Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Because Rehoboam humbled himself, the LORD’s anger turned from him, and he was not totally destroyed. Indeed, there was some good in Judah. New Living Translation Because Rehoboam humbled himself, the LORD’s anger was turned away, and he did not destroy him completely. There were still some good things in the land of Judah. English Standard Version And when he humbled himself the wrath of the LORD turned from him, so as not to make a complete destruction. Moreover, conditions were good in Judah. Berean Standard Bible Because Rehoboam humbled himself, the anger of the LORD turned away from him, and He did not destroy him completely. Indeed, conditions were good in Judah. Berean Literal Bible And he humbled himself, and the wrath of YHWH turned from him as not to destroy him completely; and also in Judah there were good things. King James Bible And when he humbled himself, the wrath of the LORD turned from him, that he would not destroy him altogether: and also in Judah things went well. New King James Version When he humbled himself, the wrath of the LORD turned from him, so as not to destroy him completely; and things also went well in Judah. New American Standard Bible And when he humbled himself, the anger of the LORD turned away from him, so as not to destroy him completely; and conditions were also good in Judah. NASB 1995 And when he humbled himself, the anger of the LORD turned away from him, so as not to destroy him completely; and also conditions were good in Judah. NASB 1977 And when he humbled himself, the anger of the LORD turned away from him, so as not to destroy him completely; and also conditions were good in Judah. Legacy Standard Bible And when he humbled himself, the anger of Yahweh turned away from him, so as not to ruin him completely; and also conditions were good in Judah. Amplified Bible When Rehoboam humbled himself, the wrath of the LORD turned away from him, so as not to destroy him completely; and also conditions were good in Judah. Berean Annotated Bible Because Rehoboam humbled himself, the anger of the LORD {YHWH} turned away from him, and He did not destroy him completely. Indeed, conditions were good in Judah (praised). Christian Standard Bible When Rehoboam humbled himself, the LORD’s anger turned away from him, and he did not destroy him completely. Besides that, conditions were good in Judah. Holman Christian Standard Bible When Rehoboam humbled himself, the LORD’s anger turned away from him, and He did not destroy him completely. Besides that, conditions were good in Judah. American Standard Version And when he humbled himself, the wrath of Jehovah turned from him, so as not to destroy him altogether: and moreover in Judah there were good things found. Contemporary English Version Rehoboam turned back to the LORD, and so the LORD did not let Judah be completely destroyed, and Judah was prosperous again. English Revised Version And when he humbled himself, the wrath of the LORD turned from him, that he would not destroy him altogether: and moreover in Judah there were good things found. GOD'S WORD® Translation After Rehoboam humbled himself, the LORD was no longer angry with him and didn't completely destroy him. So things went well in Judah. Good News Translation Because he submitted to the LORD, the LORD's anger did not completely destroy him, and things went well for Judah. International Standard Version After he had humbled himself, the LORD stopped being angry with him, and did not destroy Rehoboam completely. Furthermore, conditions became good in Judah. NET Bible So when Rehoboam humbled himself, the LORD relented from his anger and did not annihilate him; Judah experienced some good things. New Heart English Bible When he humbled himself, the wrath of the LORD turned from him, so as not to destroy him altogether: and moreover in Judah there were good things found. Webster's Bible Translation And when he humbled himself, the wrath of the LORD turned from him, that he would not destroy him altogether: and also in Judah things went well. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBecause Rehoboam humbled himself, the anger of the LORD turned away from him, and He did not destroy him completely. Indeed, conditions were good in Judah. World English Bible When he humbled himself, Yahweh’s wrath turned from him, so as not to destroy him altogether. Moreover, there were good things found in Judah. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd in his being humbled, the wrath of YHWH has turned back from him, so as not to destroy to completion; and also, there have been good things in Judah. Berean Literal Bible And he humbled himself, and the wrath of YHWH turned from him as not to destroy him completely; and also in Judah there were good things. Young's Literal Translation And in his being humbled, turned back from him hath the wrath of Jehovah, so as not to destroy to completion; and also, in Judah there have been good things. Smith's Literal Translation And in his humbling himself, the anger of Jehovah turned back from him, and not to destroy to the end: and also in Judah was good words. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut yet because they were humbled, the wrath of the Lord turned away from them, and they were not utterly destroyed: for even in Juda there were found good works. Catholic Public Domain Version Yet truly, because they were humbled, the wrath of the Lord turned away from them, and so they were not utterly destroyed. And indeed, good works were also found in Judah. New American Bible Because he had humbled himself, the anger of the LORD turned from him so as not to destroy him completely; in Judah, moreover, there was some good. New Revised Standard Version Because he humbled himself the wrath of the LORD turned from him, so as not to destroy them completely; moreover, conditions were good in Judah. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when he humbled himself, the wrath of the LORD turned from him, that he would not destroy him altogether; and also in Judah things went well. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And when he humbled himself, the anger of the LORD turned from him, that He would not destroy him altogether; and moreover in Judah there were good things found. Brenton Septuagint Translation And when he repented, the anger of the Lord turned from him, and did not destroy him utterly; for there were good things in Juda. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Egypt Plunders Jerusalem…11And whenever the king entered the house of the LORD, the guards would go with him, bearing the shields, and later they would return them to the guardroom. 12Because Rehoboam humbled himself, the anger of the LORD turned away from him, and He did not destroy him completely. Indeed, conditions were good in Judah. Cross References Because Rehoboam humbled himself, 2 Chronicles 33:12-13 And in his distress, Manasseh sought the favor of the LORD his God and earnestly humbled himself before the God of his fathers. / And when he prayed to Him, the LORD received his plea and heard his petition. So He brought him back to Jerusalem and to his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD is God. 2 Chronicles 32:26 Then Hezekiah humbled the pride of his heart—he and the people of Jerusalem—so that the wrath of the LORD did not come upon them during the days of Hezekiah. 2 Kings 22:19 because your heart was tender and you humbled yourself before the LORD when you heard what I spoke against this place and against its people, that they would become a desolation and a curse, and because you have torn your clothes and wept before Me, I have heard you,’ declares the LORD. the anger of the LORD turned away from him, Psalm 85:3 You withheld all Your fury; You turned from Your burning anger. Psalm 106:23 So He said He would destroy them—had not Moses His chosen one stood before Him in the breach to divert His wrath from destroying them. Jonah 3:10 When God saw their actions—that they had turned from their evil ways—He relented from the disaster He had threatened to bring upon them. and He did not destroy him completely. Jeremiah 30:11 For I am with you to save you, declares the LORD. Though I will completely destroy all the nations to which I have scattered you, I will not completely destroy you. Yet I will discipline you justly, and will by no means leave you unpunished.” Amos 9:8 Surely the eyes of the Lord GOD are on the sinful kingdom, and I will destroy it from the face of the earth. Yet I will not utterly destroy the house of Jacob,” declares the LORD. Leviticus 26:44 Yet in spite of this, when they are in the land of their enemies, I will not reject or despise them so as to destroy them and break My covenant with them; for I am the LORD their God. Indeed, conditions were good in Judah. 2 Chronicles 14:6-7 Because the land was at peace, Asa built fortified cities in Judah. In those days no one made war with him, because the LORD had given him rest. / So he said to the people of Judah, “Let us build these cities and surround them with walls and towers, with doors and bars. The land is still ours because we have sought the LORD our God. We have sought Him, and He has given us rest on every side.” So they built and prospered. 2 Chronicles 15:15 And all Judah rejoiced over the oath, for they had sworn it with all their heart. They had sought Him earnestly, and He was found by them. So the LORD gave them rest on every side. 2 Chronicles 11:17 So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah and supported Rehoboam son of Solomon for three years, because they walked for three years in the way of David and Solomon. 1 Kings 14:25-28 In the fifth year of Rehoboam’s reign, Shishak king of Egypt attacked Jerusalem. / He seized the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the royal palace. He took everything, including all the gold shields that Solomon had made. / Then King Rehoboam made bronze shields in their place and committed them to the care of the captains of the guard on duty at the entrance to the royal palace. … 2 Chronicles 7:14 and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land. 2 Chronicles 15:2 So he went out to meet Asa and said to him, “Listen to me, Asa and all Judah and Benjamin. The LORD is with you when you are with Him. If you seek Him, He will be found by you, but if you forsake Him, He will forsake you. 2 Chronicles 30:9 For if you return to the LORD, your brothers and sons will receive mercy in the presence of their captors and will return to this land. For the LORD your God is gracious and merciful; He will not turn