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Saturday, June 21st, 2025
the Week of Proper 6 / Ordinary 11
the Week of Proper 6 / Ordinary 11
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2 Chronicles 11:5
Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and built strong cities in Judah to defend against attacks.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Rehoboam stayed in Jerusalem, and he fortified cities in Judah.
Rehoboam stayed in Jerusalem, and he fortified cities in Judah.
Hebrew Names Version
Rechav`am lived in Yerushalayim, and built cities for defense in Yehudah.
Rechav`am lived in Yerushalayim, and built cities for defense in Yehudah.
King James Version
And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah.
And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah.
English Standard Version
Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built cities for defense in Judah.
Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built cities for defense in Judah.
New Century Version
Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and built strong cities in Judah to defend it.
Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and built strong cities in Judah to defend it.
New English Translation
Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem; he built up these fortified cities throughout Judah:
Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem; he built up these fortified cities throughout Judah:
Amplified Bible
Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and built [fortified] cities for defense in Judah.
Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and built [fortified] cities for defense in Judah.
New American Standard Bible
Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and built cities for defense in Judah.
Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and built cities for defense in Judah.
World English Bible
Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and built cities for defense in Judah.
Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and built cities for defense in Judah.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And Rehoboam dwelt in Ierusalem, and buylt strong cities in Iudah.
And Rehoboam dwelt in Ierusalem, and buylt strong cities in Iudah.
Legacy Standard Bible
Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and built cities for fortifications in Judah.
Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and built cities for fortifications in Judah.
Berean Standard Bible
Rehoboam continued to live in Jerusalem, and he built up cities for defense in Judah.
Rehoboam continued to live in Jerusalem, and he built up cities for defense in Judah.
Contemporary English Version
Rehoboam ruled from Jerusalem, and he had several cities in Judah turned into fortresses so he could use them to defend his country. These cities included
Rehoboam ruled from Jerusalem, and he had several cities in Judah turned into fortresses so he could use them to defend his country. These cities included
Complete Jewish Bible
Rechav‘am lived in Yerushalayim and built cities for defense in Y'hudah —
Rechav‘am lived in Yerushalayim and built cities for defense in Y'hudah —
Darby Translation
And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah.
And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah.
George Lamsa Translation
And Jeroboam built Shechem on the mountain of the tribe of the house of Ephraim, and dwelt in it; and went out from there and built Penuel.
And Jeroboam built Shechem on the mountain of the tribe of the house of Ephraim, and dwelt in it; and went out from there and built Penuel.
Good News Translation
Rehoboam remained in Jerusalem and had fortifications built for the following cities of Judah and Benjamin:
Rehoboam remained in Jerusalem and had fortifications built for the following cities of Judah and Benjamin:
Lexham English Bible
And Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built cities as strongholds in Judah.
And Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built cities as strongholds in Judah.
Literal Translation
And Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and built cities for defense in Judah.
And Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and built cities for defense in Judah.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
As for Roboa, he dwelt at Ierusalem, and buylded vp the stronge cities in Iuda,
As for Roboa, he dwelt at Ierusalem, and buylded vp the stronge cities in Iuda,
American Standard Version
And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah.
And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah.
Bible in Basic English
Now Rehoboam kept in Jerusalem, building walled towns in Judah.
Now Rehoboam kept in Jerusalem, building walled towns in Judah.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And Rehoboam dwelt in Hierusalem, and built strong cities in Iuda.
And Rehoboam dwelt in Hierusalem, and built strong cities in Iuda.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah.
And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah.
King James Version (1611)
And Rehoboam dwelt in Ierusalem, and built cities for defence in Iudah.
And Rehoboam dwelt in Ierusalem, and built cities for defence in Iudah.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And Roboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and he built walled cities in Judea.
And Roboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and he built walled cities in Judea.
English Revised Version
And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah.
And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Forsothe Roboam dwellide in Jerusalem, and he bildide wallid citees in Juda;
Forsothe Roboam dwellide in Jerusalem, and he bildide wallid citees in Juda;
Update Bible Version
And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defense in Judah.
And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defense in Judah.
Webster's Bible Translation
And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defense in Judah.
And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defense in Judah.
New King James Version
So Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defense in Judah.
So Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defense in Judah.
New Living Translation
Rehoboam remained in Jerusalem and fortified various towns for the defense of Judah.
Rehoboam remained in Jerusalem and fortified various towns for the defense of Judah.
New Life Bible
Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and built strong cities in Judah.
Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and built strong cities in Judah.
New Revised Standard
Rehoboam resided in Jerusalem, and he built cities for defense in Judah.
Rehoboam resided in Jerusalem, and he built cities for defense in Judah.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, - and built cities for defence, in Judah;
And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, - and built cities for defence, in Judah;
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Roboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built walled cities in Juda.
And Roboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built walled cities in Juda.
Revised Standard Version
Rehobo'am dwelt in Jerusalem, and he built cities for defense in Judah.
Rehobo'am dwelt in Jerusalem, and he built cities for defense in Judah.
Young's Literal Translation
And Rehoboam dwelleth in Jerusalem, and buildeth cities for a bulwark in Judah,
And Rehoboam dwelleth in Jerusalem, and buildeth cities for a bulwark in Judah,
THE MESSAGE
Rehoboam continued to live in Jerusalem but built up a defense system for Judah all around: in Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa, Beth Zur, Soco, Adullam, Gath, Mareshah, Ziph, Adoraim, Lachish, Azekah, Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron—a line of defense protecting Judah and Benjamin. He beefed up the fortifications, appointed commanders, and put in supplies of food, olive oil, and wine. He installed arms—large shields and spears—in all the forts, making them very strong. So Judah and Benjamin were secure for the time.
