Apologetics Bible

2Chronicles 11:1

Hebrew

וַיָּבֹא רְחַבְעָם יְרוּשָׁלִַם וַיַּקְהֵל אֶת־בֵּית יְהוּדָה וּבִנְיָמִן מֵאָה וּשְׁמוֹנִים אֶלֶף בָּחוּר עֹשֵׂה מִלְחָמָה לְהִלָּחֵם עִם־יִשְׂרָאֵל לְהָשִׁיב אֶת־הַמַּמְלָכָה לִרְחַבְעָֽם׃

vayavo'-rechave'am-yervshaliam-vayaqehel-'et-veyt-yehvdah-vvineyamin-me'ah-vshemvoniym-'elef-vachvr-'osheh-milechamah-lehilachem-'im-yishera'el-lehashiyv-'et-hamamelakhah-lirechave'am

KJV: And when Rehoboam was come to Jerusalem, he gathered of the house of Judah and Benjamin an hundred and fourscore thousand chosen men, which were warriors, to fight against Israel, that he might bring the kingdom again to Rehoboam.

AKJV: And when Rehoboam was come to Jerusalem, he gathered of the house of Judah and Benjamin an hundred and fourscore thousand chosen men, which were warriors, to fight against Israel, that he might bring the kingdom again to Rehoboam.

ASV: And when Rehoboam was come to Jerusalem, he assembled the house of Judah and Benjamin, a hundred and fourscore thousand chosen men, that were warriors, to fight against Israel, to bring the kingdom again to Rehoboam.

YLT: And Rehoboam cometh in to Jerusalem, and assembleth the house of Judah and Benjamin, a hundred and eighty thousand chosen warriors, to fight with Israel, to bring back the kingdom to Rehoboam.

Exposition: 2Chronicles 11:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when Rehoboam was come to Jerusalem, he gathered of the house of Judah and Benjamin an hundred and fourscore thousand chosen men, which were warriors, to fight against Israel, that he might bring the kingdom again...'. 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 11:2

Hebrew

וַיְהִי דְּבַר־יְהוָה אֶל־שְׁמַֽעְיָהוּ אִישׁ־הָאֱלֹהִים לֵאמֹֽר׃

vayehiy-devar-yehvah-'el-shema'eyahv-'iysh-ha'elohiym-le'mor

KJV: But the word of the LORD came to Shemaiah the man of God, saying,

AKJV: But the word of the LORD came to Shemaiah the man of God, saying,

ASV: But the word of Jehovah came to Shemaiah the man of God, saying,

YLT: And a word of Jehovah is unto Shemaiah, a man of God, saying,

Exposition: 2Chronicles 11:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But the word of the LORD came to Shemaiah the man of God, 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 11:3

Hebrew

אֱמֹר אֶל־רְחַבְעָם בֶּן־שְׁלֹמֹה מֶלֶךְ יְהוּדָה וְאֶל כָּל־יִשְׂרָאֵל בִּיהוּדָה וּבִנְיָמִן לֵאמֹֽר׃

'emor-'el-rechave'am-ven-shelomoh-melekhe-yehvdah-ve'el-khal-yishera'el-viyhvdah-vvineyamin-le'mor

KJV: Speak unto Rehoboam the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and to all Israel in Judah and Benjamin, saying,

AKJV: Speak to Rehoboam the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and to all Israel in Judah and Benjamin, saying,

ASV: Speak unto Rehoboam the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and to all Israel in Judah and Benjamin, saying,

YLT: `Speak unto Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah, and unto all Israel in Judah and Benjamin, saying,

Exposition: 2Chronicles 11:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Speak unto Rehoboam the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and to all Israel in Judah and Benjamin, 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 11:4

Hebrew

כֹּה אָמַר יְהוָה לֹא־תַעֲלוּ וְלֹא־תִלָּחֲמוּ עִם־אֲחֵיכֶם שׁוּבוּ אִישׁ לְבֵיתוֹ כִּי מֵֽאִתִּי נִהְיָה הַדָּבָר הַזֶּה וַֽיִּשְׁמְעוּ אֶת־דִּבְרֵי יְהוָה וַיָּשֻׁבוּ מִלֶּכֶת אֶל־יָרָבְעָֽם׃

khoh-'amar-yehvah-lo'-ta'alv-velo'-tilachamv-'im-'acheykhem-shvvv-'iysh-leveytvo-khiy-me'itiy-niheyah-hadavar-hazeh-vayisheme'v-'et-diverey-yehvah-vayashuvv-milekhet-'el-yarave'am

KJV: Thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not go up, nor fight against your brethren: return every man to his house: for this thing is done of me. And they obeyed the words of the LORD, and returned from going against Jeroboam.

