And nation was destroyed of nation, and city of city: for God did vex them with all adversity.
Study Helps
Interpretation
This verse continues the thought already in view and fits the wider themes of temple and reform in 2 Chronicles.
Glossary
- City People
- The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).