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2 Chronicles 11

2 Chronicles 11:22

Rehoboam’s Family · 2 Chronicles 11:18–23
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Translations

Modern
Rehoboam appointed Abijah son of Maacah as chief prince among his brothers, intending to make him king.
Traditional
And Rehoboam made Abijah the son of Maachah the chief, to be ruler among his brethren: for he thought to make him king.
Literal
And Rehoboam appointed as chief Abijah son of Maacah for leader among his brothers, in order to make him king.
Latin
Constituit vero in capite Abiam filium Maacha ducem super omnes fratres suos: ipsum enim regem facere cogitabat,

Original

Hebrew
English
Rehoboam appointed Abijah son of Maacah as chief prince among his brothers, intending to make him king.

Notes

2 Chronicles 11:18–22

Rehoboam likely had the same number of wives and children throughout his reign, not just by his fifth year. He loved his second wife more than his first, so he broke the rule of primogeniture (inheritance belonging to the firstborn son, Deuteronomy 21:15–17) by making Abijah the next king, possibly in a co-regency. This action ensured a smooth succession.

2 Chronicles 11:5–23

The Lord blessed Rehoboam through his building projects, the movement of loyal priests from the north to the south, the migration of faithful people from the north to Jerusalem, and his large family.

Theme notes and profiles

Jeroboam I Rehoboam

People

Abijah: King of Judah, son of Rehoboam Maacah: Daughter of Abishalom; wife of Rehoboam; mother of Abijah Rehoboam: Son of Solomon, first king of Judah

Glossary

Abijam Birthright Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Maacah, Maachah (Person) Rehoboam

Topics

Abijam: History of Kings: Sometimes Nominated Their Successors Lasciviousness: Rehoboam Maachah: Also Called Michaiah: Mother of Abijam and Grandmother of Asa Polygamy: Rehoboam Rehoboam: Builds Fortified Cities; is Temporarily Prosperous