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2 Chronicles 12

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1¶ And it came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom, and had strengthened himself, he forsook the law of the LORD, and all Israel with him.

2And it came to pass, [that] in the fifth year of king Rehoboam Shishak king of Egypt came up against Jerusalem, because they had transgressed against the LORD,

3With twelve hundred chariots, and threescore thousand horsemen: and the people [were] without number that came with him out of Egypt; the Lubims, the Sukkiims, and the Ethiopians.

4And he took the fenced cities which [pertained] to Judah, and came to Jerusalem.

5Then came Shemaiah the prophet to Rehoboam, and [to] the princes of Judah, that were gathered together to Jerusalem because of Shishak, and said unto them, Thus saith the LORD, Ye have forsaken me, and therefore have I also left you in the hand of Shishak.

6Whereupon the princes of Israel and the king humbled themselves; and they said, The LORD [is] righteous.

7And when the LORD saw that they humbled themselves, the word of the LORD came to Shemaiah, saying, They have humbled themselves; [therefore] I will not destroy them, but I will grant them some deliverance; and my wrath shall not be poured out upon Jerusalem by the hand of Shishak.

8Nevertheless they shall be his servants; that they may know my service, and the service of the kingdoms of the countries.

9So Shishak king of Egypt came up against Jerusalem, and took away the treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the king's house; he took all: he carried away also the shields of gold which Solomon had made.

10Instead of which king Rehoboam made shields of brass, and committed [them] to the hands of the chief of the guard, that kept the entrance of the king's house.

11And when the king entered into the house of the LORD, the guard came and fetched them, and brought them again into the guard chamber.

12And when he humbled himself, the wrath of the LORD turned from him, that he would not destroy [him] altogether: and also in Judah things went well.

13¶ So king Rehoboam strengthened himself in Jerusalem, and reigned: for Rehoboam [was] one and forty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city which the LORD had chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, to put his name there. And his mother's name [was] Naamah an Ammonitess.

14And he did evil, because he prepared not his heart to seek the LORD.

15Now the acts of Rehoboam, first and last, [are] they not written in the book of Shemaiah the prophet, and of Iddo the seer concerning genealogies? And [there were] wars between Rehoboam and Jeroboam continually.

16And Rehoboam slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David: and Abijah his son reigned in his stead.

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Abijam: King of Judah 2 Chronicles 12:16

And Rehoboam rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. And his son Abijah reigned in his place.

Ammonites: Solomon Takes Wives From 2 Chronicles 12:13

Thus King Rehoboam established himself in Jerusalem. He was forty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city the LORD had chosen from all the tribes of Israel in which to put His Name. His mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite.

Backsliders: Rehoboam 2 Chronicles 12:1, 2

After Rehoboam had established his sovereignty and royal power, he and all Israel with him forsook the Law of the LORD. / In the fifth year of Rehoboam’s reign, because they had been unfaithful to the LORD, Shishak king of Egypt came up and attacked Jerusalem

Books: Not Extant, but Mentioned in Scripture: Shemaiah 2 Chronicles 12:15

Now the acts of Rehoboam, from first to last, are they not written in the records of Shemaiah the Prophet and of Iddo the Seer concerning the genealogies? There was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam throughout their days.

Brass: Articles Made of Armor 2 Chronicles 12:10

Then King Rehoboam made bronze shields in their place and committed them to the care of the captains of the guard on duty at the entrance to the royal palace.

Cavalry: Mounted: On Horses 2 Chronicles 12:3

with 1,200 chariots, 60,000 horsemen, and countless troops who came with him out of Egypt—Libyans, Sukkites, and Cushites.

Chariot for War 2 Chronicles 12:2, 3

In the fifth year of Rehoboam’s reign, because they had been unfaithful to the LORD, Shishak king of Egypt came up and attacked Jerusalem / with 1,200 chariots, 60,000 horsemen, and countless troops who came with him out of Egypt—Libyans, Sukkites, and Cushites.

Copper Brass: Made Into: Shields 2 Chronicles 12:10

Then King Rehoboam made bronze shields in their place and committed them to the care of the captains of the guard on duty at the entrance to the royal palace.

