of the Lord fell upon them. They took a lot of spoils from these cities because there was a lot of wealth there.

Explained for Children

Imagine if you and your friends were playing a game where everyone was so scared of the big playground bully that they didn't even try to fight back. That's kind of like what happened here. The people were so scared of God that they didn't fight back, and Asa's team took lots of toys and treats from their houses.

Historical Background

This passage is from the Book of Chronicles, which was written around 400 BC, long after the events described. The author is likely a priest or scribe during the post-exilic period, writing for the Jewish community returning from Babylonian exile to remind them of their past glory and God’s protection.

Living It Out Today

In modern terms, this might apply to a situation where a team excels because of the confidence and unity they find in their faith, leading them to accomplish tasks that they might have feared before. It could be a sports team or a group of volunteers feeling empowered by their faith.

Topics

• faith
• conquest
• spoils
• fear of the Lord
• protection
• victory

Related Verses

• Joshua 6:21
• Exodus 14:24
• Joshua 23:10
• 1 Samuel 11:8
• Deuteronomy 2:25

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the fear of the Lord come upon the cities?

The fear of the Lord likely refers to a deep reverence and respect for God's power, which made the cities surrender without fighting, recognizing the might and justice of God's chosen people.

What does it mean by 'exceeding much spoil'?

This means that the cities were rich with valuable goods and wealth, which were taken as spoils or rewards after the cities were conquered.

How does this relate to faith and victory?

This verse illustrates that faith can lead to victories beyond what one might expect, as the fear of the Lord empowered the army of King Asa.

What lessons can be drawn from this for today?

Today, we can see how unity and faith can lead to unexpected successes and how respect for God can influence people’s actions and outcomes in various situations.