2 Chronicles 10:1
2 Chronicles 10:1 in Multiple Translations
Then Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone there to make him king.
And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for to Shechem were all Israel come to make him king.
And Rehoboam went to Shechem; for all Israel were come to Shechem to make him king.
And Rehoboam went to Shechem, where all Israel had come together to make him king.
Rehoboam went to Shechem, because all the Israelites had gone to Shechem to make him king.
Then Rehoboam went to Shechem: for to Sheche came all Israel to make him king.
And Rehoboam goeth to Shechem, for [to] Shechem have all Israel come to cause him to reign.
Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had come to Shechem to make him king.
And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for to Shechem had all Israel come to make him king.
And Roboam went to Sichem: for thither all Israel were assembled, to make him king.
All the people of Israel went to Shechem city in order to appoint Rehoboam to be their king. So Rehoboam also went there.
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2 Chronicles 10:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֵּ֥לֶךְ
רְחַבְעָ֖ם
שְׁכֶ֑מָ/ה
כִּ֥י
שְׁכֶ֛ם
בָּ֥אוּ
כָל
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
לְ/הַמְלִ֥יךְ
אֹתֽ/וֹ
וַ/יֵּ֥לֶךְ
yâlak
H3212
to walk
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
רְחַבְעָ֖ם
Rᵉchabʻâm
H7346
Rehoboam
N-proper
שְׁכֶ֑מָ/ה
Shᵉkem
H7927
Shechem
N-proper | Suff
כִּ֥י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
שְׁכֶ֛ם
Shᵉkem
H7927
Shechem
N-proper
בָּ֥אוּ
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
כָל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
לְ/הַמְלִ֥יךְ
mâlak
H4427
to reign
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
אֹתֽ/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 10:1
וַ/יֵּ֥לֶךְ
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
רְחַבְעָ֖ם
Rᵉchabʻâm
H7346
"Rehoboam"
N-proper
Rehoboam was a king of Judah, son of Solomon and Naamah, and is first mentioned in 1 Kings 11:43. He had several wives and children, including Abijah and Jeush. Rehoboam played a key role in the United and Divided Monarchy periods.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchyand Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ki.11.43; son of: Solomon (H8010) and Naamah (H5279A); brother of: Taphath (H2955) and Basemath (H1315); married to Maacah (H4601K), Mahalath (H4258H) and Abihail (H0032J); father of: Abijah (H0029I), Jeush (H3266K), Shemariah (H8114H), Zaham (H2093), Attai (H6262I), Ziza (H2124H) and Shelomith (H8019) Also named: Rhoboam (Ῥοβοάμ "Rehoboam" G4497) § Rehoboam = "a people has enlarged" son of Solomon and the 1st king of Judah after the split up of the kingdom of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: Rehoboam. See also: 1 Kings 11:43; 2 Chronicles 10:3; 2 Chronicles 13:7.
שְׁכֶ֑מָ/ה
Shᵉkem
H7927
"Shechem"
N-proper | Suff
Shechem refers to a city in Palestine and a man who lived during the time of the Patriarchs, mentioned in Genesis 33:19. He was the son of Hamor, a Hivite chieftain. The city was located between Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.33.19; son of: Hamor (H2544) § Shechem = "back" or "shoulder" 1) son of Hamor, the chieftain of the Hivites at Shechem at the time of Jacob's arrival 2) a city in Manasseh; located in a valley between Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim, 34 miles (54 km) north of Jerusalem and 7 miles (10.5 km) south- east of Samaria
Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: Shechem. See also: Genesis 12:6; Judges 9:6; Psalms 60:8.
כִּ֥י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
שְׁכֶ֛ם
Shᵉkem
H7927
"Shechem"
N-proper
Shechem refers to a city in Palestine and a man who lived during the time of the Patriarchs, mentioned in Genesis 33:19. He was the son of Hamor, a Hivite chieftain. The city was located between Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.33.19; son of: Hamor (H2544) § Shechem = "back" or "shoulder" 1) son of Hamor, the chieftain of the Hivites at Shechem at the time of Jacob's arrival 2) a city in Manasseh; located in a valley between Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim, 34 miles (54 km) north of Jerusalem and 7 miles (10.5 km) south- east of Samaria
Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: Shechem. See also: Genesis 12:6; Judges 9:6; Psalms 60:8.
בָּ֥אוּ
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
לְ/הַמְלִ֥יךְ
mâlak
H4427
"to reign"
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
To advise or counsel is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to reign or rule as a king. It is used in the Bible to describe the actions of leaders, like King Solomon, who sought wisdom to rule God's people. This word is found in the book of 1 Kings.
