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1 Kings 12

1 Kings 12:23

Shemaiah’s Prophecy · 1 Kings 12:20–24
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Translations

Modern
“Tell Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah, all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and the rest of the people
Traditional
Speak unto Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and unto all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and to the remnant of the people, saying,
Literal
“Speak to Rehoboam son of Solomon, king of Judah, and to all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and to the rest of the people, saying,
Latin
Loquere ad Roboam filium Salomonis regem Juda, et ad omnem domum Juda, et Benjamin, et reliquos de populo, dicens:

Original

Hebrew
English
“Tell Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah, all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and the rest of the people

Notes

1 Kings 12:21–24

Rehoboam wanted to regain control of the kingdom by force, but he changed his mind after hearing God's message through Shemaiah. The phrase man of God highlights a prophet's role as God's messenger. Prophets were important in the history of the divided kingdom. Shemaiah likely wrote a history of Rehoboam’s reign (2 Chronicles 12:15).

Theme notes and profiles

Jeroboam I Joseph Rehoboam

Events

Parallels

2 Chronicles 11:1–4

People

Benjamin: Youngest son of Jacob and Rachel Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province Rehoboam: Son of Solomon, first king of Judah Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom

Glossary

Benjamin, Tribe of Judaism Kings, Books of First and Second Shemaiah

Topics

Gezer: Fortified by Solomon Government: God In in Dividing the Jewish Nation Into Two Different Countries Incense: Offered in Idolatrous Worship Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Rehoboam (Latter Part of his Reign) Modern Judea: Comprised the Whole of the Ancient Kingdom of Judah Rehoboam: Ten Tribes, Under the Leadership of Jeroboam, Successfully Revolt From Revolt of the Ten Tribes Shemaiah: A Prophet in the Time of Rehoboam: Prevents Rehoboam from War with Jeroboam