Apologetics Bible

2Chronicles 10:1

Hebrew

וַיֵּלֶךְ רְחַבְעָם שְׁכֶמָה כִּי שְׁכֶם בָּאוּ כָל־יִשְׂרָאֵל לְהַמְלִיךְ אֹתֽוֹ׃

vayelekhe-rechave'am-shekhemah-khiy-shekhem-va'v-khal-yishera'el-lehameliykhe-'otvo

KJV: And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for to Shechem were all Israel come to make him king.

AKJV: And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for to Shechem were all Israel come to make him king.

ASV: And Rehoboam went to Shechem; for all Israel were come to Shechem to make him king.

YLT: And Rehoboam goeth to Shechem, for to Shechem have all Israel come to cause him to reign.

Exposition: 2Chronicles 10:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for to Shechem were all Israel come to make him king.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Chronicles 10:2

Hebrew

וַיְהִי כִּשְׁמֹעַ יָרָבְעָם בֶּן־נְבָט וְהוּא בְמִצְרַיִם אֲשֶׁר בָּרַח מִפְּנֵי שְׁלֹמֹה הַמֶּלֶךְ וַיָּשָׁב יָרָבְעָם מִמִּצְרָֽיִם׃

vayehiy-khishemo'a-yarave'am-ven-nevat-vehv'-vemitzerayim-'asher-varach-mifeney-shelomoh-hamelekhe-vayashav-yarave'am-mimitzerayim

KJV: And it came to pass, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who was in Egypt, whither he had fled from the presence of Solomon the king, heard it, that Jeroboam returned out of Egypt.

AKJV: And it came to pass, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who was in Egypt, where he fled from the presence of Solomon the king, heard it, that Jeroboam returned out of Egypt.

ASV: And it came to pass, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat heard of it (for he was in Egypt, whither he had fled from the presence of king Solomon), that Jeroboam returned out of Egypt.

YLT: And it cometh to pass, at Jeroboam son of Nebat's--who is in Egypt because he hath fled from the face of Solomon the king--hearing, that Jeroboam turneth back out of Egypt;

Exposition: 2Chronicles 10:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And it came to pass, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who was in Egypt, whither he had fled from the presence of Solomon the king, heard it, that Jeroboam returned out of Egypt.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Chronicles 10:3

Hebrew

וַֽיִּשְׁלְחוּ וַיִּקְרְאוּ־לוֹ וַיָּבֹא יָרָבְעָם וְכָל־יִשְׂרָאֵל וַֽיְדַבְּרוּ אֶל־רְחַבְעָם לֵאמֹֽר׃

vayishelechv-vayiqere'v-lvo-vayavo'-yarave'am-vekhal-yishera'el-vayedaverv-'el-rechave'am-le'mor

KJV: And they sent and called him. So Jeroboam and all Israel came and spake to Rehoboam, saying,

AKJV: And they sent and called him. So Jeroboam and all Israel came and spoke to Rehoboam, saying,

ASV: And they sent and called him; and Jeroboam and all Israel came, and they spake to Rehoboam, saying,

YLT: and they send and call for him, and Jeroboam cometh in, and all Israel, and speak unto Rehoboam, saying,

Exposition: 2Chronicles 10:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they sent and called him. So Jeroboam and all Israel came and spake to Rehoboam, saying,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Chronicles 10:4

Hebrew

אָבִיךָ הִקְשָׁה אֶת־עֻלֵּנוּ וְעַתָּה הָקֵל מֵעֲבֹדַת אָבִיךָ הַקָּשָׁה וּמֵעֻלּוֹ הַכָּבֵד אֲשֶׁר־נָתַן עָלֵינוּ וְנַֽעַבְדֶֽךָּ׃

'aviykha-hiqeshah-'et-'ulenv-ve'atah-haqel-me'avodat-'aviykha-haqashah-vme'ulvo-hakhaved-'asher-natan-'aleynv-vena'avedekha

KJV: Thy father made our yoke grievous: now therefore ease thou somewhat the grievous servitude of thy father, and his heavy yoke that he put upon us, and we will serve thee.

