princes of Israel. See note on 1 Kings 12:17 . Israel. A special various reading called Sevir ( App-34 ) reads "Judah", as well as in 1Ch 22:17 ; 1 Chronicles 23:2 . Otherwise "Israel" is put for "Judah". read more
6. the princes of Israel—(compare 2 Chronicles 12:5, "the princes of Judah"). read more
3. The invasion by Egypt ch. 12The writer pointed out clearly the connection between Shishak’s invasion and Rehoboam’s unfaithfulness (2 Chronicles 12:1-5; cf. Proverbs 3:12)."The passage makes use of terms that are characteristic of the Chronicler’s theology of divine retribution, namely, ’forsake’ or ’abandon’ (2 Chronicles 12:1; 2 Chronicles 12:5), ’be unfaithful’ (2 Chronicles 12:2), and ’humble oneself’ (2 Chronicles 12:6-7; 2 Chronicles 12:12). The Shishak incident provided a model of the... read more
Reign of Rehoboam (concluded)This chapter is parallel to 1 Kings 14:21-31, but supplies additional particulars respecting Shishak’s army and the prophet Shemaiah.3. The Lubims, the Sukkiims] The Lubims were probably Libyans; the Sukkiims, who are not mentioned elsewhere, are called in LXX ’Troglodytes,’ i.e. ’cave-dwellers.’6. The princes of Israel] The term ’Israel’ is often applied in Chronicles to the people of Judah, as more nearly realising the ideal of the true Israel than the sister... read more
(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. read more
REHOBOAM AND ABIJAH: THE IMPORTANCE OF RITUAL2 Chronicles 10:1-19; 2 Chronicles 11:1-23; 2 Chronicles 12:1-16; 2 Chronicles 13:1-22THE transition from Solomon to Rehoboam brings to light a serious drawback of the chronicler’s principle of selection. In the history of Solomon we read of nothing but wealth, splendor, unchallenged dominion, and superhuman wisdom; and yet the breath is hardly out of the body of the wisest and greatest king of Israel before his empire falls to pieces. We are told,... read more
CHAPTER 12 Rehoboam’s Apostasy, Punishment, and Death 1. Rehoboam’s apostasy (2 Chronicles 12:1 ) 2. Punishment through Shishak (2 Chronicles 12:2-12 ) 3. Death of Rehoboam (2 Chronicles 12:13-16 ) The kingdom had been established; Rehoboam had strengthened himself and lived in the indulgence of the flesh. Then followed the awful plunge into apostasy. “He forsook the law of the Lord and all Israel with him.” Idolatry in the high places and under every green tree was established and... read more
12:6 Whereupon the princes of Israel and the king humbled themselves; and they said, The LORD [is] {d} righteous.(d) Therefore he justly punishes you for your sins. read more
EGYPT ATTACKS JUDAH (vv.1-9) Rehoboam's prosperity however became his downfall. When he strengthened himself in his kingdom sufficiently to think himself secure, he gave up any regard he had for the law of the Lord, and the people willingly followed in his steps. How often this kind of folly has been repeated in the history of the people of God! Prominence and popularity can be a dreadful snare, for we dare to think more of our reputation than of the Lord's honour! But God was not merely a... read more
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Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 12:1-16
10:1-36:23 THE KINGS OF JUDAHDivision and its consequences (10:1-13:22)The Chronicler records the division of the kingdom (10:1-11:4; see notes on 1 Kings 12:1-24), but omits the statement in 1 Kings 12:20 that Jeroboam was made king of the northern tribes. He does not even mention Jeroboam’s reign (1 Kings 12:25-14:20). He considers that because the northerners broke away from the dynasty of David and from the true worship of God, they had no right to be called a kingdom, and certainly not the... read more