AKJV: Thus says the LORD, You shall not go up, nor fight against your brothers: return every man to his house: for this thing is done of me. And they obeyed the words of the LORD, and returned from going against Jeroboam. ¶

ASV: Thus saith Jehovah, Ye shall not go up, nor fight against your brethren: return every man to his house; for this thing is of me. So they hearkened unto the words of Jehovah, and returned from going against Jeroboam.

YLT: Thus said Jehovah, Ye do not go up nor fight with your brethren, turn back each to his house, for from Me hath this thing been;' and they hear the words of Jehovah, and turn back from going against Jeroboam.

Exposition: 2Chronicles 11:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not go up, nor fight against your brethren: return every man to his house: for this thing is done of me. And they obeyed the words of the LORD, and returned from going against Jeroboam.'. 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 11:5

Hebrew

וַיֵּשֶׁב רְחַבְעָם בִּירוּשָׁלָ͏ִם וַיִּבֶן עָרִים לְמָצוֹר בִּיהוּדָֽה׃

vayeshev-rechave'am-viyrvshalaim-vayiven-'ariym-lematzvor-viyhvdah

KJV: And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah.

AKJV: And Rehoboam dwelled in Jerusalem, and built cities for defense in Judah.

ASV: And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah.

YLT: And Rehoboam dwelleth in Jerusalem, and buildeth cities for a bulwark in Judah,

Exposition: 2Chronicles 11:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah.'. 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 11:6

Hebrew

וַיִּבֶן אֶת־בֵּֽית־לֶחֶם וְאֶת־עֵיטָם וְאֶת־תְּקֽוֹעַ׃

vayiven-'et-veyt-lechem-ve'et-'eytam-ve'et-teqvo'a

KJV: He built even Beth–lehem, and Etam, and Tekoa,

AKJV: He built even Bethlehem, and Etam, and Tekoa,

ASV: He built Beth-lehem, and Etam, and Tekoa,

YLT: yea, he buildeth Beth-Lehem and Etam, and Tekoa,

Exposition: 2Chronicles 11:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'He built even Beth–lehem, and Etam, and Tekoa,'. 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 11:7

Hebrew

וְאֶת־בֵּֽית־צוּר וְאֶת־שׂוֹכוֹ וְאֶת־עֲדֻלָּֽם׃

ve'et-veyt-tzvr-ve'et-shvokhvo-ve'et-'adulam

KJV: And Beth–zur, and Shoco, and Adullam,

AKJV: And Bethzur, and Shoco, and Adullam,

ASV: And Beth-zur, and Soco, and Adullam,

YLT: and Beth-Zur, and Shocho, and Adullam,

Exposition: 2Chronicles 11:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Beth–zur, and Shoco, and Adullam,'. 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 11:8

Hebrew

וְאֶת־גַּת וְאֶת־מָרֵשָׁה וְאֶת־זִֽיף׃

ve'et-gat-ve'et-mareshah-ve'et-ziyf

KJV: And Gath, and Mareshah, and Ziph,

AKJV: And Gath, and Mareshah, and Ziph,

ASV: and Gath, and Mareshah, and Ziph,

YLT: and Gath, and Mareshah, and Ziph,

Exposition: 2Chronicles 11:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Gath, and Mareshah, and Ziph,'. 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 11:9

Hebrew

וְאֶת־אֲדוֹרַיִם וְאֶת־לָכִישׁ וְאֶת־עֲזֵקָֽה׃

ve'et-'advorayim-ve'et-lakhiysh-ve'et-'azeqah

KJV: And Adoraim, and Lachish, and Azekah,

AKJV: And Adoraim, and Lachish, and Azekah,

ASV: and Adoraim, and Lachish, and Azekah,

YLT: and Adoraim, and Lachish, and Azekah,

Exposition: 2Chronicles 11:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Adoraim, and Lachish, and Azekah,'. 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 11:10

Hebrew

וְאֶת־צָרְעָה וְאֶת־אַיָּלוֹן וְאֶת־חֶבְרוֹן אֲשֶׁר בִּיהוּדָה וּבְבִנְיָמִן עָרֵי מְצֻרֽוֹת׃

ve'et-tzare'ah-ve'et-'ayalvon-ve'et-chevervon-'asher-viyhvdah-vvevineyamin-'arey-metzurvot

KJV: And Zorah, and Aijalon, and Hebron, which are in Judah and in Benjamin fenced cities.