AKJV: Your father made our yoke grievous: now therefore ease you somewhat the grievous servitude of your father, and his heavy yoke that he put on us, and we will serve you.

ASV: Thy father made our yoke grievous: now therefore make thou the grievous service of thy father, and his heavy yoke which he put upon us, lighter, and we will serve thee.

YLT: `Thy father made our yoke sharp, and now, make light somewhat of the sharp service of thy father, and of his heavy yoke that he put upon us, and we serve thee.'

Exposition: 2Chronicles 10:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Thy father made our yoke grievous: now therefore ease thou somewhat the grievous servitude of thy father, and his heavy yoke that he put upon us, and we will serve thee.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Chronicles 10:5

Hebrew

וַיֹּאמֶר אֲלֵהֶם עוֹד שְׁלֹשֶׁת יָמִים וְשׁוּבוּ אֵלָי וַיֵּלֶךְ הָעָֽם׃

vayo'mer-'alehem-'vod-sheloshet-yamiym-veshvvv-'elay-vayelekhe-ha'am

KJV: And he said unto them, Come again unto me after three days. And the people departed.

AKJV: And he said to them, Come again to me after three days. And the people departed. ¶

ASV: And he said unto them, Come again unto me after three days. And the people departed.

YLT: And he saith unto them, `Yet three days--then return ye unto me;' and the people go.

Exposition: 2Chronicles 10:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he said unto them, Come again unto me after three days. And the people departed.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Chronicles 10:6

Hebrew

וַיִּוָּעַץ הַמֶּלֶךְ רְחַבְעָם אֶת־הַזְּקֵנִים אֲשֶׁר־הָיוּ עֹֽמְדִים לִפְנֵי שְׁלֹמֹה אָבִיו בִּֽהְיֹתוֹ חַי לֵאמֹר אֵיךְ אַתֶּם נֽוֹעָצִים לְהָשִׁיב לָֽעָם־הַזֶּה דָּבָֽר׃

vayiva'atz-hamelekhe-rechave'am-'et-hazeqeniym-'asher-hayv-'omediym-lifeney-shelomoh-'aviyv-viheyotvo-chay-le'mor-'eykhe-'atem-nvo'atziym-lehashiyv-la'am-hazeh-davar

KJV: And king Rehoboam took counsel with the old men that had stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, saying, What counsel give ye me to return answer to this people?

AKJV: And king Rehoboam took counsel with the old men that had stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, saying, What counsel give you me to return answer to this people?

ASV: And king Rehoboam took counsel with the old men, that had stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, saying, What counsel give ye me to return answer to this people?

YLT: And king Rehoboam consulteth with the aged men who have been standing before Solomon his father in his being alive, saying, `How are ye counselling to answer this people?'

Exposition: 2Chronicles 10:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And king Rehoboam took counsel with the old men that had stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, saying, What counsel give ye me to return answer to this people?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Chronicles 10:7

Hebrew

וַיְדַבְּרוּ אֵלָיו לֵאמֹר אִם־תִּֽהְיֶה לְטוֹב לְהָעָם הַזֶּה וּרְצִיתָם וְדִבַּרְתָּ אֲלֵהֶם דְּבָרִים טוֹבִים וְהָיוּ לְךָ עֲבָדִים כָּל־הַיָּמִֽים׃

vayedaverv-'elayv-le'mor-'im-tiheyeh-letvov-leha'am-hazeh-vretziytam-vedivareta-'alehem-devariym-tvoviym-vehayv-lekha-'avadiym-khal-hayamiym

KJV: And they spake unto him, saying, If thou be kind to this people, and please them, and speak good words to them, they will be thy servants for ever.

AKJV: And they spoke to him, saying, If you be kind to this people, and please them, and speak good words to them, they will be your servants for ever.

ASV: And they spake unto him, saying, If thou be kind to this people, and please them, and speak good words to them, then they will be thy servants for ever.

YLT: And they speak unto him, saying, `If thou dost become good to this people, and hast been pleased with them, and spoken unto them good words, then they have been to thee servants all the days.'

