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2 Chronicles 12:1

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2 Chronicles 12:1 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

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

King James Version KJV

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.

American Standard Version ASV

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 BBE

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.

Free Bible Version FBV

Once Rehoboam was secure on the throne and was sure of his power, he together with all the Israelites abandoned the law of the Lord.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And when Rehoboam had established the kingdome and made it strong, hee forsooke the Lawe of the Lord, and all Israel with him.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

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.

World English Bible WEB

When the kingdom of Rehoboam was established and he was strong, he abandoned the LORD’s law, and all Israel with him.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

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.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And when the kingdom of Roboam was strengthened and fortified, he forsook the law of the Lord, and all Israel with him.

Translation for Translators T4T

After Rehoboam was in complete control of his kingdom, he and all the other people in Judah stopped obeying the laws of Yahweh.

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2 Chronicles 12:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יְהִ֗י כְּ/הָכִ֞ין מַלְכ֤וּת רְחַבְעָם֙ וּ/כְ/חֶזְקָת֔/וֹ עָזַ֖ב אֶת תּוֹרַ֣ת יְהוָ֑ה וְ/כָל יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל עִמּֽ/וֹ
וַ/יְהִ֗י hâyâh H1961 to be Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
כְּ/הָכִ֞ין kûwn H3559 to establish Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
מַלְכ֤וּת malkûwth H4438 royalty N-fs
רְחַבְעָם֙ Rᵉchabʻâm H7346 Rehoboam N-proper
וּ/כְ/חֶזְקָת֔/וֹ chezqâh H2393 strength Conj | Prep | N-fs | Suff
עָזַ֖ב ʻâzab H5800 Forsaken V-Qal-Perf-3ms
אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM
תּוֹרַ֣ת tôwrâh H8451 instruction N-fs
יְהוָ֑ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper
וְ/כָל kôl H3605 all Conj | N-ms
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל Yisrâʼêl H3478 Israel N-proper
עִמּֽ/וֹ ʻim H5973 with Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 12:1

וַ/יְהִ֗י hâyâh H1961 "to be" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
כְּ/הָכִ֞ין kûwn H3559 "to establish" Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
This verb means to set something up or establish it, like setting up a tent or appointing someone to a position, as seen in Isaiah 7:14.
Definition: : prepare/direct 1) to be firm, be stable, be established 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be set up, be established, be fixed 1a1a) to be firmly established 1a1b) to be established, be stable, be secure, be enduring 1a1c) to be fixed, be securely determined 1a2) to be directed aright, be fixed aright, be steadfast (moral sense) 1a3) to prepare, be ready 1a4) to be prepared, be arranged, be settled 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to establish, set up, accomplish, do, make firm 1b2) to fix, make ready, prepare, provide, provide for, furnish 1b3) to direct toward (moral sense) 1b4) to arrange, order 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be established, be fastened 1c2) to be prepared, be ready 1d) (Polel) 1d1) to set up, establish 1d2) to constitute, make 1d3) to fix 1d4) to direct 1e) (Pulal) to be established, be prepared 1f) (Hithpolel) to be established, be restored
Usage: Occurs in 211 OT verses. KJV: certain(-ty), confirm, direct, faithfulness, fashion, fasten, firm, be fitted, be fixed, frame, be meet, ordain, order, perfect, (make) preparation, prepare (self), provide, make provision, (be, make) ready, right, set (aright, fast, forth), be stable, (e-) stablish, stand, tarry, [idiom] very deed. See also: Genesis 41:32; Job 18:12; Psalms 5:10.
מַלְכ֤וּת malkûwth H4438 "royalty" N-fs
Royalty or royal power refers to the authority and dominion of a king or queen, like Solomon's reign in Israel. It can also mean the kingdom or territory ruled by a monarch. The word is used in the Bible to describe sovereign power and authority.
Definition: 1) royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom, sovereign power 1a) royal power, dominion 1b) reign 1c) kingdom, realm Aramaic equivalent: mal.khu (מַלְכוּ "kingdom" H4437)
Usage: Occurs in 82 OT verses. KJV: empire, kingdom, realm, reign, royal. See also: Numbers 24:7; Esther 1:9; Psalms 45:7.
רְחַבְעָם֙ 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.
וּ/כְ/חֶזְקָת֔/וֹ chezqâh H2393 "strength" Conj | Prep | N-fs | Suff
This word is about prevailing power, like in 2 Samuel 22:33 where God gives strength to his people. It's used to describe someone who is strong and courageous.
Definition: strength, strong, being strong, force
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: strength(-en self), (was) strong. See also: 2 Chronicles 12:1; Isaiah 8:11; Daniel 11:2.
עָזַ֖ב ʻâzab H5800 "Forsaken" V-Qal-Perf-3ms
Forsaken means to loosen or relinquish something, often implying abandonment. In the Bible, the word appears in Psalm 22:1, where David cries out to God, saying my God, why have you forsaken me. The term signifies a sense of desperation and isolation.
Definition: This name means to restore, repair Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 206 OT verses. KJV: commit self, fail, forsake, fortify, help, leave (destitute, off), refuse, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 2:24; Nehemiah 5:10; Psalms 9:11.
אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM
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.
תּוֹרַ֣ת tôwrâh H8451 "instruction" N-fs
The Hebrew word for instruction or law, referring to the Ten Commandments or the first five books of the Bible, guiding human behavior and moral code.
Definition: 1) law, direction, instruction 1a) instruction, direction (human or divine) 1a1) body of prophetic teaching 1a2) instruction in Messianic age 1a3) body of priestly direction or instruction 1a4) body of legal directives 1b) law 1b1) law of the burnt offering 1b2) of special law, codes of law 1c) custom, manner 1d) the Deuteronomic or Mosaic Law
Usage: Occurs in 213 OT verses. KJV: law. See also: Genesis 26:5; Nehemiah 8:7; Psalms 1:2.
יְהוָ֑ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
וְ/כָל kôl H3605 "all" Conj | 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.
עִמּֽ/וֹ ʻim H5973 "with" Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.

Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 12:1

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1 2 Chronicles 11:17 So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah and supported Rehoboam son of Solomon for three years, because they walked for three years in the way of David and Solomon.
2 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.
3 2 Chronicles 26:13–16 Under their authority was an army of 307,500 trained for war, a powerful force to support the king against his enemies. Uzziah supplied the entire army with shields, spears, helmets, armor, bows, and slingstones. And in Jerusalem he made skillfully designed devices to shoot arrows and catapult large stones from the towers and corners. So his fame spread far and wide, for he was helped tremendously so that he became powerful. But when Uzziah grew powerful, his arrogance led to his own destruction. He was unfaithful to the LORD his God, for he entered the temple of the LORD to burn incense on the altar of incense.
4 1 Kings 14:22–24 And Judah did evil in the sight of the LORD, and by the sins they committed they provoked Him to jealous anger more than all their fathers had done. They also built for themselves high places, sacred pillars, and Asherah poles on every high hill and under every green tree. There were even male shrine prostitutes in the land. They imitated all the abominations of the nations the LORD had driven out before the Israelites.
5 Micah 6:16 You have kept the statutes of Omri and all the practices of Ahab’s house; you have followed their counsel. Therefore I will make you a desolation, and your inhabitants an object of contempt; you will bear the scorn of the nations. ”
6 Deuteronomy 32:18 You ignored the Rock who brought you forth; you forgot the God who gave you birth.
7 Deuteronomy 8:10–14 When you eat and are satisfied, you are to bless the LORD your God for the good land that He has given you. Be careful not to forget the LORD your God by failing to keep His commandments and ordinances and statutes, which I am giving you this day. Otherwise, when you eat and are satisfied, when you build fine houses in which to dwell, and when your herds and flocks grow large and your silver and gold increase and all that you have is multiplied, then your heart will become proud, and you will forget the LORD your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.
8 1 Kings 12:17 but Rehoboam still reigned over the Israelites living in the cities of Judah.
9 Jeremiah 2:31 You people of this generation, consider the word of the LORD: “Have I been a wilderness to Israel or a land of dense darkness? Why do My people say, ‘We are free to roam; we will come to You no more’?
10 Hosea 5:10–11 The princes of Judah are like those who move boundary stones; I will pour out My fury upon them like water. Ephraim is oppressed, crushed in judgment, for he is determined to follow worthless idols.

2 Chronicles 12:1 Summary

[This verse, 2 Chronicles 12:1, tells us that after Rehoboam became a strong king, he and the people of Israel stopped following God's laws. This is similar to what happened in Judges 2:10, where the people forgot the LORD and did not keep His commands. When we turn away from God's commands, we can expect to face difficulties and challenges, as seen in the next verses, 2 Chronicles 12:2-3. However, as we see in 1 John 1:9, if we confess our sins and turn back to God, He is always willing to forgive us and help us get back on track.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to forsake the Law of the LORD?

To forsake the Law of the LORD means to abandon or turn away from God's commands and teachings, as seen in 2 Chronicles 12:1. This is similar to what is described in Judges 2:10, where it says the people forgot the LORD and did not keep His commands.

