Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Say to Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah and to all Israel in Judah and Benjamin, New Living Translation “Say to Rehoboam son of Solomon, king of Judah, and to all the Israelites in Judah and Benjamin: English Standard Version “Say to Rehoboam the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and to all Israel in Judah and Benjamin, Berean Standard Bible “Tell Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah and all the Israelites in Judah and Benjamin King James Bible Speak unto Rehoboam the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and to all Israel in Judah and Benjamin, saying, New King James Version “Speak to Rehoboam the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and to all Israel in Judah and Benjamin, saying, New American Standard Bible “Tell Rehoboam the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and all Israel in Judah and Benjamin, saying, NASB 1995 “Speak to Rehoboam the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and to all Israel in Judah and Benjamin, saying, NASB 1977 “Speak to Rehoboam the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and to all Israel in Judah and Benjamin, saying, Legacy Standard Bible “Speak to Rehoboam the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and to all Israel in Judah and Benjamin, saying, Amplified Bible “Say to Rehoboam the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and to all Israel in Judah and Benjamin, Christian Standard Bible “Say to Rehoboam son of Solomon, king of Judah, to all Israel in Judah and Benjamin, and to the rest of the people, Holman Christian Standard Bible “Say to Rehoboam son of Solomon, king of Judah, to all Israel in Judah and Benjamin, and to the rest of the people: American Standard Version Speak unto Rehoboam the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and to all Israel in Judah and Benjamin, saying, Contemporary English Version to tell Rehoboam and everyone from Judah and Benjamin, English Revised Version Speak unto Rehoboam the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and to all Israel in Judah and Benjamin, saying, GOD'S WORD® Translation "Speak to Judah's King Rehoboam, son of Solomon, and all Israel in Judah and Benjamin. Good News Translation to give this message to King Rehoboam and to all the people of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin: International Standard Version "Tell Solomon's son Rehoboam, king of Judah and all of Israel in Judah and Benjamin: NET Bible "Say this to King Rehoboam son of Solomon of Judah and to all the Israelites in Judah and Benjamin, New Heart English Bible "Speak to Rehoboam the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and to all Israel in Judah and Benjamin, saying, Webster's Bible Translation Speak to Rehoboam the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and to all Israel in Judah and Benjamin, saying, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“Tell Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah and all the Israelites in Judah and Benjamin World English Bible “Speak to Rehoboam the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and to all Israel in Judah and Benjamin, saying, Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“Speak to Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah, and to all Israel in Judah and Benjamin, saying, Young's Literal Translation 'Speak unto Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah, and unto all Israel in Judah and Benjamin, saying, Smith's Literal Translation Say to Rehoboam son of Solomon, king of Judah, and to all Israel in Judah and Benjamin, saying, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSpeak to Roboam the son of Solomon the king of Juda, and to all Israel, in Juda and Benjamin: Catholic Public Domain Version “Speak to Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, the king of Judah, and to all of Israel who are of Judah, or of Benjamin: New American Bible Say to Rehoboam, son of Solomon, king of Judah, and to all the Israelites in Judah and Benjamin: New Revised Standard Version Say to King Rehoboam of Judah, son of Solomon, and to all Israel in Judah and Benjamin, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSpeak to Rehoboam the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and to the house of Benjamin and to all Israel and to the rest of the people, saying, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated “Speak to Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, King of Judea, and to the house of Benjamin and to all Israel, and to the rest of the people. Say to them: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Speak unto Rehoboam the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and to all Israel in Judah and Benjamin, saying: Brenton Septuagint Translation Speak to Roboam the son of Solomon, and to all Juda and Benjamin, saying, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Shemaiah's Prophecy…2But the word of the LORD came to Shemaiah the man of God: 3“Tell Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah and all the Israelites in Judah and Benjamin 4that this is what the LORD says: ‘You are not to go up and fight against your brothers. Each of you must return home, for this word is from Me.’ ” So they listened to the words of the LORD and turned back from going against Jeroboam.… Cross References 1 Kings 12:22-24 But the word of God came to Shemaiah the man of God: / “Tell Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah, all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and the rest of the people / 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. 2 Chronicles 10:1-19 Then Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone there to make him king. / When Jeroboam son of Nebat heard about this, he returned from Egypt, where he had fled from King Solomon. / So they sent for Jeroboam, and he and all Israel came to Rehoboam and said, ... 1 Kings 11:11-13 Then the LORD said to Solomon, “Because you have done this and have not kept My covenant and My statutes, which I have commanded you, I will tear the kingdom away from you and give it to your servant. / Nevertheless, for the sake of your father David, I will not do it during your lifetime; I will tear it out of the hand of your son. / Yet I will not tear the whole kingdom away from him. I will give one tribe to your son for the sake of My servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem, which I have chosen.” 1 Kings 11:29-31 During that time, the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite met Jeroboam on the road as he was going out of Jerusalem. Now Ahijah had wrapped himself in a new cloak, and the two of them were alone in the open field. / And Ahijah took hold of the new cloak he was wearing, tore it into twelve pieces, / and said to Jeroboam, “Take ten pieces for yourself, for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Behold, I will tear the kingdom out of the hand of Solomon, and I will give you ten tribes. 1 Kings 12:1-20 Then Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone there to make him king. / When Jeroboam son of Nebat heard about this, he was still in Egypt where he had fled from King Solomon and had been living ever since. / So they sent for Jeroboam, and he and the whole assembly of Israel came to Rehoboam and said, ... 1 Kings 12:21-24 And when Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he mobilized the whole house of Judah and the tribe of Benjamin—180,000 chosen warriors—to fight against the house of Israel and restore the kingdom to Rehoboam son of Solomon. / But the word of God came to Shemaiah the man of God: / “Tell Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah, all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and the rest of the people ... 2 Chronicles 12:1-5 After Rehoboam had established his sovereignty and royal power, he and all Israel with him forsook the Law of the LORD. / In the fifth year of Rehoboam’s reign, because they had been unfaithful to the LORD, Shishak king of Egypt attacked Jerusalem / with 1,200 chariots, 60,000 horsemen, and countless troops who came with him out of Egypt—Libyans, Sukkites, and Cushites. ... 1 Kings 11:9-13 Now the LORD grew angry with Solomon, because his heart had turned away from the LORD, the God of Israel, who had appeared to him twice. / Although He had warned Solomon explicitly not to follow other gods, Solomon did not keep the LORD’s command. / Then the LORD said to Solomon, “Because you have done this and have not kept My covenant and My statutes, which I have commanded you, I will tear the kingdom away from you and give it to your servant. ... 1 Kings 11:26-40 Now Jeroboam son of Nebat was an Ephraimite from Zeredah whose mother was a widow named Zeruah. Jeroboam was a servant of Solomon, but he rebelled against the king, / and this is the account of his rebellion against the king. Solomon had built the supporting terraces and repaired the gap in the wall of the city of his father David. / Now Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor. So when Solomon noticed that the young man was industrious, he put him in charge of the whole labor force of the house of Joseph. ... 2 Chronicles 9:29-31 As for the rest of the acts of Solomon, from beginning to end, are they not written in the Records of Nathan the Prophet, in the Prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite, and in the Visions of Iddo the Seer concerning Jeroboam son of Nebat? / Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years. / And Solomon rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David. And his son Rehoboam reigned in his place. Matthew 12:25 Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand. Mark 3:24-25 If a kingdom is divided against itself, it cannot stand. / If a house is divided against itself, it cannot stand. Luke 11:17 Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and a house divided against a house will fall. John 17:21-23 that all of them may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I am in You. May they also be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me. / I have given them the glory You gave Me, so that they may be one as We are one— / I in them and You in Me—that they may be perfectly united, so that the world may know that You sent Me and have loved them just as You have loved Me. Acts 15:1-2 Then some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.” / And after engaging these men in sharp debate, Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to Jerusalem to see the apostles and elders about this question. Treasury of Scripture Speak to Rehoboam the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and to all Israel in Judah and Benjamin, saying, to all Israel Genesis 49:28 All these are the twelve tribes of Israel: and this is it that their father spake unto them, and blessed them; every one according to his blessing he blessed them. Exodus 24:4 And Moses wrote all the words of the LORD, and rose up early in the morning, and builded an altar under the hill, and twelve pillars, according to the twelve tribes of Israel. 