2 Chronicles 12:6

Translations

Modern

So the leaders of Israel and the king humbled themselves and said, “The LORD is righteous.”

Traditional

Whereupon the princes of Israel and the king humbled themselves; and they said, The Lord is righteous.

Literal

And the leaders of Israel humbled themselves—and the king—and they said, “Righteous is YHWH.”

Latin

Consternatique principes Israël et rex, dixerunt: Justus est Dominus.

Original

Hebrew

English

So the leaders of Israel and the king humbled themselves and said, “The LORD is righteous.”

Notes

2 Chronicles 12:6–7

Shemaiah's speech outlines the elements needed in Solomon's prayer during the temple's dedication (2 Chronicles 7:14). The leaders of Israel humbled themselves, and Jerusalem was spared from judgment.

Theme notes and profiles

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Parallels

1 Kings 14:25–28

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

Aijalon Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Inscriptions Jehoram Put (Place) Righteousness Shemaiah Shishak

Topics

Egyptians: Invade the Land of Israel: Under Shishak God: Preserver: To the Kingdom of Judah: in Delivering from Egypt Humility: Temporal Judgments Averted By Judgments: should Lead to Humiliation National Sins: Punishment For, Averted on Repentance Rehoboam: Invaded by the King of Egypt and Plundered Repentance: Rehoboam, when his Kingdom Was Invaded, and Jerusalem Was Besieged Shishak: Plunders Jerusalem War: God Uses, As a Judgment War: Inflicts Defeat In

2 Chronicles 12:6

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