Definition: 1) to be or become king or queen, reign 1a) (Qal) to be or become king or queen, reign 1b) (Hiphil) to make one king or queen, cause to reign 1c) (Hophal) to be made king or queen
Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: consult, [idiom] indeed, be (make, set a, set up) king, be (make) queen, (begin to, make to) reign(-ing), rule, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 36:31; 2 Kings 8:15; 2 Chronicles 10:17.
אֹתֽ/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 10:1
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 10:1
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 10:1
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 10:1
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Context — Rebellion against Rehoboam
1Then Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone there to make him king.
2When Jeroboam son of Nebat heard about this, he returned from Egypt, where he had fled from King Solomon. 3So they sent for Jeroboam, and he and all Israel came to Rehoboam and said,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 12:6 | Abram traveled through the land as far as the site of the Oak of Moreh at Shechem. And at that time the Canaanites were in the land. |
| 2 | Joshua 20:7 | So they set apart Kedesh in Galilee in the hill country of Naphtali, Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim, and Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron) in the hill country of Judah. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 12:38 | All these men of war, arrayed for battle, came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. And all the rest of the Israelites were of one mind to make David king. |
| 4 | Joshua 24:1 | Then Joshua assembled all the tribes of Israel at Shechem. He summoned the elders, leaders, judges, and officers of Israel, and they presented themselves before God. |
| 5 | 1 Kings 4:1 | So King Solomon ruled over Israel, |
| 6 | Matthew 1:7 | Solomon the father of Rehoboam, Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asa. |
| 7 | Genesis 37:12–13 | Some time later, Joseph’s brothers had gone to pasture their father’s flocks near Shechem. Israel said to him, “Are not your brothers pasturing the flocks at Shechem? Get ready; I am sending you to them.” “I am ready,” Joseph replied. |
| 8 | 1 Kings 12:1–20 | Then Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone there to make him king. When Jeroboam son of Nebat heard about this, he was still in Egypt where he had fled from King Solomon and had been living ever since. So they sent for Jeroboam, and he and the whole assembly of Israel came to Rehoboam and said, “Your father put a heavy yoke on us. But now you should lighten the burden of your father’s service and the heavy yoke he put on us, and we will serve you.” Rehoboam answered, “Go away for three days and then return to me.” So the people departed. Then King Rehoboam consulted with the elders who had served his father Solomon during his lifetime. “How do you advise me to respond to these people?” he asked. They replied, “If you will be a servant to these people and serve them this day, and if you will respond by speaking kind words to them, they will be your servants forever.” But Rehoboam rejected the advice of the elders; instead, he consulted the young men who had grown up with him and served him. He asked them, “What message do you advise that we send back to these people who have spoken to me, saying, ‘Lighten the yoke your father put on us’?” The young men who had grown up with him replied, “This is how you should answer these people who said to you, ‘Your father made our yoke heavy, but you should make it lighter.’ This is what you should tell them: ‘My little finger is thicker than my father’s waist! Whereas my father burdened you with a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke. Whereas my father scourged you with whips, I will scourge you with scorpions.’” After three days, Jeroboam and all the people returned to Rehoboam, since the king had said, “Come back to me on the third day.” And the king answered the people harshly. He rejected the advice of the elders and spoke to them as the young men had advised, saying, “Whereas my father made your yoke heavy, I will add to your yoke. Whereas my father scourged you with whips, I will scourge you with scorpions.” So the king did not listen to the people, and indeed this turn of events was from the LORD, to fulfill the word He had spoken to Jeroboam son of Nebat through Ahijah the Shilonite. When all Israel saw that the king had refused to listen to them, they answered the king: “What portion do we have in David, and what inheritance in the son of Jesse? To your tents, O Israel! Look now to your own house, O David!” So the Israelites went home, but Rehoboam still reigned over the Israelites living in the cities of Judah. Then King Rehoboam sent out Adoram, who was in charge of the forced labor, but all Israel stoned him to death. And King Rehoboam mounted his chariot in haste and escaped to Jerusalem. So to this day Israel has been in rebellion against the house of David. When all Israel heard that Jeroboam had returned, they summoned him to the assembly and made him king over all Israel. Only the tribe of Judah followed the house of David. |
| 9 | Judges 9:1 | Now Abimelech son of Jerubbaal went to his mother’s brothers at Shechem and said to them and to all the clan of his mother, |
| 10 | 1 Chronicles 3:10 | Solomon’s son was Rehoboam: Abijah was his son, Asa his son, Jehoshaphat his son, |
2 Chronicles 10:1 Summary
This verse tells us that Rehoboam went to Shechem because all Israel had gathered there to make him king. This means that the people of Israel were coming together to recognize Rehoboam as their new leader, much like the way the people of Israel gathered to make Saul their king in 1 Samuel 10:24. As we read this verse, we can think about times when we have sought approval or recognition from others, and how this desire can sometimes lead us away from seeking God's will, as seen in Proverbs 29:25. By considering Rehoboam's actions, we can reflect on our own motivations and desires, and seek to align them with God's plan, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did all Israel go to Shechem to make Rehoboam king?
