For behold, our fathers have fallen by the sword, and our sons, our daughters, and our wives are in captivity because of this.
Parallel translations
- WEB For, behold, our fathers have fallen by the sword, and our sons and our daughters and our wives are in captivity for this.
- KJV For, lo, our fathers have fallen by the sword, and our sons and our daughters and our wives are in captivity for this.
- BSB For behold, this is why our fathers have fallen by the sword, and our sons and daughters and wives are in captivity.
- NKJV For indeed, because of this our fathers have fallen by the sword; and our sons, our daughters, and our wives are in captivity.
- NLT Because of this, our fathers have been killed in battle, and our sons and daughters and wives have been captured.
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Quick answer
He notes that their fathers fell by the sword and their families were taken captive because of this sin. The recent defeats are tied directly to covenant unfaithfulness.
Overview
Hezekiah reminds the assembly that their losses in war and captivity are the bitter fruit of forsaking the LORD. By connecting present suffering to past sin, he motivates wholehearted repentance and reform. The grievous cost of sin highlighted here magnifies the deliverance God provides, fulfilled in Christ who redeems His people from bondage and death.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- 2 Chr 28:17For again the Edomites had come and struck Judah, and carried away captives.
- 2 Chr 28:5–8Therefore Yahweh his God delivered him into the hand of the king of Syria. They struck him, and carried away from him a great multitude of captives, and brought them to Damascus. He was also delivered into the hand of the king of Israel, who struck him with a great slaughter.
- Lev 26:17I will set my face against you, and you will be struck before your enemies. Those who hate you will rule over you; and you will flee when no one pursues you.
- Lam 5:7Our fathers sinned, and are no more; We have borne their iniquities.
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