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Eve of Pentacost
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New American Standard Bible (1995)
2 Chronicles 12:1
When the kingdom of Rehoboam was established and strong, he and all Israel with him forsook the law of the LORD.
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Christian Standard Bible®
When Rehoboam had established his sovereignty and royal power, he abandoned the law of the Lord—he and all Israel with him.
When Rehoboam had established his sovereignty and royal power, he abandoned the law of the Lord—he and all Israel with him.
Hebrew Names Version
It happened, when the kingdom of Rechav`am was established, and he was strong, that he forsook the law of the LORD, and all Yisra'el with him.
It happened, when the kingdom of Rechav`am was established, and he was strong, that he forsook the law of the LORD, and all Yisra'el with him.
King James Version
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.
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.
English Standard Version
When the rule of Rehoboam was established and he was strong, he abandoned the law of the Lord , and all Israel with him.
When the rule of Rehoboam was established and he was strong, he abandoned the law of the Lord , and all Israel with him.
New Century Version
After Rehoboam's kingdom was set up and he became strong, he and the people of Judah stopped obeying the teachings of the Lord .
After Rehoboam's kingdom was set up and he became strong, he and the people of Judah stopped obeying the teachings of the Lord .
New English Translation
After Rehoboam's rule was established and solidified, he and all Israel rejected the law of the Lord .
After Rehoboam's rule was established and solidified, he and all Israel rejected the law of the Lord .
Amplified Bible
When the kingdom of Rehoboam was established and strong, he and all Israel with him abandoned the law of the LORD.
When the kingdom of Rehoboam was established and strong, he and all Israel with him abandoned the law of the LORD.
New American Standard Bible
When the kingdom of Rehoboam was established and strong, he and all Israel with him abandoned the Law of the LORD.
When the kingdom of Rehoboam was established and strong, he and all Israel with him abandoned the Law of the LORD.
World English Bible
It happened, when the kingdom of Rehoboam was established, and he was strong, that he forsook the law of Yahweh, and all Israel with him.
It happened, when the kingdom of Rehoboam was established, and he was strong, that he forsook the law of Yahweh, and all Israel with him.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And when Rehoboam had established the kingdome and made it strong, hee forsooke the Lawe of the Lord, and all Israel with him.
And when Rehoboam had established the kingdome and made it strong, hee forsooke the Lawe of the Lord, and all Israel with him.
Legacy Standard Bible
Now it happened that when the kingdom of Rehoboam was established and strong, he and all Israel with him forsook the law of Yahweh.
Now it happened that when the kingdom of Rehoboam was established and strong, he and all Israel with him forsook the law of Yahweh.
Berean Standard Bible
After Rehoboam had established his sovereignty and royal power, he and all Israel with him forsook the law of the LORD.
After Rehoboam had established his sovereignty and royal power, he and all Israel with him forsook the law of the LORD.
Contemporary English Version
Soon after Rehoboam had control of his kingdom, he and everyone in Judah stopped obeying the Lord .
Soon after Rehoboam had control of his kingdom, he and everyone in Judah stopped obeying the Lord .
Complete Jewish Bible
But in time, after Rechav‘am had consolidated his rulership and had become strong, he, and with him all Isra'el, abandoned the Torah of Adonai .
But in time, after Rechav‘am had consolidated his rulership and had become strong, he, and with him all Isra'el, abandoned the Torah of Adonai .
Darby Translation
And it came to pass when the kingdom of Rehoboam was established, and when he had become strong, [that] he forsook the law of Jehovah, and all Israel with him.
And it came to pass when the kingdom of Rehoboam was established, and when he had become strong, [that] he forsook the law of Jehovah, and all Israel with him.
Easy-to-Read Version
Rehoboam became a strong king and made his kingdom strong. Then Rehoboam and the whole tribe of Judah refused to obey the law of the Lord .
Rehoboam became a strong king and made his kingdom strong. Then Rehoboam and the whole tribe of Judah refused to obey the law of the Lord .
