Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Whenever the king went to the LORD’s temple, the guards went with him, bearing the shields, and afterward they returned them to the guardroom. New Living Translation Whenever the king went to the Temple of the LORD, the guards would also take the shields and then return them to the guardroom. English Standard Version And as often as the king went into the house of the LORD, the guard came and carried them and brought them back to the guardroom. Berean Standard Bible And 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. Berean Literal Bible And whenever the king entered the house of YHWH, the guard would go and bring them out; and they would take them back into the chamber of the runners. King James Bible And when the king entered into the house of the LORD, the guard came and fetched them, and brought them again into the guard chamber. New King James Version And whenever the king entered the house of the LORD, the guard would go and bring them out; then they would take them back into the guardroom. New American Standard Bible As often as the king entered the house of the LORD, the guards came and carried them and then brought them back into the guards’ room. NASB 1995 As often as the king entered the house of the LORD, the guards came and carried them and then brought them back into the guards’ room. NASB 1977 And it happened as often as the king entered the house of the LORD, the guards came and carried them and then brought them back into the guards’ room. Legacy Standard Bible Now it happened that as often as the king entered the house of Yahweh, the guards would come and carry them and then bring them back into the guards’ room. Amplified Bible And whenever the king entered the house of the LORD, the guards came and carried the shields and then brought them back into the guards’ room. Berean Annotated Bible And whenever the king entered the house of the LORD {YHWH}, the guards would go with him, bearing the shields, and later they would return them to the guardroom. Christian Standard Bible Whenever the king entered the LORD’s temple, the guards would carry the shields and take them back to the armory. Holman Christian Standard Bible Whenever the king entered the LORD’s temple, the royal escorts would carry the shields and take them back to the royal escorts’ armory. American Standard Version And it was so, that, as oft as the king entered into the house of Jehovah, the guard came and bare them, and brought them back into the guard-chamber. Contemporary English Version Whenever Rehoboam went to the LORD's temple, the guards carried the shields. But they always took them back to the guardroom as soon as he had finished worshiping. English Revised Version And it was so, that as oft as the king entered into the house of the LORD, the guard came and bare them, and brought them back into the guard chamber. GOD'S WORD® Translation Whenever the king went into the LORD's temple, guards carried the shields and then returned them to the guardroom. Good News Translation Every time the king went to the Temple, the guards carried the shields and then returned them to the guardroom. International Standard Version As often as the king entered the LORD's Temple, the guards came and transported the shields to the Temple and then brought them back to the guard's quarters. NET Bible Whenever the king visited the LORD's temple, the royal guards carried them and then brought them back to the guardroom. New Heart English Bible It was so, that as often as the king entered into the house of the LORD, the guard came and bore them, and brought them back into the guard room. Webster's Bible Translation And when the king entered into the house of the LORD, the guard came and conveyed them, and brought them again into the guard-chamber. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd 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. World English Bible As often as the king entered into Yahweh’s house, the guard came and bore them, then brought them back into the guard room. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand it comes to pass, from the time of the going in of the king to the house of YHWH, the runners have come in and lifted them up, and brought them back to the chamber of the runners. Berean Literal Bible And whenever the king entered the house of YHWH, the guard would go and bring them out; and they would take them back into the chamber of the runners. Young's Literal Translation and it cometh to pass, from the time of the going in of the king to the house of Jehovah, the runners have come in and lifted them up, and brought them back unto the chamber of the runners. Smith's Literal Translation And it will be as often as the king came into the house of Jehovah the runners came and lifted them up and turned them back to the chamber of the runners. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when the king entered into the house of the Lord, the shieldbearers came and took them, and brought them back again to their armoury. Catholic Public Domain Version And when the king would enter into the house of the Lord, the shield bearers would arrive and take them, and they would carry them back to their armory. New American Bible Whenever the king visited the house of the LORD, the attendants would carry them, and then return them to the guardroom. New Revised Standard Version Whenever the king went into the house of the LORD, the guard would come along bearing them, and would then bring them back to the guardroom. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when the king entered into the house of the LORD, the guard came and fetched them, and brought them again into the guard chamber. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it was so, that as oft as the king entered into the house of the LORD, the guard came and bore them, and brought them back into the guard-chamber. Brenton Septuagint Translation And it came to pass, when the king went into the house of the Lord, the guards and the footmen went in, and they that returned to meet the footmen. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Egypt Plunders Jerusalem…10Then 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. 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 And whenever the king entered the house of the LORD, 1 Kings 8:22-23 Then Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in front of the whole assembly of Israel, spread out his hands toward heaven, / and said: “O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven above or on earth below, keeping Your covenant of loving devotion with Your servants who walk before You with all their hearts. 