Why did Rehoboam and all Israel forsake the Law of the LORD after establishing his sovereignty?

The Bible does not give a specific reason in 2 Chronicles 12:1, but it can be inferred that they became complacent or proud after establishing their power, similar to what happened in Deuteronomy 8:10-14, where the Israelites were warned not to forget God after becoming prosperous.

What are the consequences of forsaking the Law of the LORD?

The consequences of forsaking the Law of the LORD can be severe, as seen in the next verses, 2 Chronicles 12:2-3, where Shishak king of Egypt attacks Jerusalem. This is similar to what is described in Leviticus 26:14-17, where God warns the Israelites of the consequences of disobeying His commands.

Can a person or nation recover from forsaking the Law of the LORD?

Yes, it is possible to recover from forsaking the Law of the LORD, as seen in 2 Chronicles 12:6-8, where Rehoboam and the leaders of Israel humble themselves before God. This is also described in 1 John 1:9, where it says that if we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some ways that I may be forsaking the Law of the LORD in my own life, and how can I turn back to Him?
  2. How can I balance the desire for power and success with the need to remain humble and obedient to God's commands?
  3. What are some warning signs that I may be becoming complacent or proud, and how can I guard against these attitudes?
  4. How can I cultivate a deeper love and respect for God's Law, and make it a central part of my daily life?

Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 12:1

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

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 12:1

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.

Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 12:1

2 Chronicles 12:1 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.Ver. 1. When Rehoboam had established the kingdom.] For the first three years of his reign, when the rent was but newly made, and he might well fear the loss of his kingdom, he seemed to have some goodness in him; but when he saw himself settled, he revolted from the Lord. “ Luxuriant animi rebus plerunque secundis: Nec facile est aequa commoda mente pati. ” And all Israel with him.] Israel is here, and 2 Chronicles 12:6, put and meant for Judah.

Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 12:1

(1) When Rehoboam had established the kingdom.—Rather, when Rehoboam’s kingdom had been established. The construction is impersonal: when one had established Rehoboam’s kingdom. The narrative is resumed from 2 Chronicles 11:17. And had strengthened himself.—And when he had become strong (hezqâh, an infinitive, used again at 2 Chronicles 26:16; Daniel 11:2, and nowhere else). He forsook the law of the Lord—i.e., lapsed into idolatry. (See 1 Kings 14:22-24, where the offence is more precisely described.) All Israel.—The southern kingdom being regarded as the true Israel. (Comp. 2 Chronicles 12:6.)

Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 12:1

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 1. He forsook the law of the Lord] This was after the three years mentioned 2 Chronicles 11:17.

Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 12:1

Ch. 2 Chronicles 12:1-12 (cp. 1 Kings 14:22; 1 Kings 14:25-28). The Invasion of Shishak 1. all Israel] i.e. all the Southern Kingdom; cp. note on 2 Chronicles 11:3. The details of Judah’s apostasy are given, 1 Kings 14:22-24.

Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 12:1

All Israel with him - i. e., “all Judah and Benjamin” - all the Israelites of those two tribes.

Sermons on 2 Chronicles 12:1

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Russell Kelfer He Did Not Set His Heart by Russell Kelfer In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, and his reign as king. The sermon emphasizes the importance of humbling oneself before God and th
David Wilkerson Moab Exposed by David Wilkerson In this sermon, the preacher addresses the arrival of the tilters and the impending arrival of Moab. He warns Tobiah to leave because his time is up and advises those who are not h
Zac Poonen (God and Man) Three Things God Requires by Zac Poonen In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of living by God's rules and not accumulating worldly possessions. He warns that those who prioritize material wealth will ult
Bob Jones III God's Chosen People Have Forgotten Him by Bob Jones III In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of remembering and acknowledging God in our lives. He warns against becoming complacent and forgetting the source of our bless
John Franklin America's Godly Heritage by John Franklin In this sermon, the speaker recounts the story of the early pilgrims and Puritans who settled in America, seeing themselves as a type of the children of Israel. The sermon referenc
Horatius Bonar The Stone of Salvation or Destruction by Horatius Bonar Horatius Bonar explores the multifaceted significance of the 'stone' in Matthew 21:44, emphasizing its role as a symbol of Christ. He discusses how this stone represents rejection,
Horatius Bonar The Resting-Place Forgotten. by Horatius Bonar Horatius Bonar emphasizes the tragic forgetfulness of humanity regarding their true resting-place, which is God Himself. He draws parallels between Israel's apostasy and the modern
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