Ambushment
TextsWhat is the meaning of Ambushment in the Bible?
The Hebrew noun 'ambushment' appears in 2 Chronicles 13:13, while the Revised Version translates the corresponding term in 2 Chronicles 20:22 as 'liers-in-wait'.
TEXTUAL SIGNIFICANCE
Comparing these translations clarifies how specific Hebrew military terminology is rendered in English, aiding accurate comprehension of ancient battle narratives.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Manuscript & Literary Context: Notice how Ambushment functions as an authoritative historical witness connecting earlier prophetic promises with scripture's broader fulfillment.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Ambushment in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Ambushment clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
2 Chronicles 13:132 Chronicles 20:22
Related Topics
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Ambushment." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/ambushment/