¹¹ Every morning and evening^(A) they present burnt offerings and fragrant incense^(B) to the Lord. They set out the bread on the ceremonially clean table^(C) and light the lamps^(D) on the gold lampstand every evening. We are observing the requirements of the Lord our God. But you have forsaken him. ¹² God is with us; he is our leader. His priests with their trumpets will sound the battle cry against you.^(E) People of Israel, do not fight against the Lord,^(F) the God of your ancestors, for you will not succeed.”^(G)

¹³ Now Jeroboam had sent troops around to the rear, so that while he was in front of Judah the ambush^(H) was behind them.