Exposition: 2Chronicles 10:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they spake unto him, saying, If thou be kind to this people, and please them, and speak good words to them, they will be thy servants for ever.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Chronicles 10:8

Hebrew

וַֽיַּעֲזֹב אֶת־עֲצַת הַזְּקֵנִים אֲשֶׁר יְעָצֻהוּ וַיִּוָּעַץ אֶת־הַיְלָדִים אֲשֶׁר גָּדְלוּ אִתּוֹ הָעֹמְדִים לְפָנָֽיו׃

vaya'azov-'et-'atzat-hazeqeniym-'asher-ye'atzuhv-vayiva'atz-'et-hayeladiym-'asher-gadelv-'itvo-ha'omediym-lefanayv

KJV: But he forsook the counsel which the old men gave him, and took counsel with the young men that were brought up with him, that stood before him.

AKJV: But he forsook the counsel which the old men gave him, and took counsel with the young men that were brought up with him, that stood before him.

ASV: But he forsook the counsel of the old men which they had given him, and took counsel with the young men that were grown up with him, that stood before him.

YLT: And he forsaketh the counsel of the aged men that they counselled him, and consulteth with the lads who have grown up with him, those standing before him,

Exposition: 2Chronicles 10:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But he forsook the counsel which the old men gave him, and took counsel with the young men that were brought up with him, that stood before him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Chronicles 10:9

Hebrew

וַיֹּאמֶר אֲלֵהֶם מָה אַתֶּם נֽוֹעָצִים וְנָשִׁיב דָּבָר אֶת־הָעָם הַזֶּה אֲשֶׁר דִּבְּרוּ אֵלַי לֵאמֹר הָקֵל מִן־הָעֹל אֲשֶׁר־נָתַן אָבִיךָ עָלֵֽינוּ׃

vayo'mer-'alehem-mah-'atem-nvo'atziym-venashiyv-davar-'et-ha'am-hazeh-'asher-diverv-'elay-le'mor-haqel-min-ha'ol-'asher-natan-'aviykha-'aleynv

KJV: And he said unto them, What advice give ye that we may return answer to this people, which have spoken to me, saying, Ease somewhat the yoke that thy father did put upon us?

AKJV: And he said to them, What advice give you that we may return answer to this people, which have spoken to me, saying, Ease somewhat the yoke that your father did put on us?

ASV: And he said unto them, What counsel give ye, that we may return answer to this people, who have spoken to me, saying, Make the yoke that thy father did put upon us lighter?

YLT: and he saith unto them, `What are ye counselling, and we answer this people that have spoken unto me, saying, Make light somewhat of the yoke that thy father put upon us?'

Exposition: 2Chronicles 10:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he said unto them, What advice give ye that we may return answer to this people, which have spoken to me, saying, Ease somewhat the yoke that thy father did put upon us?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Chronicles 10:10

Hebrew

וַיְדַבְּרוּ אִתּוֹ הַיְלָדִים אֲשֶׁר גָּדְלוּ אִתּוֹ לֵאמֹר כֹּֽה־תֹאמַר לָעָם אֲשֶׁר־דִּבְּרוּ אֵלֶיךָ לֵאמֹר אָבִיךָ הִכְבִּיד אֶת־עֻלֵּנוּ וְאַתָּה הָקֵל מֵעָלֵינוּ כֹּה תֹּאמַר אֲלֵהֶם קָֽטָנִּי עָבָה מִמָּתְנֵי אָבִֽי׃

vayedaverv-'itvo-hayeladiym-'asher-gadelv-'itvo-le'mor-khoh-to'mar-la'am-'asher-diverv-'eleykha-le'mor-'aviykha-hikheviyd-'et-'ulenv-ve'atah-haqel-me'aleynv-khoh-to'mar-'alehem-qataniy-'avah-mimateney-'aviy

KJV: And the young men that were brought up with him spake unto him, saying, Thus shalt thou answer the people that spake unto thee, saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy, but make thou it somewhat lighter for us; thus shalt thou say unto them, My little finger shall be thicker than my father’s loins.

