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Christian Standard Bible ®
2 Chronicles 12:14
Rehoboam did what was evil, because he did not determine in his heart to seek the Lord.
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Hebrew Names Version
He did that which was evil, because he didn't set his heart to seek the LORD.
He did that which was evil, because he didn't set his heart to seek the LORD.
King James Version
And he did evil, because he prepared not his heart to seek the Lord .
And he did evil, because he prepared not his heart to seek the Lord .
English Standard Version
And he did evil, for he did not set his heart to seek the Lord .
And he did evil, for he did not set his heart to seek the Lord .
New Century Version
Rehoboam did evil because he did not want to obey the Lord .
Rehoboam did evil because he did not want to obey the Lord .
New English Translation
He did evil because he was not determined to follow the Lord .
He did evil because he was not determined to follow the Lord .
Amplified Bible
He did evil because he did not set his heart to seek and worship and honor the LORD.
He did evil because he did not set his heart to seek and worship and honor the LORD.
New American Standard Bible
But he did evil because he did not set his heart to seek the LORD.
But he did evil because he did not set his heart to seek the LORD.
World English Bible
He did that which was evil, because he didn't set his heart to seek Yahweh.
He did that which was evil, because he didn't set his heart to seek Yahweh.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And he did euill: for hee prepared not his heart to seeke the Lorde.
And he did euill: for hee prepared not his heart to seeke the Lorde.
Legacy Standard Bible
And he did evil because he did not set his heart to seek Yahweh.
And he did evil because he did not set his heart to seek Yahweh.
Berean Standard Bible
And Rehoboam did evil because he did not set his heart to seek the LORD.
And Rehoboam did evil because he did not set his heart to seek the LORD.
Contemporary English Version
but he still did wrong and refused to obey the Lord .
but he still did wrong and refused to obey the Lord .
Complete Jewish Bible
He did what was evil, because he had not set his heart on seeking Adonai .
He did what was evil, because he had not set his heart on seeking Adonai .
Darby Translation
And he did evil, for he applied not his heart to seek Jehovah.
And he did evil, for he applied not his heart to seek Jehovah.
Easy-to-Read Version
Rehoboam did evil because he didn't decide in his heart to obey the Lord .
Rehoboam did evil because he didn't decide in his heart to obey the Lord .
George Lamsa Translation
And he did evil before the LORD, for he did not prepare his heart to worship the LORD and to seek him with all his heart.
And he did evil before the LORD, for he did not prepare his heart to worship the LORD and to seek him with all his heart.
Good News Translation
He did what was evil, because he did not try to find the Lord 's will.
He did what was evil, because he did not try to find the Lord 's will.
Lexham English Bible
And he did evil, for he did not set his heart to seek Yahweh.
And he did evil, for he did not set his heart to seek Yahweh.
Literal Translation
And he did the evil, for he had not resolved in his heart to seek Jehovah.
And he did the evil, for he had not resolved in his heart to seek Jehovah.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
and he did euell, and prepared not his hert to seke the LORDE.
and he did euell, and prepared not his hert to seke the LORDE.
American Standard Version
And he did that which was evil, because he set not his heart to seek Jehovah.
And he did that which was evil, because he set not his heart to seek Jehovah.
Bible in Basic English
And he did evil because his heart was not true to the Lord.
And he did evil because his heart was not true to the Lord.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And he did euill, because he prepared not his heart to seeke the Lorde.
And he did euill, because he prepared not his heart to seeke the Lorde.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And he did that which was evil, because he set not his heart to seek the LORD.
And he did that which was evil, because he set not his heart to seek the LORD.
King James Version (1611)
And hee did euill, because hee prepared not his heart to seeke the Lord.
And hee did euill, because hee prepared not his heart to seeke the Lord.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And he did evil, for he directed not his heart to seek the Lord.
And he did evil, for he directed not his heart to seek the Lord.
English Revised Version
And he did that which was evil, because he set not his heart to seek the LORD.
And he did that which was evil, because he set not his heart to seek the LORD.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And he dide yuel, and he made not redi his herte to seke God.
