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2 Chronicles 28:15
15Then the four men just mentioned by name came forward and distributed clothes from the plunder to the prisoners who were naked. They provided clothing and sandals to wear, gave them enough food and drink, and dressed their wounds with olive oil. They put those who were weak on donkeys and took all the prisoners back to their own people in Jericho, the city of palms. Then they returned to Samaria.
2 Chronicles 28:15 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And the men which were expressed by name rose up, and took the captives, and with the spoil clothed all that were naked among them, and arrayed them, and shod them, and gave them to eat and to drink, and anointed them, and carried all the feeble of them upon asses, and brought them to Jericho, the city of palm trees, to their brethren: then they returned to Samaria.
- New International Version (NIV)The men designated by name took the prisoners, and from the plunder they clothed all who were naked. They provided them with clothes and sandals, food and drink, and healing balm. All those who were weak they put on donkeys. So they took them back to their fellow Israelites at Jericho, the City of Palms, and returned to Samaria.
- English Standard Version (ESV)And the men who have been mentioned by name rose and took the captives, and with the spoil they clothed all who were naked among them. They clothed them, gave them sandals, provided them with food and drink, and anointed them, and carrying all the feeble among them on donkeys, they brought them to their kinsfolk at Jericho, the city of palm trees. Then they returned to Samaria.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Then the men who were designated by name rose up and took the captives, and from the spoil they clothed all who were naked among them, dressed them and gave them sandals, gave them food and drink, and anointed them; and they let all the feeble ones ride on donkeys. So they brought them to their brethren at Jericho, the city of palm trees. Then they returned to Samaria.
Context of 2 Chronicles 28:15
13“You must not bring the prisoners here!” they declared. “We cannot afford to add to our sins and guilt. Our guilt is already great, and the Lord’s fierce anger is already turned against Israel.” 14So the warriors released the prisoners and handed over the plunder in the sight of the leaders and all the people. Then the four men just mentioned by name came forward and distributed clothes from the plunder to the prisoners who were naked. They provided clothing and sandals to wear, gave them enough food and drink, and dressed their wounds with olive oil. They put those who were weak on donkeys and took all the prisoners back to their own people in Jericho, the city of palms. Then they returned to Samaria. 16At that time King Ahaz of Judah asked the king of Assyria for help. 17The armies of Edom had again invaded Judah and taken captives.
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וַיָּקֻ֣מוּ הָאֲנָשִׁים֩ אֲשֶׁר־נִקְּב֨וּ בְשֵׁמ֜וֹת וַיַּחֲזִ֣יקוּ בַשִּׁבְיָ֗ה וְכָֽל־מַעֲרֻמֵּיהֶם֮ הִלְבִּ֣ישׁוּ מִן־הַשָּׁלָל֒ וַיַּלְבִּשׁ֣וּם וַ֠יַּנְעִלוּם וַיַּאֲכִל֨וּם וַיַּשְׁק֜וּם וַיְסֻכ֗וּם וַיְנַהֲל֤וּם בַּחֲמֹרִים֙ לְכָל־כּוֹשֵׁ֔ל וַיְבִיא֛וּם יְרֵח֥וֹ עִיר־הַתְּמָרִ֖ים אֵ֣צֶל אֲחֵיהֶ֑ם וַיָּשׁ֖וּבוּ שֹׁמְרֽוֹן׃ פRead the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- And the menאֱנוֹשׁ'ĕnôsh · humanH582
- which were expressedנָקַבnâqab · to pierceH5344
- by nameשֵׁםshêm · nameH8034
- rose upקוּםqûm · to arise: riseH6965
- and tookחָזַקchâzaq · to strengthen: holdH2388
- the captivesשִׁבְיָהshibyâh · captiveH7633
- and with the spoilשָׁלָלshâlâl · spoilH7998
- clothedלָבֵשׁlâbash lâbêsh · to clotheH3847
- all that were nakedמַעֲרֹםma‛ărôm · nakedH4636
- them, and shodנָעַלnâ‛al · to shoeH5274
- them, and gave them to eatאָכַל'âkal · to eatH398
- and to drinkשָׁקָהshâqâh · to water: drinkH8248
- and anointedסוּךְsûk · to anointH5480
- them, and carriedנָהַלnâhal · to guideH5095
