2 Chronicles 11:19
New International Version
She bore him sons: Jeush, Shemariah and Zaham.

New Living Translation
Mahalath had three sons—Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham.

English Standard Version
and she bore him sons, Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham.

Berean Standard Bible
She bore sons to him: Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham.

Berean Literal Bible
And she bore to him sons: Jeush, and Shemariah, and Zaham.

King James Bible
Which bare him children; Jeush, and Shamariah, and Zaham.

New King James Version
And she bore him children: Jeush, Shamariah, and Zaham.

New American Standard Bible
and she bore to him sons: Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham.

NASB 1995
and she bore him sons: Jeush, Shemariah and Zaham.

NASB 1977
and she bore him sons: Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham.

Legacy Standard Bible
and she bore him sons: Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham.

Amplified Bible
She bore him sons: Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham.

Berean Annotated Bible
She bore sons to him: Jeush (He hurries to aid), Shemariah (kept by YHWH), and Zaham (loathing).

Christian Standard Bible
She bore sons to him: Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
She bore sons to him: Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham.

American Standard Version
and she bare him sons: Jeush, and Shemariah, and Zaham.

Contemporary English Version
Rehoboam and Mahalath had three sons: Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham.

English Revised Version
and she bare him sons; Jeush, and Shemariah, and Zaham.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Mahalath gave birth to the following sons: Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham.

Good News Translation
They had three sons, Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham.

International Standard Version
who bore him these sons: Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham.

NET Bible
She bore him sons named Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham.

New Heart English Bible
and she bore him sons: Jeush, and Shemariah, and Zaham.

Webster's Bible Translation
Who bore him children, Jeush, and Shamariah, and Zaham.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
She bore sons to him: Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham.

World English Bible
She bore him sons: Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And she bears sons to him: Jeush, and Shamaria, and Zaham.

Berean Literal Bible
And she bore to him sons: Jeush, and Shemariah, and Zaham.

Young's Literal Translation
And she beareth to him sons, Jeush, and Shamaria, and Zaham.

Smith's Literal Translation
And she will bear to him sons, Jeush and Shemariah, and Zaham.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they bore him sons Jehus, and Somorias, and Zoom.

Catholic Public Domain Version
They bore sons for him: Jeush, and Shemariah, and Zaham.

New American Bible
She bore him sons: Jehush, Shemariah, and Zaham.

New Revised Standard Version
She bore him sons: Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Which bare him children; Jeush, and Shamariah and Zaham.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and she bore him sons: Jeush, and Shemariah, and Zaham.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And she bore him sons; Jeus, and Samoria, and Zaam.

Additional Translations ...



Context
Rehoboam's Family
18And Rehoboam married Mahalath, who was the daughter of David’s son Jerimoth and of Abihail, the daughter of Jesse’s son Eliab. 19She bore sons to him: Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham. 20After her, he married Maacah daughter of Absalom, and she bore to him Abijah, Attai, Ziza, and Shelomith.…

Cross References
She bore sons to him:

1 Samuel 2:21
So the LORD attended to Hannah, and she conceived and gave birth to three sons and two daughters. Meanwhile, the boy Samuel grew up in the presence of the LORD.

Genesis 29:32
And Leah conceived and gave birth to a son, and she named him Reuben, for she said, “The LORD has seen my affliction. Surely my husband will love me now.”

1 Samuel 1:20
So in the course of time, Hannah conceived and gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, saying, “Because I have asked for him from the LORD.”
Jeush,

Genesis 36:5
and Oholibamah gave birth to Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. These were the sons of Esau, who were born to him in the land of Canaan.

1 Chronicles 1:35
The sons of Esau: Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam, and Korah.

1 Chronicles 23:10
And the sons of Shimei: Jahath, Zina, Jeush, and Beriah. These were the sons of Shimei—four in all.
Shemariah,

1 Chronicles 12:5
Eluzai, Jerimoth, Bealiah, Shemariah, and Shephatiah the Haruphite;

Ezra 10:32
Benjamin, Malluch, and Shemariah.
and Zaham.

1 Kings 14:31
And Rehoboam rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David; his mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite. And his son Abijam reigned in his place.

1 Chronicles 3:10-12
Solomon’s son was Rehoboam: Abijah was his son, Asa his son, Jehoshaphat his son, / Joram his son, Ahaziah his son, Joash his son, / Amaziah his son, Azariah his son, Jotham his son,
1 Kings 14:21
Meanwhile, Rehoboam son of Solomon reigned in Judah. 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.

1 Kings 11:43
And Solomon rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David. And his son Rehoboam reigned in his place.

1 Kings 12:1
Then Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone there to make him king.

1 Kings 12:17
but Rehoboam still reigned over the Israelites living in the cities of Judah.

1 Kings 12:23
“Tell Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah, all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and the rest of the people

1 Kings 12:24
that this is what the LORD says: ‘You are not to go up and fight against your brothers, the Israelites. Each of you must return home, for this is My doing.’” So they listened to the word of the LORD and turned back according to the word of the LORD.


Treasury of Scripture

Which bore him children; Jeush, and Shamariah, and Zaham.