AKJV: And the young men that were brought up with him spoke to him, saying, Thus shall you answer the people that spoke to you, saying, Your father made our yoke heavy, but make you it somewhat lighter for us; thus shall you say to them, My little finger shall be thicker than my father’s loins.

ASV: And the young men that were grown up with him spake unto him, saying, Thus shalt thou say unto the people that spake unto thee, saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy, but make thou it lighter unto us; thus shalt thou say unto them, My little finger is thicker than my father’s loins.

YLT: And the lads who have grown up with him, speak with him, saying, `Thus dost thou say to the people who have spoken unto thee, saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy, and thou, make light somewhat of our yoke; thus dost thou say unto them, My little finger is thicker than the loins of my father;

Exposition: 2Chronicles 10:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the young men that were brought up with him spake unto him, saying, Thus shalt thou answer the people that spake unto thee, saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy, but make thou it somewhat lighter for us; thus sh...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Chronicles 10:11

Hebrew

וְעַתָּה אָבִי הֶעְמִיס עֲלֵיכֶם עֹל כָּבֵד וַאֲנִי אֹסִיף עַֽל־עֻלְּכֶם אָבִי יִסַּר אֶתְכֶם בַּשּׁוֹטִים וַאֲנִי בָּֽעֲקְרַבִּֽים׃

ve'atah-'aviy-he'emiys-'aleykhem-'ol-khaved-va'aniy-'osiyf-'al-'ulekhem-'aviy-yisar-'etekhem-vashvotiym-va'aniy-va'aqeraviym

KJV: For whereas my father put a heavy yoke upon you, I will put more to your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.

AKJV: For whereas my father put a heavy yoke on you, I will put more to your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.

ASV: And now whereas my father did lade you with a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.

YLT: and now, my father laid on you a heavy yoke, and I--I add unto your yoke; my father chastised you with whips, and I--with scorpions.'

Exposition: 2Chronicles 10:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For whereas my father put a heavy yoke upon you, I will put more to your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Chronicles 10:12

Hebrew

וַיָּבֹא יָרָבְעָם וְכָל־הָעָם אֶל־רְחַבְעָם בַּיּוֹם הַשְּׁלִשִׁי כַּאֲשֶׁר דִּבֶּר הַמֶּלֶךְ לֵאמֹר שׁוּבוּ אֵלַי בַּיּוֹם הַשְּׁלִשִֽׁי׃

vayavo'-yarave'am-vekhal-ha'am-'el-rechave'am-vayvom-hashelishiy-kha'asher-diver-hamelekhe-le'mor-shvvv-'elay-vayvom-hashelishiy

KJV: So Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam on the third day, as the king bade, saying, Come again to me on the third day.

AKJV: So Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam on the third day, as the king bade, saying, Come again to me on the third day.

ASV: So Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam the third day, as the king bade, saying, Come to me again the third day.

YLT: And Jeroboam cometh in, and all the people, unto Rehoboam on the third day, as the king spake, saying, `Return unto me on the third day.'

Exposition: 2Chronicles 10:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'So Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam on the third day, as the king bade, saying, Come again to me on the third day.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Chronicles 10:13

Hebrew

וַיַּעֲנֵם הַמֶּלֶךְ קָשָׁה וַֽיַּעֲזֹב הַמֶּלֶךְ רְחַבְעָם אֵת עֲצַת הַזְּקֵנִֽים׃

vaya'anem-hamelekhe-qashah-vaya'azov-hamelekhe-rechave'am-'et-'atzat-hazeqeniym

KJV: And the king answered them roughly; and king Rehoboam forsook the counsel of the old men,

AKJV: And the king answered them roughly; and king Rehoboam forsook the counsel of the old men,

ASV: And the king answered them roughly; and king Rehoboam forsook the counsel of the old men,

YLT: And the king answereth them sharply, and king Rehoboam forsaketh the counsel of the aged men,

Exposition: 2Chronicles 10:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the king answered them roughly; and king Rehoboam forsook the counsel of the old men,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Chronicles 10:14