George Lamsa Translation
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.
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.
Good News Translation
As soon as Rehoboam had established his authority as king, he and all his people abandoned the Law of the Lord .
As soon as Rehoboam had established his authority as king, he and all his people abandoned the Law of the Lord .
Lexham English Bible
And when the kingdom of Rehoboam was established and when he was strengthened, he forsook the law of Yahweh, and all Israel with him.
And when the kingdom of Rehoboam was established and when he was strengthened, he forsook the law of Yahweh, and all Israel with him.
Literal Translation
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.
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.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Bvt wha the kyngdome of Roboam was confirmed and stablyshed, he forsoke the lawe of the LORDE & all Israel with him.
Bvt wha the kyngdome of Roboam was confirmed and stablyshed, he forsoke the lawe of the LORDE & all Israel with him.
American Standard Version
And it came to pass, when the kingdom of Rehoboam was established, and he was strong, that he forsook the law of Jehovah, and all Israel with him.
And it came to pass, when the kingdom of Rehoboam was established, and he was strong, that he forsook the law of Jehovah, and all Israel with him.
Bible in Basic English
Now when Rehoboam's position as king had been made certain, and he was strong, he gave up the law of the Lord, and all Israel with him.
Now when Rehoboam's position as king had been made certain, and he was strong, he gave up the law of the Lord, and all Israel with him.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And it came to passe, that when Rehoboam had stablished the kingdome & became mightie, he forsooke the law of the Lorde, and all Israel with him.
And it came to passe, that when Rehoboam had stablished the kingdome & became mightie, he forsooke the law of the Lorde, and all Israel with him.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And it came to pass, when the kingdom of Rehoboam was established, and he was strong, that he forsook the law of the LORD, and all Israel with him.
And it came to pass, when the kingdom of Rehoboam was established, and he was strong, that he forsook the law of the LORD, and all Israel with him.
King James Version (1611)
And it came to passe when Rehoboam had established the kingdome, and had strengthened himselfe, hee forsooke the Law of the Lord, and all Israel with him.
And it came to passe when Rehoboam had established the kingdome, and had strengthened himselfe, hee forsooke the Law of the Lord, and all Israel with him.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And it came to pass when the kingdom of Roboam was established, and when he had grown strong, that he forsook the commandments of the Lord, and all Israel with him.
And it came to pass when the kingdom of Roboam was established, and when he had grown strong, that he forsook the commandments of the Lord, and all Israel with him.
English Revised Version
And it came to pass, when the kingdom of Rehoboam was established, and he was strong, that he forsook the law of the LORD, and all Israel with him.
And it came to pass, when the kingdom of Rehoboam was established, and he was strong, that he forsook the law of the LORD, and all Israel with him.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And whanne the rewme of Roboam was maad strong and coumfortid, he forsook the lawe of the Lord, and al Israel with hym.
And whanne the rewme of Roboam was maad strong and coumfortid, he forsook the lawe of the Lord, and al Israel with hym.
Update Bible Version
And it came to pass, when the kingdom of Rehoboam was established, and he was strong, that he forsook the law of Yahweh, and all Israel with him.
And it came to pass, when the kingdom of Rehoboam was established, and he was strong, that he forsook the law of Yahweh, and all Israel with him.
Webster's Bible Translation
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.
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.
New King James Version
1 Kings 14:25-28">[xr] Now it came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom and had strengthened himself, that he forsook the law of the LORD, and all Israel along with him.
1 Kings 14:25-28">[xr] Now it came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom and had strengthened himself, that he forsook the law of the LORD, and all Israel along with him.
New Living Translation
But when Rehoboam was firmly established and strong, he abandoned the Law of the Lord , and all Israel followed him in this sin.
But when Rehoboam was firmly established and strong, he abandoned the Law of the Lord , and all Israel followed him in this sin.
New Life Bible
When King Rehoboam's nation had been made strong, he and all Israel turned away from the Law of the Lord.