AKJV: And Zorah, and Aijalon, and Hebron, which are in Judah and in Benjamin fenced cities.

ASV: and Zorah, and Aijalon, and Hebron, which are in Judah and in Benjamin, fortified cities.

YLT: and Zorah, and Aijalon, and Hebron, that are in Judah and in Benjamin, cities of bulwarks.

Exposition: 2Chronicles 11:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Zorah, and Aijalon, and Hebron, which are in Judah and in Benjamin fenced cities.'. 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 11:11

Hebrew

וַיְחַזֵּק אֶת־הַמְּצֻרוֹת וַיִּתֵּן בָּהֶם נְגִידִים וְאֹצְרוֹת מַאֲכָל וְשֶׁמֶן וָיָֽיִן׃

vayechazeq-'et-hametzurvot-vayiten-vahem-negiydiym-ve'otzervot-ma'akhal-veshemen-vayayin

KJV: And he fortified the strong holds, and put captains in them, and store of victual, and of oil and wine.

AKJV: And he fortified the strong holds, and put captains in them, and store of victual, and of oil and wine.

ASV: And he fortified the strongholds, and put captains in them, and stores of victuals, and oil and wine.

YLT: And he strengtheneth the bulwarks, and putteth in them leaders, and treasures of food, and oil, and wine,

Exposition: 2Chronicles 11:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he fortified the strong holds, and put captains in them, and store of victual, and of oil and wine.'. 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 11:12

Hebrew

וּבְכָל־עִיר וָעִיר צִנּוֹת וּרְמָחִים וַֽיְחַזְּקֵם לְהַרְבֵּה מְאֹד וַיְהִי־לוֹ יְהוּדָה וּבִנְיָמִֽן׃

vvekhal-'iyr-va'iyr-tzinvot-vremachiym-vayechazeqem-lehareveh-me'od-vayehiy-lvo-yehvdah-vvineyamin

KJV: And in every several city he put shields and spears, and made them exceeding strong, having Judah and Benjamin on his side.

AKJV: And in every several city he put shields and spears, and made them exceeding strong, having Judah and Benjamin on his side. ¶

ASV: And in every city he put shields and spears, and made them exceeding strong. And Judah and Benjamin belonged to him.

YLT: and in every city and city targets and spears, and strengtheneth them very greatly; and he hath Judah and Benjamin.

Exposition: 2Chronicles 11:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And in every several city he put shields and spears, and made them exceeding strong, having Judah and Benjamin on his side.'. 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 11:13

Hebrew

וְהַכֹּהֲנִים וְהַלְוִיִּם אֲשֶׁר בְּכָל־יִשְׂרָאֵל הִֽתְיַצְּבוּ עָלָיו מִכָּל־גְּבוּלָֽם׃

vehakhohaniym-vehaleviyim-'asher-vekhal-yishera'el-hiteyatzevv-'alayv-mikhal-gevvlam

KJV: And the priests and the Levites that were in all Israel resorted to him out of all their coasts.

AKJV: And the priests and the Levites that were in all Israel resorted to him out of all their coasts.

ASV: And the priests and the Levites that were in all Israel resorted to him out of all their border.