His face away from you if you return to Him.” Treasury of Scripture And when he humbled himself, the wrath of the LORD turned from him, that he would not destroy him altogether: and also in Judah things went well. when 2 Chronicles 12:6,7 Whereupon the princes of Israel and the king humbled themselves; and they said, The LORD is righteous… 2 Chronicles 33:12,13 And when he was in affliction, he besought the LORD his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers, … Isaiah 57:15 For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones. also in Judah things went well. 2 Chronicles 19:3 Nevertheless there are good things found in thee, in that thou hast taken away the groves out of the land, and hast prepared thine heart to seek God. Genesis 18:24 Peradventure there be fifty righteous within the city: wilt thou also destroy and not spare the place for the fifty righteous that are therein? 1 Kings 14:13 And all Israel shall mourn for him, and bury him: for he only of Jeroboam shall come to the grave, because in him there is found some good thing toward the LORD God of Israel in the house of Jeroboam. Jump to Previous Altogether Anger Complete Completely Completion Conditions Destroy Destroyed Destruction Found Good Humbled Indeed Judah Lord's Moreover Rehoboam Totally Turned WrathJump to Next Altogether Anger Complete Completely Completion Conditions Destroy Destroyed Destruction Found Good Humbled Indeed Judah Lord's Moreover Rehoboam Totally Turned Wrath2 Chronicles 12 1. Rehoboam, forsaking the Lord, is punished by Shishak5. He and the princes, repenting at the preaching of Shemaiah, 7. are delivered from destruction, but not from spoil 13. The reign and death of Rehoboam Because Rehoboam humbled himself Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, initially led Judah into idolatry and sin, provoking God's anger. However, his act of humbling himself is significant, as humility is a recurring theme in Scripture (James 4:10). This act of repentance aligns with the biblical principle that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble (1 Peter 5:5). Rehoboam's humility is a turning point, showing that even flawed leaders can seek God's mercy. the anger of the LORD turned away from him and He did not destroy him completely Indeed, conditions were good in Judah Persons / Places / Events 1. RehoboamThe son of Solomon and king of Judah, whose reign was marked by a division of the kingdom and subsequent challenges, including invasions. 2. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, which Rehoboam ruled. It was the center of worship and the location of Jerusalem. 3. The LORD The covenant God of Israel, who responds to the actions and attitudes of His people. 4. Humbling The act of Rehoboam acknowledging his wrongs and submitting to God's authority, which led to a change in God's response. 5. Divine Anger and Mercy The passage highlights God's anger due to disobedience and His mercy when there is repentance. Teaching Points The Power of HumilityHumility before God can change the course of our lives. Rehoboam's example shows that when we humble ourselves, God is willing to turn away His anger and extend mercy. God's Conditional Mercy God's mercy is often conditional upon our response to Him. While His love is unconditional, His intervention in our circumstances often requires a heart of repentance and humility. The Importance of Leadership As leaders, our actions and attitudes can have significant impacts on those we lead. Rehoboam's humility not only affected his own fate but also the conditions in Judah. Repentance Leads to Restoration True repentance involves a change of heart and action, which can lead to restoration and improved conditions, as seen in Judah's experience. God's Sovereignty and Justice While God is merciful, He is also just. His response to Rehoboam's humility shows that He balances justice with mercy, rewarding those who turn back to Him. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 12:12?2. How does Rehoboam's humility in 2 Chronicles 12:12 impact God's response to him? 3. What lessons about humility can we learn from 2 Chronicles 12:12? 4. How does 2 Chronicles 12:12 connect with James 4:6 on humility? 5. How can we apply Rehoboam's example of humility in our daily lives? 6. What does 2 Chronicles 12:12 teach about God's mercy towards the humble? 7. What does 2 Chronicles 12:12 reveal about God's mercy despite Rehoboam's sins? 8. How does 2 Chronicles 12:12 illustrate the consequences of pride and humility? 9. What historical context surrounds the events in 2 Chronicles 12:12? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 12? 11. 2 Chronicles 12:12–14 – Why does the text claim partial repentance yet still list Rehoboam’s reign as evil compared to other biblical narratives? 12. How did Judah's kings follow or stray from God? 13. 2 Chronicles 12:2 - Is there archaeological or historical evidence outside the Bible confirming Shishak's exact invasion details? 14. 