Hebrew

וַיְדַבֵּר אֲלֵהֶם כַּעֲצַת הַיְלָדִים לֵאמֹר אַכְבִּיד אֶֽת־עֻלְּכֶם וַאֲנִי אֹסִיף עָלָיו אָבִי יִסַּר אֶתְכֶם בַּשּׁוֹטִים וַאֲנִי בָּעֲקְרַבִּֽים׃

vayedaver-'alehem-kha'atzat-hayeladiym-le'mor-'akheviyd-'et-'ulekhem-va'aniy-'osiyf-'alayv-'aviy-yisar-'etekhem-vashvotiym-va'aniy-va'aqeraviym

KJV: And answered them after the advice of the young men, saying, My father made your yoke heavy, but I will add thereto: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.

AKJV: And answered them after the advice of the young men, saying, My father made your yoke heavy, but I will add thereto: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.

ASV: and spake to them after the counsel of the young men, saying, My father made your yoke heavy, but I will add thereto: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.

YLT: and speaketh unto them according to the counsel of the lads, saying, `My father made your yoke heavy, and I--I add unto it; my father chastised you with whips, and I--with scorpions.'

Exposition: 2Chronicles 10:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And answered them after the advice of the young men, saying, My father made your yoke heavy, but I will add thereto: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Chronicles 10:15

Hebrew

וְלֹֽא־שָׁמַע הַמֶּלֶךְ אֶל־הָעָם כִּֽי־הָיְתָה נְסִבָּה מֵעִם הֽ͏ָאֱלֹהִים לְמַעַן הָקִים יְהוָה אֶת־דְּבָרוֹ אֲשֶׁר דִּבֶּר בְּיַד אֲחִיָּהוּ הַשִּֽׁלוֹנִי אֶל־יָרָבְעָם בֶּן־נְבָֽט׃

velo'-shama'-hamelekhe-'el-ha'am-khiy-hayetah-nesivah-me'im-ha'elohiym-lema'an-haqiym-yehvah-'et-devarvo-'asher-diver-veyad-'achiyahv-hashilvoniy-'el-yarave'am-ven-nevat

KJV: So the king hearkened not unto the people: for the cause was of God, that the LORD might perform his word, which he spake by the hand of Ahijah the Shilonite to Jeroboam the son of Nebat.

AKJV: So the king listened not to the people: for the cause was of God, that the LORD might perform his word, which he spoke by the hand of Ahijah the Shilonite to Jeroboam the son of Nebat. ¶

ASV: So the king hearkened not unto the people; for it was brought about of God, that Jehovah might establish his word, which he spake by Ahijah the Shilonite to Jeroboam the son of Nebat.

YLT: And the king hath not hearkened unto the people, for the revolution hath been from God, for the sake of Jehovah's establishing His word that He spake by the hand of Abijah the Shilonite unto Jeroboam son of Nebat.

Exposition: 2Chronicles 10:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'So the king hearkened not unto the people: for the cause was of God, that the LORD might perform his word, which he spake by the hand of Ahijah the Shilonite to Jeroboam the son of Nebat.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Chronicles 10:16

Hebrew

וְכָל־יִשְׂרָאֵל כִּי לֹא־שָׁמַע הַמֶּלֶךְ לָהֶם וַיָּשִׁיבוּ הָעָם אֶת־הַמֶּלֶךְ ׀ לֵאמֹר מַה־לָּנוּ חֵלֶק בְּדָוִיד וְלֹֽא־נַחֲלָה בְּבֶן־יִשַׁי אִישׁ לְאֹהָלֶיךָ יִשְׂרָאֵל עַתָּה רְאֵה בֵיתְךָ דָּוִיד וַיֵּלֶךְ כָּל־יִשְׂרָאֵל לְאֹהָלָֽיו׃

vekhal-yishera'el-khiy-lo'-shama'-hamelekhe-lahem-vayashiyvv-ha'am-'et-hamelekhe- -le'mor-mah-lanv-cheleq-vedaviyd-velo'-nachalah-veven-yishay-'iysh-le'ohaleykha-yishera'el-'atah-re'eh-veytekha-daviyd-vayelekhe-khal-yishera'el-le'ohalayv

KJV: And when all Israel saw that the king would not hearken unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? and we have none inheritance in the son of Jesse: every man to your tents, O Israel: and now, David, see to thine own house. So all Israel went to their tents.