When King Rehoboam's nation had been made strong, he and all Israel turned away from the Law of the Lord.
New Revised Standard
When the rule of Rehoboam was established and he grew strong, he abandoned the law of the Lord , he and all Israel with him.
When the rule of Rehoboam was established and he grew strong, he abandoned the law of the Lord , he and all Israel with him.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And it came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom, and had strengthened himself, he forsook the law of Yahweh, - and all Israel with him.
And it came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom, and had strengthened himself, he forsook the law of Yahweh, - and all Israel with him.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when the kingdom of Roboam was strengthened and fortified, he forsook the law of the Lord, and all Israel with him.
And when the kingdom of Roboam was strengthened and fortified, he forsook the law of the Lord, and all Israel with him.
Revised Standard Version
When the rule of Rehobo'am was established and was strong, he forsook the law of the LORD, and all Israel with him.
When the rule of Rehobo'am was established and was strong, he forsook the law of the LORD, and all Israel with him.
Young's Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass, at the establishing of the kingdom of Rehoboam, and at his strengthening himself, he hath forsaken the law of Jehovah, and all Israel with him.
And it cometh to pass, at the establishing of the kingdom of Rehoboam, and at his strengthening himself, he hath forsaken the law of Jehovah, and all Israel with him.
THE MESSAGE
By the time Rehoboam had secured his kingdom and was strong again, he, and all Israel with him, had virtually abandoned God and his ways.
By the time Rehoboam had secured his kingdom and was strong again, he, and all Israel with him, had virtually abandoned God and his ways.
Contextual Overview
1 When the kingdom of Rehoboam was established and strong, he and all Israel with him forsook the law of the LORD.2 And it came about in King Rehoboam's fifth year, because they had been unfaithful to the LORD, that Shishak king of Egypt came up against Jerusalem 3 with 1,200 chariots and 60,000 horsemen. And the people who came with him from Egypt were without number: the Lubim, the Sukkiim and the Ethiopians. 4 He captured the fortified cities of Judah and came as far as Jerusalem. 5 Then Shemaiah the prophet came to Rehoboam and the princes of Judah who had gathered at Jerusalem because of Shishak, and he said to them, "Thus says the LORD, 'You have forsaken Me, so I also have forsaken you to Shishak.'" 6 So the princes of Israel and the king humbled themselves and said, "The LORD is righteous." 7 When the LORD saw that they humbled themselves, the word of the LORD came to Shemaiah, saying, "They have humbled themselves so I will not destroy them, but I will grant them some measure of deliverance, and My wrath shall not be poured out on Jerusalem by means of Shishak. 8 "But they will become his slaves so that they may learn the difference between My service and the service of the kingdoms of the countries." 9 So Shishak king of Egypt came up against Jerusalem, and took the treasures of the house of the LORD and the treasures of the king's palace. He took everything; he even took the golden shields which Solomon had made. 10 Then King Rehoboam made shields of bronze in their place and committed them to the care of the commanders of the guard who guarded the door of the king's house.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
am 3032, bc 972
when Rehoboam: 2 Chronicles 12:13, 2 Chronicles 11:17
he forsook: 2 Chronicles 26:13-16, Deuteronomy 6:10-12, Deuteronomy 8:10-14, Deuteronomy 32:15, Deuteronomy 32:18, 1 Kings 9:9, Jeremiah 2:31, Hosea 13:1, Hosea 13:6-8
all Israel: 2 Chronicles 11:3, 1 Kings 12:17, 1 Kings 14:22-24, 2 Kings 17:19, Hosea 5:10, Hosea 5:11, Micah 6:16
Reciprocal: 2 Chronicles 12:5 - Ye have forsaken me 2 Chronicles 15:2 - if ye forsake 2 Chronicles 17:1 - and strengthened 2 Chronicles 32:5 - he strengthened 2 Chronicles 34:14 - the law Psalms 89:38 - wroth Matthew 1:7 - Abia
Cross-References
Genesis 12:2
And I will make you a great nation, And I will bless you, And make your name great; And so you shall be a blessing;
And I will make you a great nation, And I will bless you, And make your name great; And so you shall be a blessing;
Genesis 12:3
And I will bless those who bless you, And the one who curses you I will curse. And in you all the families of the earth will be blessed."