2 Chronicles 12:5-7 - How do we reconcile God's initial intention to punish Judah entirely with His later decision to spare them? What Does 2 Chronicles 12:12 Mean Because Rehoboam humbled himself- Humility is the pivotal action. Rehoboam, after initially rejecting prophetic correction (12:1–5), chooses to bow before God’s rebuke (12:6). - Scripture underscores that God esteems humility: “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble” (James 4:6; cf. 1 Peter 5:5). - The king’s acknowledgment of his sin parallels earlier examples—David after Nathan’s rebuke (2 Samuel 12:13) and Ahab’s temporary penitence (1 Kings 21:27-29). - True repentance is never mere words; it involves a heart posture that God takes seriously (Isaiah 66:2). the anger of the LORD turned away from him - Divine wrath is real and personal, yet it is not capricious. God’s righteous anger responds to sin but relents when sinners genuinely repent (Exodus 32:14; Jonah 3:10). - Rehoboam experiences what Moses proclaimed: God is “compassionate and merciful, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion” (Psalm 103:8). - The turning away of wrath foreshadows Christ’s atoning work, where God’s just anger against sin is satisfied (Romans 5:9; 1 Thessalonians 1:10). and He did not destroy him completely - Judgment was deserved—Shishak’s invasion had already proved that (12:2-4). Yet God sets limits to discipline, preserving David’s line (2 Samuel 7:13-15; 1 Kings 11:36). - The phrase “not destroy…completely” highlights covenant faithfulness. Even when God chastens, He remembers His promises (Lamentations 3:31-33). - Believers today see the same pattern: “The Lord disciplines the one He loves” (Hebrews 12:6), but ultimate destruction is withheld from those in covenant with Him. Indeed, conditions were good in Judah - After repentance, Judah enjoys a measure of stability: fortifications stand, worship continues, the economy recovers (12:11-16). - Obedience brings blessing; disobedience brings hardship. This consistent principle appears from Deuteronomy 28 to Jesus’ teaching in John 15:10-11. - God’s goodness is not merely the absence of disaster but the presence of well-being under His favor (Psalm 34:8-10; Proverbs 10:22). summary 2 Chronicles 12:12 shows that genuine humility reverses divine anger, limits judgment, and restores blessing. Rehoboam’s story affirms God’s unwavering commitment to respond to repentant hearts, maintain His covenant, and pour out goodness when His people turn back to Him. (12) And when he humbled himself, the wrath of the Lord turned from him.--In fulfilment of the promise of 2Chronicles 12:7. This remark, the tone of which is in perfect accord with the chronicler's conception of the real import of Shishak's invasion, is wanting in Kings.That he would not destroy him.--Literally, and not to destroy. The infinitive is used as in 2Chronicles 11:22. Altogether.--Unto consumption, a phrase only found here and in Ezekiel 13:13. Omit him. A general destruction of the country is meant. And also in Judah things went well.--Moreover in Judah there were good things. Vulg., "siquidem et in Judah inventa sunt opera bona." The fact that faithfulness to Jehovah was still to be found in Judah is alleged as an additional reason why the Lord spared the land. The same phrase, "good things," recurs in a similar sense 2Chronicles 19:3. . . . Verse 12. - This verse is not in the parallel, but is particularly proper to Chronicles and its uniform tenor. And also in Judah things went well. The obvious meaning, "and still some good was left in Judah." There was some hopefulness in the situation, and reason for striving mightily "to be watchful, and strengthen the things that remain, that are ready to die" (Revelation 3:2). The occurrence of לְכָלָה is somewhat against the rendering of "some" in ver. 7 as an adverb of time.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Because Rehoboam humbled himself,וּבְהִכָּֽנְע֗וֹ (ū·ḇə·hik·kā·nə·‘ōw) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Verb - Nifal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3665: To bend the knee, to humiliate, vanquish the anger אַף־ (’ap̄-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 639: The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire of the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel turned away שָׁ֤ב (šāḇ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again from him, מִמֶּ֙נּוּ֙ (mim·men·nū) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of and He did not וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no destroy him completely. לְהַשְׁחִ֖ית (lə·haš·ḥîṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 7843: Perhaps to go to ruin Moreover, וְגַם֙ (wə·ḡam) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and conditions דְּבָרִ֥ים (də·ḇā·rîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause were הָיָ֖ה (hā·yāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be good טוֹבִֽים׃ (ṭō·w·ḇîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good in Judah. בִּֽיהוּדָ֔ה (bî·hū·ḏāh) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites Links 2 Chronicles 12:12 NIV2 Chronicles 12:12 NLT 2 Chronicles 12:12 ESV 2 Chronicles 12:12 NASB 2 Chronicles 12:12 KJV 2 Chronicles 12:12 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 12:12 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 12:12 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 12:12 French Bible 2 Chronicles 12:12 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 12:12 When he humbled himself the wrath (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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