- all the feebleכָּשַׁלkâshal · to stumbleH3782
- of them upon assesחֲמוֹרchămôr chămôr · donkeyH2543
- and broughtבּוֹאbô' · to come (in): bringH935
- them to Jerichoיְרִיחוֹyerîychô yerêchô yerîychôh · JerichoH3405
- the cityעִיר‛îyr ‛âr ‛âyar · excitementH5892
- of palm treesעִיר הַתְּמָרִים‛îyr hattemârîym · Ir-hatmarimH5899
- of palm treesתָּמָרtâmâr · palmH8558
- toאֵ֫צֶל'êtsel · besideH681
- their brethrenאָח'âch · brother: male-relativeH251
- then they returnedשׁוּבshûb · to return: returnH7725
- to Samariaשֹׁמְרוֹןshômerôn · SamariaH8111
Cross-references for 2 Chronicles 28:15
- 2 Chronicles 28:12Then some of the leaders of Israel—Azariah son of Jehohanan, Berekiah son of Meshillemoth, Jehizkiah son of Shallum, and Amasa son of Hadlai—agreed with this and confronted the men returning from battle.
- Job 31:15For God created both me and my servants. He created us both in the womb.
- Isaiah 58:7Share your food with the hungry, and give shelter to the homeless. Give clothes to those who need them, and do not hide from relatives who need your help.
- Matthew 25:35For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home.
- Acts 9:39So Peter returned with them; and as soon as he arrived, they took him to the upstairs room. The room was filled with widows who were weeping and showing him the coats and other clothes Dorcas had made for them.
- 1 Timothy 5:10She must be well respected by everyone because of the good she has done. Has she brought up her children well? Has she been kind to strangers and served other believers humbly? Has she helped those who are in trouble? Has she always been ready to do good?
- James 2:15Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing,
- 1 John 3:17If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion—how can God’s love be in that person?
- 2 Kings 6:22“Of course not!” Elisha replied. “Do we kill prisoners of war? Give them food and drink and send them home again to their master.”
- Proverbs 25:21If your enemies are hungry, give them food to eat. If they are thirsty, give them water to drink.
- Luke 6:27“But to you who are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you.
- Luke 8:27As Jesus was climbing out of the boat, a man who was possessed by demons came out to meet him. For a long time he had been homeless and naked, living in the tombs outside the town.
- Romans 12:20Instead, “If your enemies are hungry, feed them. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals of shame on their heads.”
- Romans 15:1We who are strong must be considerate of those who are sensitive about things like this. We must not just please ourselves.
- Deuteronomy 34:3the Negev; the Jordan Valley with Jericho—the city of palms—as far as Zoar.
- Judges 1:16When the tribe of Judah left Jericho—the city of palms—the Kenites, who were descendants of Moses’ father-in-law, traveled with them into the wilderness of Judah. They settled among the people there, near the town of Arad in the Negev.
Commentaries on 2 Chronicles 28:15
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 15Jericho, which lies much farther from Samaria than many points of the territory of Judah, was perhaps selected because the captives had been carried off principally from this point; or because there may have been less danger of falling in with portions of Pekah‘s army on this than on the direct route.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1515. the men which were expressed by name rose up--These were either the "heads of the children of Ephraim" (mentioned 2Ch 28:12), or some other leading individuals chosen for the benevolent office. Under their kindly superintendence, the prisoners were not only released, but out of the spoils were comfortably relieved with food and clothing, and conveyed as far as Jericho on their way back to their own homes. This is a beautiful incident, and full of…Read the comment
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Commentaries on 2 Chronicles 28
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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