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2 Chronicles 10

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 10 of 36

1 And Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had come to Shechem to make him king.

2 And it happened, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat heard, he being in Egypt because he had fled from the face of Solomon the king, Jeroboam returned from Egypt.

3 And they sent and called for him. And Jeroboam and all Israel came and spoke to Rehoboam, saying,

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Chapter Summary

The Israelites, assembled at Shechem to crown Rehoboam, by Jeroboam they ask for relaxation of the hard service to him. Rehoboam answers them roughly. Ten tribes revolting kill Hadoram and make Rehoboam to flee.

Key Hebrew Words

נַחֲלָ֣ה possession H5159 · TWOT 1342a
יְהוּדָ֑ה Judah H3063 · TWOT 850c
שְׁלֹמֹ֣ה Solomon H8010 · TWOT 2401i
יִסַּ֤ר discipline H3256 · TWOT 877
יְרוּשָׁלִָֽם Jerusalem H3389 · TWOT 912

People & Context

Rehoboam Goes to Shechem

Rehoboam travels to Shechem where all Israel gathers to make him king.

Jeroboam Returns from Egypt

Jeroboam the son of Nebat hears of Solomon's death and returns from Egypt.

Israel Asks for a Lighter Yoke

Jeroboam and Israel ask Rehoboam to lighten the heavy yoke placed on them by Solomon in exchange for their service.

Timeline

Rehoboam Goes to Shechem

Rehoboam travels to Shechem where all Israel gathers to make him king.

2 Chronicles 10:1
Jeroboam Returns from Egypt

Jeroboam the son of Nebat hears of Solomon's death and returns from Egypt.

2 Chronicles 10:2-3
Israel Asks for a Lighter Yoke

Jeroboam and Israel ask Rehoboam to lighten the heavy yoke placed on them by Solomon in exchange for their service.

2 Chronicles 10:4-5

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