AKJV: And when all Israel saw that the king would not listen to them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? and we have none inheritance in the son of Jesse: every man to your tents, O Israel: and now, David, see to your own house. So all Israel went to their tents.

ASV: And when all Israel saw that the king hearkened not unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: every man to your tents, O Israel: now see to thine own house, David. So all Israel departed unto their tents.

YLT: And all Israel have seen that the king hath not hearkened to them, and the people send back to the king, saying, `What portion have we in David? yea, there is no inheritance in a son of Jesse; each to thy tents, O Israel; now, see thy house--David,' and all Israel go to their tents.

Exposition: 2Chronicles 10:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when all Israel saw that the king would not hearken unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? and we have none inheritance in the son of Jesse: every man to your tents, O Isra...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Chronicles 10:17

Hebrew

וּבְנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל הַיֹּֽשְׁבִים בְּעָרֵי יְהוּדָה וַיִּמְלֹךְ עֲלֵיהֶם רְחַבְעָֽם׃

vveney-yishera'el-hayosheviym-ve'arey-yehvdah-vayimelokhe-'aleyhem-rechave'am

KJV: But as for the children of Israel that dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.

AKJV: But as for the children of Israel that dwelled in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.

ASV: But as for the children of Israel that dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.

YLT: As to the sons of Israel who are dwelling in the cities of Judah--Rehoboam reigneth over them.

Exposition: 2Chronicles 10:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But as for the children of Israel that dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Chronicles 10:18

Hebrew

וַיִּשְׁלַח הַמֶּלֶךְ רְחַבְעָם אֶת־הֲדֹרָם אֲשֶׁר עַל־הַמַּס וַיִּרְגְּמוּ־בוֹ בְנֵֽי־יִשְׂרָאֵל אֶבֶן וַיָּמֹת וְהַמֶּלֶךְ רְחַבְעָם הִתְאַמֵּץ לַֽעֲלוֹת בַּמֶּרְכָּבָה לָנוּס יְרוּשָׁלָֽ͏ִם׃

vayishelach-hamelekhe-rechave'am-'et-hadoram-'asher-'al-hamas-vayiregemv-vvo-veney-yishera'el-'even-vayamot-vehamelekhe-rechave'am-hite'ametz-la'alvot-vamerekhavah-lanvs-yervshalaim

KJV: Then king Rehoboam sent Hadoram that was over the tribute; and the children of Israel stoned him with stones, that he died. But king Rehoboam made speed to get him up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem.

AKJV: Then king Rehoboam sent Hadoram that was over the tribute; and the children of Israel stoned him with stones, that he died. But king Rehoboam made speed to get him up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem.

ASV: Then king Rehoboam sent Hadoram, who was over the men subject to taskwork; and the children of Israel stoned him to death with stones. And king Rehoboam made speed to get him up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem.

YLT: And king Rehoboam sendeth Hadoram, who is over the tribute, and the sons of Israel cast at him stones, and he dieth; and king Rehoboam hath strengthened himself to go up into a chariot to flee to Jerusalem;

Exposition: 2Chronicles 10:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then king Rehoboam sent Hadoram that was over the tribute; and the children of Israel stoned him with stones, that he died. But king Rehoboam made speed to get him up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Chronicles 10:19

Hebrew

וַיִּפְשְׁעוּ יִשְׂרָאֵל בְּבֵית דָּוִיד עַד הַיּוֹם הַזֶּֽה׃

vayifeshe'v-yishera'el-veveyt-daviyd-'ad-hayvom-hazeh

KJV: And Israel rebelled against the house of David unto this day.

AKJV: And Israel rebelled against the house of David to this day.

ASV: So Israel rebelled against the house of David unto this day.

YLT: and Israel transgress against the house of David unto this day.

Exposition: 2Chronicles 10:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Israel rebelled against the house of David unto this day.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.