2 Chronicles 12:6
2 Chronicles 12:6 in Multiple Translations
So the leaders of Israel and the king humbled themselves and said, “The LORD is righteous.”
Whereupon the princes of Israel and the king humbled themselves; and they said, The LORD is righteous.
Then the princes of Israel and the king humbled themselves; and they said, Jehovah is righteous.
Then the chiefs of Israel and the king made themselves low and said, The Lord is upright.
The leaders of Israel and the king admitted they were wrong and said, “The Lord is right.”
Then the princes of Israel, and the King humbled themselues, and sayde, The Lord is iust.
and the heads of Israel are humbled, and the king, and they say, 'Righteous [is] Jehovah.'
Then the princes of Israel and the king humbled themselves; and they said, “The LORD is righteous.”
Upon which the princes of Israel, and the king humbled themselves; and they said, The LORD is righteous.
And the princes of Israel, and the king, being in a consternation, said: The Lord is just.
Then the king and the other Israeli leaders humbled themselves and said, “What Yahweh is doing to us is fair.”
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2 Chronicles 12:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּכָּנְע֥וּ
שָׂרֵֽי
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
וְ/הַ/מֶּ֑לֶךְ
וַ/יֹּאמְר֖וּ
צַדִּ֥יק
יְהוָֽה
וַ/יִּכָּנְע֥וּ
kânaʻ
H3665
be humble
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3mp
שָׂרֵֽי
sar
H8269
ruler
N-mp
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
וְ/הַ/מֶּ֑לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
Conj | Art | N-ms
וַ/יֹּאמְר֖וּ
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
צַדִּ֥יק
tsaddîyq
H6662
righteous
Adj
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 12:6
וַ/יִּכָּנְע֥וּ
kânaʻ
H3665
"be humble"
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3mp
To be humble means to bend your knee and submit to someone or something, like God. In the Bible, it's about being lowly and under God's authority. It appears in books like Proverbs and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to be humble, be humbled, be subdued, be brought down, be low, be under, be brought into subjection 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to humble oneself 1a2) to be humbled, be subdued 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to humble 1b2) to subdue
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: bring down (low), into subjection, under, humble (self), subdue. See also: Leviticus 26:41; 2 Chronicles 12:12; Psalms 81:15.
שָׂרֵֽי
sar
H8269
"ruler"
N-mp
A leader or person in charge, like a prince or captain, as seen in the Bible with King David and other rulers.
Definition: 1) prince, ruler, leader, chief, chieftain, official, captain 1a) chieftain, leader 1b) vassal, noble, official (under king) 1c) captain, general, commander (military) 1d) chief, head, overseer (of other official classes) 1e) heads, princes (of religious office) 1f) elders (of representative leaders of people) 1g) merchant-princes (of rank and dignity) 1h) patron-angel 1i) Ruler of rulers (of God) 1j) warden
Usage: Occurs in 368 OT verses. KJV: captain (that had rule), chief (captain), general, governor, keeper, lord,(-task-)master, prince(-ipal), ruler, steward. See also: Genesis 12:15; 1 Kings 22:32; 2 Chronicles 32:21.
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.
וְ/הַ/מֶּ֑לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
Conj | Art | N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
וַ/יֹּאמְר֖וּ
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
צַדִּ֥יק
tsaddîyq
H6662
"righteous"
Adj
Means being just or righteous, as seen in government, personal conduct, or character, often describing someone made right with God. It appears in descriptions of King David and other biblical leaders. The concept is central to the Bible's teachings on morality and ethics.
Definition: 1) just, lawful, righteous 1a) just, righteous (in government) 1b) just, right (in one's cause) 1c) just, righteous (in conduct and character) 1d) righteous (as justified and vindicated by God) 1e) right, correct, lawful
Usage: Occurs in 197 OT verses. KJV: just, lawful, righteous (man). See also: Genesis 6:9; Proverbs 10:31; Psalms 1:5.
יְהוָֽה
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.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 12:6
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- Context
- Cross References
- 2 Chronicles 12:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 12:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 12:6
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 12:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 12:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 12:6
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 12:6
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 12:6
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 12:6
Context — Shishak Raids Jerusalem
4He captured the fortified cities of Judah and came as far as Jerusalem.