Egyptians: Invade the Land of Israel: Under Shishak 2 Chronicles 12:2–9

In the fifth year of Rehoboam’s reign, because they had been unfaithful to the LORD, Shishak king of Egypt came up and attacked Jerusalem / with 1,200 chariots, 60,000 horsemen, and countless troops who came with him out of Egypt—Libyans, Sukkites, and Cushites. / He captured the fortified cities of Judah and came as far as Jerusalem.

Ethiopia: Warriors of 2 Chronicles 12:3

with 1,200 chariots, 60,000 horsemen, and countless troops who came with him out of Egypt—Libyans, Sukkites, and Cushites.

Forsaking God: Kingdom of Judah 2 Chronicles 12:1, 5

After Rehoboam had established his sovereignty and royal power, he and all Israel with him forsook the Law of the LORD. / Then Shemaiah the prophet came to Rehoboam and the leaders of Judah who had gathered at Jerusalem because of Shishak, and he said to them, “This is what the LORD says: ‘You have forsaken Me; therefore, I have forsaken you into the hand of Shishak.’”

Genealogies: Public Registers Kept of 2 Chronicles 12:15

Now the acts of Rehoboam, from first to last, are they not written in the records of Shemaiah the Prophet and of Iddo the Seer concerning the genealogies? There was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam throughout their days.

Genealogy: General Scriptures Concerning 2 Chronicles 12:15

Now the acts of Rehoboam, from first to last, are they not written in the records of Shemaiah the Prophet and of Iddo the Seer concerning the genealogies? There was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam throughout their days.

God: Preserver: To the Kingdom of Judah: in Delivering from Egypt 2 Chronicles 12:2–12

In the fifth year of Rehoboam’s reign, because they had been unfaithful to the LORD, Shishak king of Egypt came up and attacked Jerusalem / with 1,200 chariots, 60,000 horsemen, and countless troops who came with him out of Egypt—Libyans, Sukkites, and Cushites. / He captured the fortified cities of Judah and came as far as Jerusalem.

Humility: Temporal Judgments Averted By 2 Chronicles 12:6, 7

So the leaders of Israel and the king humbled themselves and said, “The LORD is righteous.” / When the LORD saw that they had humbled themselves, the word of the LORD came to Shemaiah, saying, “They have humbled themselves; I will not destroy them, but will soon grant them deliverance. My wrath will not be poured out on Jerusalem through Shishak.

Iddo: A Prophet 2 Chronicles 12:15

Now the acts of Rehoboam, from first to last, are they not written in the records of Shemaiah the Prophet and of Iddo the Seer concerning the genealogies? There was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam throughout their days.

Ingratitude of Man to God 2 Chronicles 12:1

After Rehoboam had established his sovereignty and royal power, he and all Israel with him forsook the Law of the LORD.

Jerusalem: Calamities of, Mentioned: Taken and Plundered by Shishak 2 Chronicles 12:1–4

After Rehoboam had established his sovereignty and royal power, he and all Israel with him forsook the Law of the LORD. / In the fifth year of Rehoboam’s reign, because they had been unfaithful to the LORD, Shishak king of Egypt came up and attacked Jerusalem / with 1,200 chariots, 60,000 horsemen, and countless troops who came with him out of Egypt—Libyans, Sukkites, and Cushites.

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Sovereignty Of God, his absolute right to do all things according… Jerusalem Called also Salem, Ariel, Jebus, the "city of God," the… Shemaiah Whom Jehovah heard. (1.) A prophet in the reign of… Rehoboam He enlarges the people, the successor of Solomon on the… Ammonite The usual name of the descendants of Ammon, the son… Jeroboam Increase of the people. (1.) The son of Nebat (1… Solomon Peaceful, (Heb. Shelomoh), David's second son by Bathsheba, i.e., the… Prophet (Heb. nabi, from a root meaning "to bubble forth, as… Palace Used now only of royal dwellings, although originally meaning simply… Abijah Father (i.e., "possessor or worshipper") of Jehovah. (1.) 1 Chr.… Chosen Spoken of warriors (Ex. 15:4; Judg. 20:16), of the Hebrew… Naamah The beautiful. (1.) The daughter of Lamech and Zillah (Gen.… Israel The name conferred on Jacob after the great prayer-struggle at… Guard (1.) Heb. tabbah (properly a "cook," and in a secondary… House Till their sojourn in Egypt the Hebrews dwelt in tents.… Judah Praise, the fourth son of Jacob by Leah. The name… Egypt The land of the Nile and the pyramids, the oldest… Heart According to the Bible, the heart is the centre not…