2 Chronicles 12

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 12 of 36

1 And it happened, when the kingdom of Rehoboam was settled, and when he was strong, he forsook the Law of Jehovah, and all Israel with him.

2 And it happened in the fifth year of King Rehoboam, Shishak the king of Egypt came against Jerusalem because they had acted unfaithfully against Jehovah.

3 He came with a thousand and two hundred chariots, and with sixty thousand horsemen. And there was no counting the people who came with him out of Egypt: Lybians, Sukkiims, and Cushites.

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Chapter Summary

Rehoboam, forsaking the Lord, is punished by Shishak. He and the leaders repenting, are delivered from destruction, but not from plunder. The reign and death of Rehoboam.

Key Hebrew Words

עָזַב to forsake, abandon H5800 · TWOT 1594
כָּנַע to humble oneself H3665 · TWOT 1001
מָעַל to act unfaithfully H4603 · TWOT 1230
דָּרַשׁ to seek (Jehovah) H1875 · TWOT 455
פְּלֵיטָה deliverance, escape H6413 · TWOT 1774d
חֵמָה fury, wrath H2534 · TWOT 860a

People & Context

Rehoboam

King of Judah who forsakes the Law, is invaded, then humbles himself and is spared full destruction.

Shishak

King of Egypt who attacks Jerusalem and carries off the treasures of the temple and palace.

Shemaiah

The prophet who declares Jehovah's word of judgment and then of partial deliverance to Rehoboam.

Solomon

Rehoboam's father, who had made the golden shields that Shishak now plunders.

Naamah the Ammonitess

Rehoboam's mother, named in the summary of his reign.

Iddo

The seer whose records, with Shemaiah's, contain the genealogical acts of Rehoboam.

Timeline

Rehoboam Forsakes the Law

Once his kingdom is established and strong, Rehoboam and all Israel with him forsake the Law of Jehovah.

2 Chronicles 12:1
Shishak Invades Judah

In Rehoboam's fifth year, King Shishak of Egypt invades with a massive army of chariots and horsemen due to Judah's unfaithfulness.

2 Chronicles 12:2-4
Shemaiah Prophesies Doom and Leaders Repent

Shemaiah tells Rehoboam that God has forsaken them. The leaders and the king humble themselves, acknowledging God's righteousness.

2 Chronicles 12:5-6

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