2 Kings 17:34 Unto this day they do after the former manners: they fear not the LORD, neither do they after their statutes, or after their ordinances, or after the law and commandment which the LORD commanded the children of Jacob, whom he named Israel; Jump to Previous Benjamin Israel Israelites Judah Rehoboam Rehobo'am Solomon SpeakJump to Next Benjamin Israel Israelites Judah Rehoboam Rehobo'am Solomon Speak2 Chronicles 11 1. Rehoboam raising an army to subdue Israel, is forbidden by Shemaiah5. 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 Tell Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah Rehoboam was the son of Solomon, the renowned king of Israel known for his wisdom and the building of the First Temple in Jerusalem. Rehoboam's reign marks a significant turning point in Israel's history, as it was during his rule that the united kingdom of Israel split into two: the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah. This division was a fulfillment of the prophecy given to Jeroboam by the prophet Ahijah (1 Kings 11:29-31). Rehoboam's decision to follow the counsel of his younger advisors rather than the elders led to the rebellion of the northern tribes (1 Kings 12:6-15). His kingship over Judah signifies the continuation of David's line, which is significant in biblical prophecy concerning the Messiah (2 Samuel 7:12-16). and all the Israelites in Judah and Benjamin Persons / Places / Events 1. RehoboamThe son of Solomon and king of Judah. His reign marks the division of the united kingdom of Israel into two separate kingdoms: Judah and Israel. 2. Solomon The father of Rehoboam, known for his wisdom and building the First Temple in Jerusalem. His reign was marked by peace and prosperity, but his later years saw idolatry and disobedience to God. 3. Judah The southern kingdom, consisting of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin, over which Rehoboam ruled after the division of the united kingdom. 4. Benjamin One of the tribes of Israel, which remained loyal to the house of David and was part of the southern kingdom of Judah. 5. Israel Refers to the northern kingdom, which separated from Judah under the leadership of Jeroboam, following Rehoboam's harsh policies. Teaching Points Leadership and WisdomRehoboam's failure to heed wise counsel led to the division of the kingdom. Leaders today must seek and apply godly wisdom in their decisions. Consequences of Disobedience The division of the kingdom serves as a reminder of the consequences of disobedience to God's commands. Believers are called to live in obedience to God's Word. Unity in the Body of Christ The division of Israel highlights the importance of unity among God's people. Christians are encouraged to strive for unity within the church, avoiding divisions and conflicts. Listening to Wise Counsel Rehoboam's account underscores the importance of listening to wise and godly counsel. Believers should seek advice from mature Christians and be open to correction. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 11:3?2. How does 2 Chronicles 11:3 emphasize the importance of listening to God's word? 3. What can we learn from Rehoboam's response to God's command in this passage? 4. How does this verse connect to God's sovereignty throughout the Old Testament? 5. In what ways can we apply Rehoboam's obedience to our daily decisions? 6. How does 2 Chronicles 11:3 encourage unity among believers in challenging times? 7. What historical evidence supports the events described in 2 Chronicles 11:3? 8. How does 2 Chronicles 11:3 reflect God's sovereignty in leadership? 9. What theological significance does 2 Chronicles 11:3 hold for understanding divine guidance? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 11? 11. (2 Chronicles 10:3) How reliable is the account of Jeroboam's return if sources outside the Bible don't mention it? 12. If 2 Chronicles 8:3 states Solomon conquered Hamath-Zobah, why is there little to no archaeological evidence supporting this campaign? 13. 2 Chronicles 3:8 - How did Solomon acquire and transport enough gold to overlay the inner sanctuary entirely? 14. 