Lectionary Calendar
Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
the Week of Proper 18 / Ordinary 23
the Week of Proper 18 / Ordinary 23
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The Darby Translation
2 Chronicles 12:14
And he did evil, for he applied not his heart to seek Jehovah.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Rehoboam did what was evil, because he did not determine in his heart to seek the Lord.
Rehoboam did what was evil, because he did not determine in his heart to seek the Lord.
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 .
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
13 And king Rehoboam strengthened himself in Jerusalem, and reigned; for Rehoboam was forty-one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city that Jehovah had chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, to put his name there: and his mother's name was Naamah an Ammonitess. 14 And he did evil, for he applied not his heart to seek Jehovah. 15 And the acts of Rehoboam, first and last, are they not written in the words of Shemaiah the prophet, and of Iddo the seer, in the genealogical registers? And there were wars between Rehoboam and Jeroboam continually. 16 And Rehoboam slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David. And Abijah his son reigned in his stead.
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
And the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a pleasure for the eyes, and the tree was to be desired to give intelligence; and she took of its fruit, and ate, and gave also to her husband with her, and he ate.
And the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a pleasure for the eyes, and the tree was to be desired to give intelligence; and she took of its fruit, and ate, and gave also to her husband with her, and he ate.
Genesis 6:2
that the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair, and took themselves wives of all that they chose.
that the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair, and took themselves wives of all that they chose.
Genesis 39:7
And it came to pass after these things, that his master's wife cast her eyes on Joseph, and said, Lie with me!
And it came to pass after these things, that his master's wife cast her eyes on Joseph, and said, Lie with me!
Matthew 5:28
But *I* say unto you, that every one who looks upon a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
But *I* say unto you, that every one who looks upon a woman to lust after her 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.
