Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The leaders of Israel and the king humbled themselves and said, “The LORD is just.” New Living Translation Then the leaders of Israel and the king humbled themselves and said, “The LORD is right in doing this to us!” English Standard Version Then the princes of Israel and the king humbled themselves and said, “The LORD is righteous.” Berean Standard Bible So the leaders of Israel and the king humbled themselves and said, “The LORD is righteous.” King James Bible Whereupon the princes of Israel and the king humbled themselves; and they said, The LORD is righteous. New King James Version So the leaders of Israel and the king humbled themselves; and they said, “The LORD is righteous.” New American Standard Bible So the princes of Israel and the king humbled themselves and said, “The LORD is righteous.” NASB 1995 So the princes of Israel and the king humbled themselves and said, “The LORD is righteous.” NASB 1977 So the princes of Israel and the king humbled themselves and said, “The LORD is righteous.” Legacy Standard Bible So the princes of Israel and the king humbled themselves and said, “Yahweh is righteous.” Amplified Bible Then the leaders of Israel and the king humbled themselves and said, “The LORD is righteous.” Christian Standard Bible So the leaders of Israel and the king humbled themselves and said, “The LORD is righteous.” Holman Christian Standard Bible So the leaders of Israel and the king humbled themselves and said, “Yahweh is righteous.” American Standard Version Then the princes of Israel and the king humbled themselves; and they said, Jehovah is righteous. Contemporary English Version Rehoboam and the leaders were sorry for what they had done and admitted, "The LORD is right. We have deserted him." English Revised Version Then the princes of Israel and the king humbled themselves; and they said, The LORD is righteous. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then the commanders of Israel and the king humbled themselves. "The LORD is right!" they said. Good News Translation The king and the leaders admitted that they had sinned, and they said, "What the LORD is doing is just." International Standard Version In response, the princes of Israel and the king humbled themselves and declared, "The LORD is righteous." Majority Standard Bible So the leaders of Israel and the king humbled themselves and said, ?The LORD is righteous.? NET Bible The leaders of Israel and the king humbled themselves and said, "The LORD is just." New Heart English Bible Then the leaders of Israel and the king humbled themselves; and they said, "The LORD is righteous." Webster's Bible Translation Upon which the princes of Israel, and the king humbled themselves; and they said, The LORD is righteous. World English Bible Then the princes of Israel and the king humbled themselves; and they said, “Yahweh is righteous.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the heads of Israel are humbled—and the king—and they say, “YHWH [is] righteous.” Young's Literal Translation and the heads of Israel are humbled, and the king, and they say, 'Righteous is Jehovah.' Smith's Literal Translation And the chiefs of Israel, and the king, will humble themselves; and they will say, Jehovah is just. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the princes of Israel, and the king, being in a consternation, said: The Lord is just. Catholic Public Domain Version And the leaders of Israel, and the king, being in consternation, said, “The Lord is just.” New American Bible Then the commanders of Israel and the king humbled themselves saying, “The LORD is in the right.” New Revised Standard Version Then the officers of Israel and the king humbled themselves and said, “The LORD is in the right.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhereupon the princes of Israel and the king humbled themselves; and they said, The LORD is righteous. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then the princes of Israel and the king humbled themselves; and they said: 'The LORD is righteous.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And the elders of Israel and the king were ashamed, and said, The Lord is righteous. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Shishak Raids Jerusalem…5Then Shemaiah the prophet came to Rehoboam and the leaders of Judah who had gathered at Jerusalem because of Shishak, and he said to them, “This is what the LORD says: ‘You have forsaken Me; therefore, I have forsaken you into the hand of Shishak.’ ” 6So the leaders of Israel and the king humbled themselves and said, “The LORD is righteous.” 7When the LORD saw that they had humbled themselves, the word of the LORD came to Shemaiah, saying, “They have humbled themselves; I will not destroy them, but will soon grant them deliverance. My wrath will not be poured out on Jerusalem through Shishak.… Cross References James 4:6 But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” 1 Peter 5:5 Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Proverbs 3:34 He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble. Isaiah 57:15 For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite. Matthew 23:12 For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Luke 14:11 For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Luke 18:14 I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” 1 Kings 21:29 “Have you seen how Ahab has humbled himself before Me? Because he has humbled himself before Me, I will not bring the calamity during his days, but I will bring it upon his house in the days of his son.” 2 Kings 22:19 because your heart was tender and you humbled yourself before the LORD when you heard what I spoke against this place and against its people, that they would become a desolation and a curse, and because you have torn your clothes and wept before Me, I have heard you,’ declares the LORD. Isaiah 66:2 Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word. Jeremiah 44:10 To this day they have not humbled themselves or shown reverence, nor have they followed My instruction or the statutes