And he dide yuel, and he made not redi his herte to seke God.
Update Bible Version
And he did that which was evil, because he did not set his heart to seek Yahweh.
And he did that which was evil, because he did not set his heart to seek Yahweh.
Webster's Bible Translation
And he did evil, because he prepared not his heart to seek the LORD.
And he did evil, because he prepared not his heart to seek the LORD.
New King James Version
And he did evil, because he did not prepare his heart to seek the LORD.
And he did evil, because he did not prepare his heart to seek the LORD.
New Living Translation
But he was an evil king, for he did not seek the Lord with all his heart.
But he was an evil king, for he did not seek the Lord with all his heart.
New Life Bible
And he did what was sinful, because he did not follow the Lord with all his heart.
And he did what was sinful, because he did not follow the Lord with all his heart.
New Revised Standard
He did evil, for he did not set his heart to seek the Lord .
He did evil, for he did not set his heart to seek the Lord .
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
But he did evil, - in that he did not fix his heart to seek Yahweh.
But he did evil, - in that he did not fix his heart to seek Yahweh.
Douay-Rheims Bible
But he did evil, and did not prepare his heart to seek the Lord.
But he did evil, and did not prepare his heart to seek the Lord.
Revised Standard Version
And he did evil, for he did not set his heart to seek the LORD.
And he did evil, for he did not set his heart to seek the LORD.
Young's Literal Translation
and he doth the evil thing, for he hath not prepared his heart to seek Jehovah.
and he doth the evil thing, for he hath not prepared his heart to seek Jehovah.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
He did evil because he did not set his heart to seek the LORD.
He did evil because he did not set his heart to seek the LORD.
Contextual Overview
13King Rehoboam established his royal power in Jerusalem. Rehoboam 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 to put his name. Rehoboam’s mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite. 14Rehoboam did what was evil, because he did not determine in his heart to seek the Lord.15The events of Rehoboam’s reign, from beginning to end, are written in the Events of the Prophet Shemaiah and of the Seer Iddo concerning genealogies. There was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam throughout their reigns. 16Rehoboam rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of David. His son Abijah became king in his place.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
he prepared: Heb. he fixed, 2 Chronicles 11:16, 2 Chronicles 19:3, 2 Chronicles 30:19, 1 Samuel 7:3, 1 Chronicles 29:18, Psalms 57:7, Psalms 78:8, Psalms 78:37, 1 Corinthians 15:58, 1 Corinthians 16:13
to seek: Deuteronomy 5:29, Psalms 105:3, Psalms 105:4, Isaiah 45:19, Isaiah 55:6, Isaiah 55:7, Ezekiel 33:31, Matthew 7:7
Reciprocal: 2 Chronicles 20:33 - had not Ezra 7:10 - prepared Job 11:13 - prepare Psalms 119:80 - sound
Cross-References
Genesis 3:6
The woman saw that the tree was good for food and delightful to look at, and that it was desirable for obtaining wisdom. So she took some of its fruit and ate it; she also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it.
The woman saw that the tree was good for food and delightful to look at, and that it was desirable for obtaining wisdom. So she took some of its fruit and ate it; she also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it.
Genesis 6:2
the sons of God saw that the daughters of mankind were beautiful, and they took any they chose as wives for themselves.
the sons of God saw that the daughters of mankind were beautiful, and they took any they chose as wives for themselves.
Genesis 39:7
After some time his master’s wife looked longingly at Joseph and said, “Sleep with me.”
After some time his master’s wife looked longingly at Joseph and said, “Sleep with me.”
Matthew 5:28
But I tell you, everyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
But I tell you, everyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And he did evil,.... Committed idolatry, relapsed into that, his humiliation not being hearty and sincere:
because he prepared not his heart to seek the Lord; by prayer and supplication, and by an attendance on the service and worship of God; for though he did these things outwardly, yet not sincerely and heartily; he did not engage in them seriously and in good earnest, with affection and fervour.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
He prepared not his heart ... - See the margin. Rehoboam’s sin was want of earnestness and consistency.