According to 2 Chronicles 10:1, all Israel went to Shechem to make Rehoboam king, likely because Shechem was a central location and a place of great historical significance, as seen in Joshua 24:1 and Judges 9:1, where important gatherings and decisions took place.
What can we learn from Rehoboam's decision to go to Shechem?
Rehoboam's decision to go to Shechem to be made king suggests that he was seeking the approval and support of the people, much like the desire for human approval seen in Galatians 1:10, and this event sets the stage for the events that unfold in the subsequent verses.
How does this event relate to the larger story of the Bible?
This event in 2 Chronicles 10:1 is part of the larger narrative of the kings of Israel and Judah, as seen in 1 Kings 12:1 and 2 Chronicles 10:1, and ultimately points to the need for a king who would rule with wisdom and justice, as seen in Isaiah 9:6-7 and fulfilled in Jesus Christ.
What role does Shechem play in the biblical narrative?
Shechem is a significant location in the biblical narrative, appearing in Genesis 12:6, Joshua 24:1, and other passages, often serving as a place of gathering, decision-making, and covenant-making, highlighting its importance in the story of God's people.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about Rehoboam's character and leadership style?
- How might Rehoboam's decision to go to Shechem have been motivated by a desire for power or approval?
- In what ways can we relate to the desire for human approval and recognition, and how can we instead seek God's approval, as seen in 2 Timothy 2:15?
- What can we learn from the fact that all Israel gathered in one place to make Rehoboam king, and how might this event foreshadow future gatherings and decisions in the biblical narrative?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 10:1
[See comments on 1 Kings 12:1].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 10:1
And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for to Shechem were all Israel come to make him king. Rehoboam went to Shechem - (see the note at 1 Kings 12:1.) This chapter is, with a few verbal alterations, the same as in that book.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 10:1
2 CHAPTER 10 Rehoboam made king. The Israelites by Jeroboam request a relaxation, . Rehoboam refusing the old men’ s counsel, by the advice of young men, answereth them roughly, . Ten tribes revolting, kill Hadoram, and make Rehoboam to flee, . The contents of this chapter are in 1Ki 12$, where see the notes.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 10:1
2 Chronicles 10:1 And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for to Shechem were all Israel come to make him king.Ver. 1. And Rehoboam went to Shechem.]
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 10:1
(1) To Shechem.—Sh’kémah, with accusative ending; Kings, Sh’kem. “Were come,” pf. plural; Kings, singular.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 10:1
CHAPTER X The people apply to Rehoboam to ease them of their burdens, 1-4. Rejecting the advice of the aged counsellors, and following that of the young men, he gives them an ungracious answer, 5-14. The people are discouraged, and ten tribes revolt, 15-17. They stone Hadoram, who went to collect the tribute; and Rehoboam but barely escapes, 18, 19. NOTES ON CHAP. X Verse 1. Rehoboam went to Shechem] This chapter is almost word for word the same as 1Kg 12:1-19, to the notes on which the reader is referred.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 10:1
Ch. 2 Chronicles 10:1-15 (= 1 Kings 12:1-15). The Conference at Shechem 1. Shechem] Chosen for its central position, for it is in the heart of Western Palestine.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 10:1
The narrative of Kings (marginal reference) is repeated with only slight verbal differences.
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 10:1
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Rehoboam: If You Will Be Kind by Russell Kelfer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the downfall of a young king who failed to lead with kindness. The sermon is divided into four parts, starting with the end of an era and the |
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The Committed Life by Watchman Nee | Watchman Nee emphasizes the significance of a committed life through the example of Abraham, who was called by God during a time of great moral decline. God revealed Himself to Abr |
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Cities of Refuge by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being a witness for Christ and leading others to salvation. He compares believers to markers and witnesses, pointing people |
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Our Daily Homily - 1 Chronicles by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer reflects on the genealogies in 1 Chronicles, emphasizing the significance of each name as a testament to God's love and purpose for humanity. He warns that while our liv |
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All These Men of War, That Could Keep Rank, Came by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the importance of unity in the Church, drawing parallels from the unification of Israel under King David. He argues that true unity is achieved not through or |
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God's School of Faith by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on a sentence from the book of Joshua that states, "His thoughts are not our thoughts." The speaker suggests that this sentence holds the key to |
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Mid South Conference 1981-02 the People of Israel by Aldy Fam Fanous | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of a tragic incident that occurred during a summer camp. Two young people, full of life and laughter just moments before, d |