YLT: And the priests, and the Levites, that are in all Israel, have stationed themselves by him, out of all their border,

Exposition: 2Chronicles 11:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the priests and the Levites that were in all Israel resorted to him out of all their coasts.'. 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 11:14

Hebrew

כִּֽי־עָזְבוּ הַלְוִיִּם אֶת־מִגְרְשֵׁיהֶם וַאֲחֻזָּתָם וַיֵּלְכוּ לִיהוּדָה וְלִֽירוּשָׁלָ͏ִם כִּֽי־הִזְנִיחָם יָֽרָבְעָם וּבָנָיו מִכַּהֵן לַיהוָֽה׃

khiy-'azevv-haleviyim-'et-migeresheyhem-va'achuzatam-vayelekhv-liyhvdah-veliyrvshalaim-khiy-hizeniycham-yarave'am-vvanayv-mikhahen-layhvah

KJV: For the Levites left their suburbs and their possession, and came to Judah and Jerusalem: for Jeroboam and his sons had cast them off from executing the priest’s office unto the LORD:

AKJV: For the Levites left their suburbs and their possession, and came to Judah and Jerusalem: for Jeroboam and his sons had cast them off from executing the priest’s office to the LORD:

ASV: For the Levites left their suburbs and their possession, and came to Judah and Jerusalem: for Jeroboam and his sons cast them off, that they should not execute the priest’s office unto Jehovah;

YLT: for the Levites have left their suburbs and their possession, and they come to Judah and to Jerusalem, for Jeroboam and his sons have cast them off from acting as priests to Jehovah,

Exposition: 2Chronicles 11:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For the Levites left their suburbs and their possession, and came to Judah and Jerusalem: for Jeroboam and his sons had cast them off from executing the priest’s office unto the LORD:'. 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 11:15

Hebrew

וַיַּֽעֲמֶד־לוֹ כֹּֽהֲנִים לַבָּמוֹת וְלַשְּׂעִירִים וְלָעֲגָלִים אֲשֶׁר עָשָֽׂה׃

vaya'amed-lvo-khohaniym-lavamvot-velashe'iyriym-vela'agaliym-'asher-'ashah

KJV: And he ordained him priests for the high places, and for the devils, and for the calves which he had made.

AKJV: And he ordained him priests for the high places, and for the devils, and for the calves which he had made.

ASV: and he appointed him priests for the high places, and for the he-goats, and for the calves which he had made.

YLT: and he establisheth to him priests for high places, and for goats, and for calves, that he made--

Exposition: 2Chronicles 11:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he ordained him priests for the high places, and for the devils, and for the calves which he had made.'. 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 11:16

Hebrew

וְאַחֲרֵיהֶם מִכֹּל שִׁבְטֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל הַנֹּֽתְנִים אֶת־לְבָבָם לְבַקֵּשׁ אֶת־יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל בָּאוּ יְרוּשָׁלִַם לִזְבּוֹחַ לַיהוָה אֱלֹהֵי אֲבוֹתֵיהֶֽם׃

ve'achareyhem-mikhol-shivetey-yishera'el-hanoteniym-'et-levavam-levaqesh-'et-yehvah-'elohey-yishera'el-va'v-yervshaliam-lizevvocha-layhvah-'elohey-'avvoteyhem

KJV: And after them out of all the tribes of Israel such as set their hearts to seek the LORD God of Israel came to Jerusalem, to sacrifice unto the LORD God of their fathers.

AKJV: And after them out of all the tribes of Israel such as set their hearts to seek the LORD God of Israel came to Jerusalem, to sacrifice to the LORD God of their fathers.

ASV: And after them, out of all the tribes of Israel, such as set their hearts to seek Jehovah, the God of Israel, came to Jerusalem to sacrifice unto Jehovah, the God of their fathers.

YLT: and after them, out of all the tribes of Israel, those giving their heart to seek Jehovah, God of Israel, have come in to Jerusalem to sacrifice to Jehovah, God of their father.

Exposition: 2Chronicles 11:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And after them out of all the tribes of Israel such as set their hearts to seek the LORD God of Israel came to Jerusalem, to sacrifice unto the LORD God of their fathers.'. 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 11:17

Hebrew

וַֽיְחַזְּקוּ אֶת־מַלְכוּת יְהוּדָה וַֽיְאַמְּצוּ אֶת־רְחַבְעָם בֶּן־שְׁלֹמֹה לְשָׁנִים שָׁלוֹשׁ כִּי הָֽלְכוּ בְּדֶרֶךְ דָּוִיד וּשְׁלֹמֹה לְשָׁנִים שָׁלֽוֹשׁ׃

vayechazeqv-'et-malekhvt-yehvdah-vaye'ametzv-'et-rechave'am-ven-shelomoh-leshaniym-shalvosh-khiy-halekhv-vederekhe-daviyd-vshelomoh-leshaniym-shalvosh

KJV: So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah, and made Rehoboam the son of Solomon strong, three years: for three years they walked in the way of David and Solomon.

