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2 Chronicles 13

2 Chronicles 13:1

Abijah Reigns in Judah · 2 Chronicles 13:1–3
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Translations

Modern
In the eighteenth year of Jeroboam’s reign, Abijah became king of Judah,
Traditional
Now in the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam began Abijah to reign over Judah.
Literal
In the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam, Abijah became king over Judah.
Latin
Anno octavodecimo regis Jeroboam, regnavit Abia super Judam.

Interlinear

Hebrew
English
In the eighteenth year of Jeroboam’s reign, Abijah became king of Judah,

Notes

2 Chronicles 13:1

Abijah is called Abijam in Kings (for example, 1 Kings 15:1). Abijam, possibly the Canaanite version of his name, means “my father is Yam.” Yam was the Canaanite sea god featured in the Baal stories (see study note on Job 7:12). Abijah means “my father is Yah,” the common short form for Yahweh, the God of Judah. Abijah ruled from 913 to 910 BC.

Theme notes and profiles

Jeroboam I

Parallels

1 Kings 15:1–8

People

Abijah: King of Judah, son of Rehoboam Jeroboam: First king of the northern kingdom of Israel Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Glossary

Abijah Abijam Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Jehoram Jeroboam

Topics

Abijam: History of Jeroboam: First King of Israel After the Revolt: His War with Abijah Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Abijam or Abijah Prophecies Concerning Israel: Abijam's Wicked Reign