And I will bless those who bless you, And the one who curses you I will curse. And in you all the families of the earth will be blessed."
Genesis 12:6
Abram passed through the land as far as the site of Shechem, to the oak of Moreh. Now the Canaanite was then in the land.
Abram passed through the land as far as the site of Shechem, to the oak of Moreh. Now the Canaanite was then in the land.
Genesis 12:10
Now there was a famine in the land; so Abram went down to Egypt to sojourn there, for the famine was severe in the land.
Now there was a famine in the land; so Abram went down to Egypt to sojourn there, for the famine was severe in the land.
Genesis 12:11
It came about when he came near to Egypt, that he said to Sarai his wife, "See now, I know that you are a beautiful woman;
It came about when he came near to Egypt, that he said to Sarai his wife, "See now, I know that you are a beautiful woman;
Genesis 15:7
And He said to him, "I am the LORD who brought you out of Ur of the Chaldeans, to give you this land to possess it."
And He said to him, "I am the LORD who brought you out of Ur of the Chaldeans, to give you this land to possess it."
Nehemiah 9:7
"You are the LORD God, Who chose Abram And brought him out from Ur of the Chaldees, And gave him the name Abraham.
"You are the LORD God, Who chose Abram And brought him out from Ur of the Chaldees, And gave him the name Abraham.
Isaiah 41:9
You whom I have taken from the ends of the earth, And called from its remotest parts And said to you, 'You are My servant, I have chosen you and not rejected you.
You whom I have taken from the ends of the earth, And called from its remotest parts And said to you, 'You are My servant, I have chosen you and not rejected you.
Isaiah 51:2
"Look to Abraham your father And to Sarah who gave birth to you in pain; When he was but one I called him, Then I blessed him and multiplied him."
"Look to Abraham your father And to Sarah who gave birth to you in pain; When he was but one I called him, Then I blessed him and multiplied him."
Ezekiel 33:24
"Son of man, they who live in these waste places in the land of Israel are saying, 'Abraham was only one, yet he possessed the land; so to us who are many the land has been given as a possession.'
"Son of man, they who live in these waste places in the land of Israel are saying, 'Abraham was only one, yet he possessed the land; so to us who are many the land has been given as a possession.'
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And it came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom,.... Or when the kingdom of Rehoboam was established; the tribes of Judah and Benjamin being firmly attached to him, and great numbers from the other tribes coming over to him, and things going on peaceably and prosperously during the three years that he and his people abode by the pure worship of God:
and had strengthened himself; built fortified cities for the defence of himself and kingdom, 2 Chronicles 11:5, he forsook the law of the Lord; after he had reigned three years, and was become strong, and thought himself safe and secure on the throne, trusting to his strength:
and all Israel with him; the greater part of them following the example of their king; of this defection, and the sins they fell into, see
1 Kings 14:22.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
All Israel with him - i. e., âall Judah and Benjaminâ - all the Israelites of those two tribes.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
CHAPTER XII
Rehoboam and his subjects, forsaking the Lord, are delivered
into the hands of Shishak, king of Egypt, 1-4.
Shemaiah the prophet remonstrates with them, and they humble
themselves, and Jerusalem is not destroyed; but Shishak takes
away all the treasures, and the golden shields, instead of
which Rehoboam makes shields of brass, 5-12.
He reigns badly seventeen years, dies, and is succeeded by his
son Abijah, 13-16.
NOTES ON CHAP. XII
Verse 2 Chronicles 12:1. He forsook the law of the Lord — This was after the three years mentioned 2 Chronicles 11:17.