Rehoboam continued to live in Jerusalem but built up a defense system for Judah all around: in Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa, Beth Zur, Soco, Adullam, Gath, Mareshah, Ziph, Adoraim, Lachish, Azekah, Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron—a line of defense protecting Judah and Benjamin. He beefed up the fortifications, appointed commanders, and put in supplies of food, olive oil, and wine. He installed arms—large shields and spears—in all the forts, making them very strong. So Judah and Benjamin were secure for the time.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and built cities for defense in Judah.
Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and built cities for defense in Judah.
Contextual Overview
1 Rehoboam went back to Jerusalem and gathered together an army of 180,000 men from the families of Judah and the tribe of Benjamin. Rehoboam wanted to go fight against the Israelites and take back his kingdom. 2 But the Lord spoke to a man of God named Shemaiah. He said, 3 "Talk to Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and to men of Judah and Benjamin. 4 Say to them, ‘The Lord says that you must not go to war against your brothers. Everyone, go home! I made all this happen.'" So all the men in Rehoboam's army obeyed the Lord and went home. They did not attack Jeroboam. 5 Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and built strong cities in Judah to defend against attacks. 6 He repaired the cities of Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa, 7 Beth Zur, Soco, Adullam, 8 Gath, Mareshah, Ziph, 9 Adoraim, Lachish, Azekah, 10 Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron. These cities in Judah and Benjamin were made strong.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
am 3029-3032, bc 975-972
built: 2 Chronicles 8:2-6, 2 Chronicles 14:6, 2 Chronicles 14:7, 2 Chronicles 16:6, 2 Chronicles 17:12, 2 Chronicles 26:6, 2 Chronicles 27:4, Isaiah 22:8-11
Reciprocal: 1 Kings 12:25 - built 2 Chronicles 12:4 - the fenced Jeremiah 34:7 - for
Cross-References
Genesis 11:13
After Shelah was born, Arphaxad lived 403 years. During that time he had other sons and daughters.
After Shelah was born, Arphaxad lived 403 years. During that time he had other sons and daughters.
Genesis 11:14
After Shelah was 30 years old, his son Eber was born.
After Shelah was 30 years old, his son Eber was born.
Genesis 11:23
After Nahor was born, Serug lived another 200 years. During that time he had other sons and daughters.
After Nahor was born, Serug lived another 200 years. During that time he had other sons and daughters.
Genesis 11:24
After Nahor was 29 years old, his son Terah was born.
After Nahor was 29 years old, his son Terah was born.
Genesis 18:21
I will go and see if they are as bad as I have heard. Then I will know for sure."
I will go and see if they are as bad as I have heard. Then I will know for sure."
Exodus 3:8
Now I will go down and save my people from the Egyptians. I will take them from that land and lead them to a good land where they can be free from these troubles. It is a land filled with many good things. Many different people live in that land: the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites.
Now I will go down and save my people from the Egyptians. I will take them from that land and lead them to a good land where they can be free from these troubles. It is a land filled with many good things. Many different people live in that land: the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites.
Exodus 19:11
and be ready for me on the third day. On the third day, the Lord will come down to Mount Sinai. And all the people will see me.
and be ready for me on the third day. On the third day, the Lord will come down to Mount Sinai. And all the people will see me.
Exodus 19:18
Mount Sinai was covered with smoke. Smoke rose off the mountain like smoke from a furnace. This happened because the Lord came down to the mountain in fire. Also the whole mountain began to shake.
Mount Sinai was covered with smoke. Smoke rose off the mountain like smoke from a furnace. This happened because the Lord came down to the mountain in fire. Also the whole mountain began to shake.
Exodus 19:20
So the Lord came down to Mount Sinai. He came from heaven to the top of the mountain. Then he called Moses to come up to the top of the mountain with him. So Moses went up the mountain.
So the Lord came down to Mount Sinai. He came from heaven to the top of the mountain. Then he called Moses to come up to the top of the mountain with him. So Moses went up the mountain.
Psalms 11:4
The Lord is in his holy temple. The Lord sits on his throne in heaven. He sees everything that happens. He watches people closely.
The Lord is in his holy temple. The Lord sits on his throne in heaven. He sees everything that happens. He watches people closely.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem,.... The metropolis of Judah, and the capital city of his kingdom:
and built cities for defence in Judah; that is, rebuilt, enlarged, and fortified them; for otherwise they were built before, though neglected before the revolt of the ten tribes; but now it became necessary to make them more capacious and strong, to protect his people, and defend himself against Israel; for though he was forbid to act offensively, and therefore contented himself to abide in Jerusalem, and not go forth to war; yet he might lawfully put himself into a condition of defence.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Rehoboam was between two dangers: on the north he might be attacked by Jeroboam, on the south by Jeroboam’s ally, Egypt. From this side was the greater peril, and therefore out of the 15 cities fortified, all but three were on the southern or western frontier, where Egypt would be most likely to attack.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 2 Chronicles 11:5. And built cities for defense in Judah. — He was obliged to strengthen his frontiers against the encroachments of the men of Israel; and Jeroboam did the same thing on his part to prevent the inroads of Judah. See 1 Kings 12:25.