2 Chronicles 11 portrays Rehoboam as a strong central authority; how do we address the inconsistencies when comparing his strength here with his weaker portrayal in other biblical passages? What Does 2 Chronicles 11:3 Mean Tell Rehoboam• The verse begins with a direct command: “Tell Rehoboam…” (2 Chronicles 11:3). God is speaking through the prophet Shemaiah (v. 2), showing that divine instruction can break into political crisis. • Cross references highlight this pattern of timely prophetic word: Nathan confronting David (2 Samuel 12:1-7), Ahijah warning Jeroboam (1 Kings 11:29-31). • Application: God still intervenes when leaders are about to act rashly (compare Proverbs 21:1; James 1:5). son of Solomon • Rehoboam’s lineage reminds us of the Davidic covenant (2 Samuel 7:12-16). • Being “son of Solomon” underlines both privilege and responsibility: Solomon’s wisdom and failure are fresh in memory (1 Kings 11:1-11). • The Lord’s address appeals to covenant faithfulness passed from father to son (Deuteronomy 6:6-7). king of Judah • Although Rehoboam sought to rule the whole nation, the split had already occurred (2 Chronicles 10:16-19). God acknowledges his reduced realm: “king of Judah,” not “king of Israel.” • This subtle title signals divine recognition of the divided kingdom (1 Kings 12:19-24) and reassures Judah that their kingship remains valid under God’s plan (Genesis 49:10). • It also foreshadows Messiah coming from Judah (Micah 5:2; Matthew 1:2-16). and all the Israelites • The message is not only for the monarch but for “all the Israelites” loyal to him. Leadership decisions affect the whole community (Joshua 24:15; 1 Samuel 12:14-15). • Inclusion of the people highlights shared accountability: they had gathered to fight their northern kin (2 Chronicles 11:1). • God addresses them collectively, just as He did at Sinai (Exodus 19:3-6) and later through Jeremiah (Jeremiah 7:2-3). in Judah and Benjamin • These two tribes formed the southern kingdom’s core (1 Kings 12:21). Their mention clarifies who “all the Israelites” are in this context. • Historically, Benjamin’s loyalty to Judah fulfilled earlier prophecy about tribal closeness (Genesis 49:27; Judges 1:21). • The identification limits the scope of the warning to those about to wage civil war, emphasizing God’s desire to prevent brotherly bloodshed (Psalm 133:1; John 13:35). summary 2 Chronicles 11:3 records God’s urgent directive, delivered through Shemaiah, to stop Rehoboam and his southern troops from attacking their northern relatives. By calling Rehoboam by name, reminding him of Solomon’s legacy, affirming his kingship over Judah, addressing the people collectively, and specifying the tribes involved, the verse underscores divine sovereignty, covenant continuity, communal responsibility, and God’s heart to avert fratricidal conflict. (3) King of Judah.--By this significant expression accomplished facts receive at the outset the seal of Divine assent.All Israel in Judah and Benjamin.--Kings, "all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and the remnant of the people;" where the second phrase seems to define the first, for the house of Judah and Benjamin was the remnant of Israel that continued loyal to David. In that case, the chronicler's phrase is a mere abbreviation, denoting whatever of Israel was comprised in the two faithful tribes. (Comp. 2Chronicles 10:17.) But there may be a hint that Judah and Benjamin were the true Israel, and that the apostate North had forfeited its right to that honourable name. Others suppose a reference to members of Northern tribes dwelling in the territory of Judah and Benjamin. Syriac, "to Rehoboam . . . and to the house of Benjamin, and to all Israel, and to the remnant of the people." LXX., "to all Judah and Benjamin" simply. Verse 3. - To all Israel in Judah and Benjamin. There is difference of opinion as to who are intended in the expression, "all Israel," already confessedly ambiguous in two other passages. When we consider the mention of Rehoboam personally in the former clause of the verse, it would seem most probable that the meaning is all the people of the nation, resident in the Judah and Benjamin allotments, i.e. the nation called collectively Israel. This will include "the remnant" spoken of in the parallel (1 Kings 12:23, compared with 17).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Tellאֱמֹ֕ר (’ĕ·mōr) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say Rehoboam רְחַבְעָ֥ם (rə·ḥaḇ·‘ām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7346: Rehoboam -- 'a people are enlarged', a king of Judah son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Solomon שְׁלֹמֹ֖ה (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne king מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Judah יְהוּדָ֑ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites and וְאֶל֙ (wə·’el) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the Israelites יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc in Judah בִּיהוּדָ֥ה (bî·hū·ḏāh) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites and Benjamin וּבִנְיָמִ֖ן (ū·ḇin·yā·min) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1144: Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites Links 2 Chronicles 11:3 NIV2 Chronicles 11:3 NLT 2 Chronicles 11:3 ESV 2 Chronicles 11:3 NASB 2 Chronicles 11:3 KJV 2 Chronicles 11:3 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 11:3 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 11:3 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 11:3 French Bible 2 Chronicles 11:3 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 11:3 Speak to Rehoboam the son of Solomon (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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