AKJV: So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah, and made Rehoboam the son of Solomon strong, three years: for three years they walked in the way of David and Solomon. ¶

ASV: So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah, and made Rehoboam the son of Solomon strong, three years; for they walked three years in the way of David and Solomon.

YLT: And they strengthen the kingdom of Judah, and strengthen Rehoboam son of Solomon, for three years, because they walked in the way of David and Solomon for three years.

Exposition: 2Chronicles 11:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah, and made Rehoboam the son of Solomon strong, three years: for three years they walked in the way of David and Solomon.'. 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 11:18

Hebrew

וַיִּֽקַּֽח־לוֹ רְחַבְעָם אִשָּׁה אֶת־מָחֲלַת בן־בַּת־יְרִימוֹת בֶּן־דָּוִיד אֲבִיהַיִל בַּת־אֱלִיאָב בֶּן־יִשָֽׁי׃

vayiqach-lvo-rechave'am-'ishah-'et-machalat-vn-vat-yeriymvot-ven-daviyd-'aviyhayil-vat-'eliy'av-ven-yishay

KJV: And Rehoboam took him Mahalath the daughter of Jerimoth the son of David to wife, and Abihail the daughter of Eliab the son of Jesse;

AKJV: And Rehoboam took him Mahalath the daughter of Jerimoth the son of David to wife, and Abihail the daughter of Eliab the son of Jesse;

ASV: And Rehoboam took him a wife, Mahalath the daughter of Jerimoth the son of David, and of Abihail the daughter of Eliab the son of Jesse;

YLT: And Rehoboam taketh to him a wife, Mahalath, child of Jerimoth son of David, and Abigail daughter of Eliab, son of Jesse.

Exposition: 2Chronicles 11:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Rehoboam took him Mahalath the daughter of Jerimoth the son of David to wife, and Abihail the daughter of Eliab the son of Jesse;'. 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 11:19

Hebrew

וַתֵּלֶד לוֹ בָּנִים אֶת־יְעוּשׁ וְאֶת־שְׁמַרְיָה וְאֶת־זָֽהַם׃

vateled-lvo-vaniym-'et-ye'vsh-ve'et-shemareyah-ve'et-zaham

KJV: Which bare him children; Jeush, and Shamariah, and Zaham.

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

ASV: and she bare him sons: Jeush, and Shemariah, and Zaham.

YLT: And she beareth to him sons, Jeush, and Shamaria, and Zaham.

Exposition: 2Chronicles 11:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Which bare him children; Jeush, and Shamariah, and Zaham.'. 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 11:20

Hebrew

וְאַחֲרֶיהָ לָקַח אֶֽת־מַעֲכָה בַּת־אַבְשָׁלוֹם וַתֵּלֶד לוֹ אֶת־אֲבִיָּה וְאֶת־עַתַּי וְאֶת־זִיזָא וְאֶת־שְׁלֹמִֽית׃

ve'achareyha-laqach-'et-ma'akhah-vat-'aveshalvom-vateled-lvo-'et-'aviyah-ve'et-'atay-ve'et-ziyza'-ve'et-shelomiyt

KJV: And after her he took Maachah the daughter of Absalom; which bare him Abijah, and Attai, and Ziza, and Shelomith.

AKJV: And after her he took Maachah the daughter of Absalom; which bore him Abijah, and Attai, and Ziza, and Shelomith.

ASV: And after her he took Maacah the daughter of Absalom; and she bare him Abijah, and Attai, and Ziza, and Shelomith.

YLT: And after her he hath taken Maachah daughter of Absalom, and she beareth to him Abijah, and Attai, and Ziza, and Shelomith.