5Then Shemaiah the prophet came to Rehoboam and the leaders of Judah who had gathered at Jerusalem because of Shishak, and he said to them, “This is what the LORD says: ‘You have forsaken Me; therefore, I have forsaken you into the hand of Shishak.’”
6So the leaders of Israel and the king humbled themselves and said, “The LORD is righteous.”
7When the LORD saw that they had humbled themselves, the word of the LORD came to Shemaiah, saying, “They have humbled themselves; I will not destroy them, but will soon grant them deliverance. My wrath will not be poured out on Jerusalem through Shishak. 8Nevertheless, they will become his servants, so that they may learn the difference between serving Me and serving the kings of other lands.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 9:27 | Then Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron. “This time I have sinned,” he said. “The LORD is righteous, and I and my people are wicked. |
| 2 | Daniel 9:14 | Therefore the LORD has kept the calamity in store and brought it upon us. For the LORD our God is righteous in all He does; yet we have not obeyed His voice. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 13:18 | Say to the king and to the queen mother: “Take a lowly seat, for your glorious crowns have fallen from your heads.” |
| 4 | 2 Chronicles 33:23 | but he did not humble himself before the LORD as his father Manasseh had done; instead, Amon increased his guilt. |
| 5 | James 4:6 | But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” |
| 6 | Jeremiah 44:10 | To this day they have not humbled themselves or shown reverence, nor have they followed My instruction or the statutes that I set before you and your fathers. |
| 7 | 2 Chronicles 32:26 | Then Hezekiah humbled the pride of his heart—he and the people of Jerusalem—so that the wrath of the LORD did not come upon them during the days of Hezekiah. |
| 8 | Psalms 129:4 | The LORD is righteous; He has cut me from the cords of the wicked. |
| 9 | 1 Kings 8:37–39 | When famine or plague comes upon the land, or blight or mildew or locusts or grasshoppers, or when their enemy besieges them in their cities, whatever plague or sickness may come, then may whatever prayer or petition Your people Israel make—each knowing his own afflictions and spreading out his hands toward this temple— be heard by You from heaven, Your dwelling place. And may You forgive and act, and repay each man according to all his ways, since You know his heart—for You alone know the hearts of all men— |
| 10 | 2 Chronicles 33:19 | His prayer and how God received his plea, as well as all his sin and unfaithfulness, and the sites where he built high places and set up Asherah poles and idols before he humbled himself, they are indeed written in the Records of the Seers. |
2 Chronicles 12:6 Summary
In 2 Chronicles 12:6, the leaders of Israel and the king showed humility by acknowledging their sin and recognizing God's righteousness. This means they accepted that God is fair and just, and that their punishment was a result of their own sin, as seen in 2 Chronicles 12:5. This is an important lesson for us today, because when we humble ourselves and acknowledge our sin, we can experience God's mercy and forgiveness, as seen in 1 John 1:9. By recognizing God's sovereignty and justice, we can learn to trust Him even in difficult circumstances, as seen in Psalm 37:3-7.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the leaders of Israel and the king to humble themselves?
When the leaders of Israel and the king humbled themselves, it means they acknowledged their sin and recognized God's righteousness, as seen in 2 Chronicles 12:6, and this is similar to what the Bible teaches in Proverbs 28:13, where it says that whoever conceals their sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.
Why did the leaders of Israel and the king say 'The LORD is righteous'?
The leaders of Israel and the king said 'The LORD is righteous' because they recognized that God is just and fair in all His dealings, as stated in Psalm 119:137, and they acknowledged that their punishment was a result of their own sin, as seen in 2 Chronicles 12:5.
What is the significance of the leaders' humility in this verse?
The leaders' humility in 2 Chronicles 12:6 is significant because it shows that they were willing to acknowledge their sin and submit to God's judgment, which is a key aspect of repentance, as taught in 1 John 1:9, and it also shows that they recognized God's sovereignty and justice, as seen in Isaiah 30:18.
How does this verse relate to the concept of repentance?
