2 Chronicles 13:7

Civil War against Jeroboam · 2 Chronicles 13:4–22
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Translations

Modern
Then worthless and wicked men gathered around him to resist Rehoboam son of Solomon when he was young, inexperienced, and unable to resist them.
Traditional
And there are gathered unto him vain men, the children of Belial, and have strengthened themselves against Rehoboam the son of Solomon, when Rehoboam was young and tenderhearted, and could not withstand them.
Literal
And vain men gathered to him, sons of worthlessness, and they strenghtened themselves against Rehoboam son of Solomon. And Rehoboam was young and tender of heart, and he could not strengthen himself against them.
Latin
Congregatique sunt ad eum viri vanissimi, et filii Belial, et prævaluerunt contra Roboam filium Salomonis: porro Roboam erat rudis, et corde pavido, nec potuit resistere eis.

Original

Hebrew
English
Then worthless and wicked men gathered around him to resist Rehoboam son of Solomon when he was young, inexperienced, and unable to resist them.

Notes

Abijah's speech criticized the northerners for not supporting David's kingdom.

Theme notes and profiles

Jeroboam I

People

Rehoboam: Son of Solomon, first king of Judah Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom

Glossary

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

Topics

Faithfulness: Abijah God: Preserver by Abijah Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Abijam or Abijah Rebellion: Revolt of the Ten Tribes Titles and Names of the Wicked: Children of Belial War: Enemy Harangued by the General of the Opposing Side