Exposition: 2Chronicles 11:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And after her he took Maachah the daughter of Absalom; which bare him Abijah, and Attai, and Ziza, and Shelomith.'. 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 11:21

Hebrew

וַיֶּאֱהַב רְחַבְעָם אֶת־מַעֲכָה בַת־אַבְשָׁלוֹם מִכָּל־נָשָׁיו וּפִילַגְשָׁיו כִּי נָשִׁים שְׁמוֹנֶֽה־עֶשְׂרֵה נָשָׂא וּפִֽילַגְשִׁים שִׁשִּׁים וַיּוֹלֶד עֶשְׂרִים וּשְׁמוֹנָה בָּנִים וְשִׁשִּׁים בָּנֽוֹת׃

vaye'ehav-rechave'am-'et-ma'akhah-vat-'aveshalvom-mikhal-nashayv-vfiylageshayv-khiy-nashiym-shemvoneh-'eshereh-nasha'-vfiylageshiym-shishiym-vayvoled-'esheriym-vshemvonah-vaniym-veshishiym-vanvot

KJV: And Rehoboam loved Maachah the daughter of Absalom above all his wives and his concubines: (for he took eighteen wives, and threescore concubines; and begat twenty and eight sons, and threescore daughters.)

AKJV: And Rehoboam loved Maachah the daughter of Absalom above all his wives and his concubines: (for he took eighteen wives, and three score concubines; and begat twenty and eight sons, and three score daughters.)

ASV: And Rehoboam loved Maacah the daughter of Absalom above all his wives and his concubines (for he took eighteen wives, and threescore concubines, and begat twenty and eight sons and threescore daughters).

YLT: And Rehoboam loveth Maachah daughter of Absalom above all his wives and his concubines--for eighteen wives he hath taken, and sixty concubines--and he begetteth twenty and eight sons, and sixty daughters.

Exposition: 2Chronicles 11:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Rehoboam loved Maachah the daughter of Absalom above all his wives and his concubines: (for he took eighteen wives, and threescore concubines; and begat twenty and eight sons, and threescore daughters.)'. 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 11:22

Hebrew

וַיַּֽעֲמֵד לָרֹאשׁ רְחַבְעָם אֶת־אֲבִיָּה בֶֽן־מַעֲכָה לְנָגִיד בְּאֶחָיו כִּי לְהַמְלִיכֽוֹ׃

vaya'amed-laro'sh-rechave'am-'et-'aviyah-ven-ma'akhah-lenagiyd-ve'echayv-khiy-lehameliykhvo

KJV: And Rehoboam made Abijah the son of Maachah the chief, to be ruler among his brethren: for he thought to make him king.

AKJV: And Rehoboam made Abijah the son of Maachah the chief, to be ruler among his brothers: for he thought to make him king.

ASV: And Rehoboam appointed Abijah the son of Maacah to be chief, even the prince among his brethren; for he was minded to make him king.

YLT: And Rehoboam appointeth for head Abijah son of Maachah, for leader among his brethren, for to cause him to reign.

Exposition: 2Chronicles 11:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Rehoboam made Abijah the son of Maachah the chief, to be ruler among his brethren: for he thought 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 11:23

Hebrew

וַיָּבֶן וַיִּפְרֹץ מִכָּל־בָּנָיו לְֽכָל־אַרְצוֹת יְהוּדָה וּבִנְיָמִן לְכֹל עָרֵי הַמְּצֻרוֹת וַיִּתֵּן לָהֶם הַמָּזוֹן לָרֹב וַיִּשְׁאַל הֲמוֹן נָשִֽׁים׃

vayaven-vayiferotz-mikhal-vanayv-lekhal-'aretzvot-yehvdah-vvineyamin-lekhol-'arey-hametzurvot-vayiten-lahem-hamazvon-larov-vayishe'al-hamvon-nashiym

KJV: And he dealt wisely, and dispersed of all his children throughout all the countries of Judah and Benjamin, unto every fenced city: and he gave them victual in abundance. And he desired many wives.

AKJV: And he dealt wisely, and dispersed of all his children throughout all the countries of Judah and Benjamin, to every fenced city: and he gave them victual in abundance. And he desired many wives.

ASV: And he dealt wisely, and dispersed of all his sons throughout all the lands of Judah and Benjamin, unto every fortified city: and he gave them victuals in abundance. And he sought for them many wives.

YLT: And he hath understanding, and spreadeth out of all his sons to all lands of Judah and Benjamin, to all cities of the bulwarks, and giveth to them provision in abundance; and he asketh a multitude of wives.

Exposition: 2Chronicles 11:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he dealt wisely, and dispersed of all his children throughout all the countries of Judah and Benjamin, unto every fenced city: and he gave them victual in abundance. And he desired many wives.'. 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.