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2 Chronicles 11
1. Rehoboam raising an army to subdue Israel, is forbidden by Shemaiah
5. He strengthens his kingdom with forts and provisions
13. The priests and Levites, and such as feared God, forsaken by Jeroboam,
17. strengthen the kingdom of Judah
18. The wives and children of Rehoboam












She bore sons to him:

Maacah, Rehoboam’s favored wife, bore him three sons. Their birth strengthened the royal household and added to the descendants of David through whom Judah’s kings would continue.

1Sa 2:21 So the LORD attended to Hannah, and she conceived…
Gen 29:32 And Leah conceived and gave birth to a son,…
1Sa 1:20 So in the course of time, Hannah conceived and gave birth…

Jeush,

Jeush was the first of Maacah’s sons listed among Rehoboam’s children. His name means “he will help” or “he will support.”

Gen 36:5 and Oholibamah gave birth to Jeush…
1Ch 1:35 The sons of Esau: Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam, and Korah.
1Ch 23:10 And the sons of Shimei: Jahath, Zina, Jeush, and Beriah.…

Shemariah,

Shemariah, whose name means “kept by Yahweh” or “protected by the Lord,” was also born to Maacah and belonged to the extended royal family during Rehoboam’s reign.

1Ch 12:5 Eluzai, Jerimoth, Bealiah, Shemariah…
Ezr 10:32 Benjamin, Malluch, and Shemariah.

and Zaham.

Zaham completes the record of Maacah’s sons. His less common name may mean “fat” or “plump,” possibly suggesting prosperity or abundance. Their inclusion preserves the family history of Rehoboam and the Davidic line.

1Ki 14:31 And Rehoboam rested with his fathers and was buried…
1Ch 3:10-12 Solomon’s son was Rehoboam: Abijah was his son, Asa his son,…

Persons / Places / Events
1. Rehoboam
The son of Solomon and king of Judah, Rehoboam's reign is marked by division and conflict, as the kingdom of Israel splits into two.

2. Maacah
The wife of Rehoboam and mother of Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham. She is noted for her influence in the royal family and her lineage, being the granddaughter of Absalom.

3. Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham
Sons of Rehoboam and Maacah, their mention signifies the continuation of the Davidic line through Rehoboam.

4. Judah
The southern kingdom over which Rehoboam ruled after the division of Israel. It is significant as the lineage of David and the eventual birthplace of Jesus Christ.

5. Division of the Kingdom
The context of this verse is the divided kingdom, where Rehoboam's rule is limited to Judah and Benjamin, following the rebellion led by Jeroboam.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Lineage
The mention of Rehoboam's sons underscores the significance of family and lineage in God's plan. It reminds us of the importance of heritage and the role of family in spiritual legacy.

Consequences of Division
The divided kingdom serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of disobedience and poor leadership. It encourages us to seek unity and wisdom in our communities and families.

God's Sovereignty in History
Despite human failures, God's plan continues through history. This reassures us that God is in control, even when circumstances seem chaotic.

Influence of Relationships
Maacah's role as a mother and wife highlights the influence of relationships in shaping history. It challenges us to consider the impact of our relationships on our spiritual journey.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 11:19?

2. How does 2 Chronicles 11:19 reflect God's plan for family and lineage?

3. What can we learn about God's sovereignty from Rehoboam's family decisions?

4. How does Rehoboam's family structure compare to biblical teachings on marriage?

5. How can we apply Rehoboam's family dynamics to modern Christian family life?

6. What scriptural connections exist between Rehoboam's lineage and God's covenant promises?

7. How does 2 Chronicles 11:19 reflect the political alliances of Rehoboam's reign?

8. What does 2 Chronicles 11:19 reveal about the role of women in biblical genealogies?

9. How does 2 Chronicles 11:19 contribute to understanding the lineage of Judah's kings?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 11?


(19) Which bare.--And she (i.e., Mahalath) bare.

Shamariah.--Shemariah. These sons of Rehoboam occur here only.

Verse 19. - (See last note.) If previous verse speaks of two wives of Rehoboam, of which wife (our Hebrew text being not "which bare," but "and she bare") were Jeush, Shamariah, and Zaham the children? or of which respectively, if they express the children of both? As the words now stand, it can only be supposed, with all lexicons, that Abihail is mother of the three children on the two-wife supposition.

2 Chronicles 11:19 is more than a genealogical note. It testifies that God kept His promise to preserve David’s line, illustrates that status in God’s kingdom depends on His choice rather than birth order, and reminds us that every individual—famous or obscure—has a place in His unfolding plan.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
She bore
וַתֵּ֥לֶד (wat·tê·leḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

sons to him:
בָּנִ֑ים (bā·nîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1121: A son

Jeush,
יְע֥וּשׁ (yə·‘ūš)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3266: Jeush -- 'he comes to help', an Edomite, also the name of several Israelites

Shemariah,
שְׁמַרְיָ֖ה (šə·mar·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8114: Shemariah -- 'Yah has kept', three Israelites

and Zaham.
זָֽהַם׃ (zā·ham)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2093: Zaham -- 'loathing', a son of Rehoboam


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OT History: 2 Chronicles 11:19 And she bore him sons: Jeush (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr)

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