that I set before you and your fathers. Daniel 5:22 But you his son, O Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, even though you knew all this. Hosea 5:15 Then I will return to My place until they admit their guilt and seek My face; in their affliction they will earnestly seek Me.” Zephaniah 3:12 But I will leave within you a meek and humble people, and they will trust in the name of the LORD. Matthew 18:4 Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Treasury of Scripture Whereupon the princes of Israel and the king humbled themselves; and they said, The LORD is righteous. humbled 2 Chronicles 11:2 But the word of the LORD came to Shemaiah the man of God, saying, 1 Kings 12:22 But the word of God came unto Shemaiah the man of God, saying, Ye have forsaken me 2 Chronicles 12:1,2 And it came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom, and had strengthened himself, he forsook the law of the LORD, and all Israel with him… 2 Chronicles 15:2 And he went out to meet Asa, and said unto him, Hear ye me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin; The LORD is with you, while ye be with him; and if ye seek him, he will be found of you; but if ye forsake him, he will forsake you. Deuteronomy 28:15 But it shall come to pass, if thou wilt not hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe to do all his commandments and his statutes which I command thee this day; that all these curses shall come upon thee, and overtake thee: left you 2 Samuel 24:14 And David said unto Gad, I am in a great strait: let us fall now into the hand of the LORD; for his mercies are great: and let me not fall into the hand of man. Psalm 37:33 The LORD will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged. Jump to Previous Chiefs Heads Humbled Israel Leaders Princes Righteous Themselves Upright WhereuponJump to Next Chiefs Heads Humbled Israel Leaders Princes Righteous Themselves Upright Whereupon2 Chronicles 12 1. Rehoboam, forsaking the Lord, is punished by Shishak5. He and the princes, repenting at the preaching of Shemaiah, 7. are delivered from destruction, but not from spoil 13. The reign and death of Rehoboam So the leaders of Israel and the king humbled themselves This phrase indicates a significant moment of repentance and acknowledgment of wrongdoing by the leaders and the king, Rehoboam. In the context of 2 Chronicles 12, Rehoboam had led Judah into sin, which resulted in Shishak, the king of Egypt, attacking Jerusalem. The act of humbling themselves is a response to the prophetic warning given by Shemaiah, a prophet of the Lord. This humility is a key theme throughout the Bible, as seen in passages like 2 Chronicles 7:14, where God promises to heal the land if His people humble themselves. The leaders' and king's humility is a turning point that averts complete destruction, showing the importance of repentance and submission to God's will. and said, “The LORD is righteous.” Persons / Places / Events 1. RehoboamThe king of Judah, son of Solomon, whose reign is marked by a division of the kingdom and subsequent invasion by Egypt. 2. Leaders of Israel The officials and elders who served under King Rehoboam and were responsible for guiding the nation. 3. Shishak The king of Egypt who invaded Judah during Rehoboam's reign, as a consequence of the nation's unfaithfulness. 4. Jerusalem The capital city of Judah, which faced the threat of invasion and plundering by Shishak. 5. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant God of Israel, who is acknowledged as righteous by Rehoboam and the leaders in their moment of humility. Teaching Points The Importance of HumilityRehoboam and the leaders' acknowledgment of God's righteousness came through their humility. In times of crisis, recognizing our dependence on God is crucial. God's Righteousness The declaration "The LORD is righteous" serves as a reminder of God's just nature. Even in judgment, His actions are fair and aimed at bringing His people back to Him. Consequences of Disobedience The invasion by Shishak was a direct result of Judah's unfaithfulness. This serves as a warning about the consequences of turning away from God's commands. Repentance Leads to Restoration The humility and repentance of Rehoboam and the leaders led to a measure of deliverance. God responds to genuine repentance with mercy and grace. Leadership and Accountability The leaders' role in acknowledging God's righteousness highlights the responsibility of those in authority to lead by example in spiritual matters.(6) Whereupon.--And. The princes of Israel.--See Note on 2Chronicles 12:1. "princes of Judah ". (2Chronicles 12:5) is the meaning. Humbled themselves.--Literally, bowed (2Chronicles 7:14). (Comp. Jonah 3:5-6.) The Lord is righteous.--Comp. Exodus 9:27 (the exclamation of Pharaoh); and Ezra 9:15. . . . Verse 6. - Note, as very apt parallel passages, Jeremiah 13:15, 18; Exodus 9:27.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So the leadersשָׂרֵֽי־ (śā·rê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc and the king וְהַמֶּ֑לֶךְ (wə·ham·me·leḵ) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king humbled themselves וַיִּכָּנְע֥וּ (way·yik·kā·nə·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3665: To bend the knee, to humiliate, vanquish and said, וַיֹּאמְר֖וּ (way·yō·mə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 559: To utter, say “The LORD [is] יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel righteous.” צַדִּ֥יק ׀ (ṣad·dîq) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6662: Just, righteous Links 2 Chronicles 12:6 NIV2 Chronicles 12:6 NLT 2 Chronicles 12:6 ESV 2 Chronicles 12:6 NASB 2 Chronicles 12:6 KJV 2 Chronicles 12:6 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 12:6 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 12:6 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 12:6 French Bible 2 Chronicles 12:6 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 12:6 Then the princes of Israel and (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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