This verse relates to the concept of repentance because it shows that true repentance involves humility, acknowledgment of sin, and recognition of God's righteousness, as seen in Luke 15:21, where the prodigal son humbled himself and acknowledged his sin, and this is similar to what the leaders of Israel and the king did in 2 Chronicles 12:6.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to humble myself and acknowledge God's righteousness?
- How can I apply the principle of humility and recognition of God's justice in my daily life, as seen in 2 Chronicles 12:6?
- What are some ways that I can demonstrate my trust in God's sovereignty and justice, even in difficult circumstances?
- How can I balance the recognition of my own sin with the acknowledgment of God's righteousness, as seen in Psalm 51:4?
- What does it mean for me to 'humble myself' in my relationship with God, and how can I do this in a way that is pleasing to Him, as seen in James 4:10?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 12:6
Whereupon the princes of Israel and the king humbled themselves,.... Both by words acknowledging their sins, and the justice of God, and by deeds, perhaps putting on sackcloth, as was usual on such
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 12:6
Whereupon the princes of Israel and the king humbled themselves; and they said, The LORD is righteous. The princes of Israel - (cf. 2 Chronicles 12:5, "the princes of Judah.")
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 12:6
2 Chronicles 12:6 Whereupon the princes of Israel and the king humbled themselves; and they said, The LORD [is] righteous.Ver. 6. Whereupon the princes of Israel.] That is, Of Judah, as 2 Chronicles 12:1. And the king humbled themselves.] But feignedly and forcedly, as was that of Pharaoh and Ahab.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 12:6
(6) Whereupon.—And.The princes of Israel.—See Note on 2 Chronicles 12:1. “princes of Judah “. (2 Chronicles 12:5) is the meaning. Humbled themselves.—Literally, bowed (2 Chronicles 7:14). (Comp. Jonah 3:5-6.) The Lord is righteous.—Comp. Exodus 9:27 (the exclamation of Pharaoh); and Ezra 9:15.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 12:6
Verse 6. Whereupon the princes of Israel and the king humbled themselves] This is not mentioned in the parallel place, 1Kg 14:25-29: this was the sole reason why Jerusalem was not at this time totally destroyed, and the house of David entirely cut off; for they were totally incapable of defending themselves against this innumerable host.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 12:6
6. Whereupon] R.V. Then. princes of Israel] Called “princes of Judah” in 2 Chronicles 12:5; cp. note on 2 Chronicles 11:3. humbled themselves] i.e. they fasted and put on sackcloth; cp. 1 Kings 21:27; 1 Kings 21:29. The Lord is righteous] Cp. Pharaoh’s confession (Exodus 9:27), and the Psalmist’s address to God, “That thou mayest be justified (lit. “mayest be righteous”) when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest” (Psalms 51:4). The “righteousness” of God is made known to man in His judgment whether the judgment be of condemnation (as here) or of acquittal (as 1 John 1:9, R.V.).
Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 12:6
They said, The Lord is righteous - i. e., they acknowledged the justice of the sentence which had gone forth against them 2 Chronicles 12:5.
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 12:6
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I Have Sinned by Jack Hyles | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on his experience as a public speaker and his struggle with three specific words. He emphasizes the importance of hard work and the negative co |
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Confession of Sin by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon delivers a powerful sermon on the 'Confession of Sin,' emphasizing its necessity for salvation and the different types of confessions found in Scripture. He illustrat |
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Of the Justice or Righteousness of God. by John Gill | John Gill expounds on the justice and righteousness of God, emphasizing that these attributes are essential and inherent to His nature. He argues that God's righteousness is acknow |
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True Confession of Sin by Erlo Stegen | Erlo Stegen emphasizes the necessity of true confession of sin, illustrating through six biblical examples that mere acknowledgment of wrongdoing is insufficient for forgiveness. H |
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Romans 9:23 What Were We Made For? by Ernest O'Neill | Ernest O'Neill delves into the challenging question of why God allows evil and suffering in the world, using Romans 9:22 to explore the concept of free will and God's patience with |
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Exodus 9:27 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith discusses the theme of confession of sin, illustrating various types of confessions from the Bible, including the terror-driven confession of Pharaoh, the insincere con |
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The Great Sin (Reading) by C.S. Lewis | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the issue of pride and conceit in the Christian life. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing our need for repentance and seeking the Lord |