2 Chronicles 12:6, 2 Chronicles 12:7 WEB

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 12:1-16

REHOBOAM AND JEHOSHAPHAT REHOBOAM (2 Chronicles 10-12) The story of the rejected counsel of the older men and what came of it (chap. 10) is practically as in 1 Kings 12:0 , and furnishes an illustration of the relation of divine sovereignty to human free agency. The fortification of Judah’s cities against Israel (chap. 11) was dwelt upon in the earlier books, as well as the return of the priests and Levites to Jerusalem. Rehoboam’s “wise” action (2 Chronicles 11:23 ) is to be taken in the... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - 2 Chronicles 12:1-16

2 Chronicles 12:1-12 . 1. And it came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom [rather, "when Rehoboam's kingdom had been established"], and had strengthened himself [when he had become strong], he forsook the law of the Lord. [On this point the narrative in Kings is the fuller of the two. There we ( Speaker's Commentary ) are told that the apostacy of Rehoboam and his people consisted in their setting up high places, images, and groves, and in their encouragement of "Sodomites" and... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 2 Chronicles 12:5-6

It is lovely always to see souls humbled under afflictions. read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 2 Chronicles 12:1-12

Rehoboam Subdued by Shishak v. 1. And it came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom, and had strengthened himself, his encouragement of the right worship of Jehovah bringing him many people from the northern kingdom, 2 Chronicles 11:16-Esther :, and causing his undertakings to be attended by the blessings of God, he forsook the Law of the Lord, and all Israel with him, luxury, security, and ease led to religious decline, an experience which is not unusual, and the people in his... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 2 Chronicles 12:1-16

3. THE KINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF JUDAH FROM REHOBOAM TO ZEDEKIAH.—Ch. 10–36 a. Rehoboam. The Prophet Shemaiah.—Ch. 10–12α. Revolt of the Ten Tribes from the House of David: 2 Chronicles 10:1 to 2 Chronicles 11:42 Chronicles 10:1.And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for to Shechem was all Israel come to 2make him king. And when Jeroboam the son of Nebat heard it, and he in Egypt, whither he had fled from the presence of Solomon the king, then Jeroboam returned out of Egypt. 3And they sent and called him:... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 2 Chronicles 12:1-16

The issue was that Rehoboam "forsook the law of the Lord." The scourge came in the person of Israel's ancient foe, the king of Egypt. The patience of God is ever manifest in His dealing with His people. The repentance of Rehoboam produced, as it always does, a stay of judgment. Yet the kingdom of Judah passed under the yoke of Egypt. Judah was saved, however, from complete destruction, not principally for the sake of the king, nor in answer to his repentance, but because "in Judah there were... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Chronicles 12:1-16

2 Chronicles 12:1-Nehemiah : . Shishak invades Judah; Summary of Rehoboam’ s Reign; his Death (see notes on 1 Kings 14:21 f., 1 Kings 14:25-Hosea :, 1 Kings 14:29-Obadiah :).— The words in 2 Chronicles 12:2 b (“ because they had trespassed . . .” ) to the end of 2 Chronicles 12:8, which do not figure in 1 K., are regarded by many commentators as a midrash (see note on 2 Chronicles 13:22) which the Chronicler either wrote himself or incorporated from some source to which he had access. 2... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 2 Chronicles 12:1-16

CRITICAL NOTES.] This chapter parallel with 1 Kings 14:21-31, but considerably enlarges the narrative contained in that passage. The account of Shishak’s chariots and horsemen, the composition of his army, the warning and the promise of Shemaiah are wholly new features [Speak. Com.].2 Chronicles 12:1-12.—The invasion of Shishak. Forsook, details in Kings. All Isa., i.e., all Judah and Benjamin—all Israelites of these tribes. Shishak (Shishonk), first king of 22nd or Bubastic dynasty, which,... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 12:1-16

Chapter 12It came to pass [chapter twelve], when Rehoboam had established the kingdom, and had strengthened himself, he forsook the law of the LORD, and all Israel with him ( 2 Chronicles 12:1 ).As the king goes, so goes the nation. Having forsaken the Lord he led them in a path away from God. And there came from Egypt a pharaoh by the name of Shishak who began to invade the land of Judah and take the cities. Actually, the Lubims and the Ethiopians had come with him with a mighty host and they... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 2 Chronicles 12:1-16

2 Chronicles 12:1 . Rehoboam forsook the law of the Lord. His juvenile council, his harem of eighteen queens and sixty concubines, are lamentable proofs of the imbecility of his mind. The apple-tree seldom bears two years alike. 2 Chronicles 12:2 . Shishak is called Sesac by Josephus, He is named by Herodotus, lib. 2., by Diodorus, and by Eusebius, and is called successively Sasochis, and Sebacus, and Asychis, and Sesostris. Being a great conqueror by sea and by land, he had no need to... read more