2 Chronicles 6:12-13 Then Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in front of the whole assembly of Israel and spread out his hands. / Now Solomon had made a bronze platform five cubits long, five cubits wide, and three cubits high and had placed it in the middle of the courtyard. He stood on it, knelt down before the whole assembly of Israel, spread out his hands toward heaven, the guards would go with him, 2 Kings 11:8 You must surround the king with weapons in hand, and anyone who approaches the ranks must be put to death. You must stay close to the king wherever he goes.” 2 Kings 11:11 And the guards stood with weapons in hand surrounding the king by the altar and the temple, from the south side to the north side of the temple. 2 Chronicles 23:7 The Levites must surround the king with weapons in hand, and anyone who enters the temple must be put to death. You must stay close to the king wherever he goes.” bearing the shields, 1 Kings 14:27 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. 1 Kings 10:16-17 King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of gold went into each shield. / He also made three hundred small shields of hammered gold; three minas of gold went into each shield. And the king put them in the House of the Forest of Lebanon. 2 Chronicles 9:15-16 King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of hammered gold went into each shield. / He also made three hundred small shields of hammered gold; three hundred shekels of gold went into each shield. And the king put them in the House of the Forest of Lebanon. and later they would return them to the guardroom. 1 Kings 14:28 And whenever the king entered the house of the LORD, the guards would bear the shields, and later they would return them to the guardroom. 2 Kings 11:10 Then the priest gave to the commanders of hundreds the spears and shields of King David from the house of the LORD. 2 Chronicles 23:9 Then Jehoiada the priest gave to the commanders of hundreds the spears and the large and small shields of King David that were in the house of God. 2 Chronicles 9:16 He also made three hundred small shields of hammered gold; three hundred shekels of gold went into each shield. And the king put them in the House of the Forest of Lebanon. 2 Chronicles 11:12 He also put shields and spears in all the cities and strengthened them greatly. So Judah and Benjamin belonged to him. 2 Chronicles 9:24 Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules. 2 Chronicles 9:11 The king made the algum wood into steps for the house of the LORD and for the king’s palace, and into lyres and harps for the singers. Never before had anything like them been seen in the land of Judah.) 2 Chronicles 9:4 the food at his table, the seating of his servants, the service and attire of his attendants, the attire of his cupbearers, and the burnt offerings he presented at the house of the LORD, it took her breath away. Treasury of Scripture And when the king entered into the house of the LORD, the guard came and fetched them, and brought them again into the guard chamber. Jump to Previous Afterward Armed Bore Carried Chamber Conveyed Couriers Entered Fetched Guard Guard-Chamber Guardroom Guards House Lord's Oft Often Room Shields Temple WheneverJump to Next Afterward Armed Bore Carried Chamber Conveyed Couriers Entered Fetched Guard Guard-Chamber Guardroom Guards House Lord's Oft Often Room Shields Temple Whenever2 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 And whenever the king entered the house of the LORD This phrase indicates a regular practice or ritual, suggesting the king's ongoing participation in worship at the temple. The "house of the LORD" refers to Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem, a central place of worship for the Israelites. The king's presence in the temple underscores the importance of royal leadership in spiritual matters. Historically, the temple was the focal point of Jewish religious life, and the king's visits would have been significant events. This practice reflects the king's role as both a political and spiritual leader, responsible for upholding the covenant with God. the guards would go with him bearing the shields and later they would return them to the guardroom Persons / Places / Events 1. King RehoboamThe son of Solomon and king of Judah, whose reign is marked by a division of the kingdom and spiritual decline. 2. House of the LORD Refers to the temple in Jerusalem, the central place of worship for the Israelites. 3. Guards The royal guards responsible for the protection of the king and the temple, symbolizing vigilance and duty. 4. Shields These were likely bronze shields made to replace the gold ones taken by Shishak, king of Egypt, symbolizing a loss of glory and divine favor. 5. Guardroom The place where the shields were stored, representing a return to routine and order after the king's visit to the temple. Teaching Points Spiritual VigilanceJust as the guards accompanied the king with shields, Christians are called to be vigilant in their spiritual walk, always prepared with the armor of God. Symbolism of Shields The replacement of gold shields with bronze signifies a loss of divine favor due to disobedience. Believers should strive to maintain their spiritual integrity and not settle for less. Importance of Worship The king's visits to the temple, despite the loss, remind us of the importance of regular worship and seeking God's presence, even in times of spiritual decline. Consequences of Disobedience Rehoboam's account is a cautionary tale about the consequences of turning away from God, urging believers to remain faithful and obedient. Restoration and Order Returning the shields to the guardroom symbolizes a return to order. In our lives, we should seek to restore spiritual order through repentance and alignment with God's will. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 12:11?2. How does Rehoboam's actions in 2 Chronicles 12:11 reflect his spiritual priorities? 3. What can we learn about leadership from Rehoboam's response to losing the shields? 4. How does 2 Chronicles 12:11 connect to God's discipline in Hebrews 12:6? 5. How can we apply Rehoboam's example to our stewardship of God's resources today? 6. In what ways does Rehoboam's behavior demonstrate reliance on human solutions over divine guidance? 7. What is the significance of Rehoboam's actions in 2 Chronicles 12:11 for leadership today? 8. How does 2 Chronicles 12:11 reflect on the consequences of disobedience to God? 9. Why were the shields of gold replaced with bronze in 2 Chronicles 12:11? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 12? 11. (2 Chronicles 10) Why do some details in this chapter differ from or omit parts of the parallel account in 1 Kings 12? 12. Why does the account of Joash's temple restoration in 2 Chronicles 24 seem to conflict with the version in 2 Kings 12 regarding the funds and methods used? 13. How could Elijah send a letter to Jehoram (2 Chronicles 21:12) if Elijah had already been taken up into heaven according to 2 Kings 2:11? 14. 2 Chronicles 11 portrays Rehoboam as a strong central authority; how do we address the inconsistencies when comparing his strength here with his weaker portrayal in other biblical passages? What Does 2 Chronicles 12:11 Mean And whenever the king entered the house of the LORD• Rehoboam, though spiritually compromised (2 Chron 12:1–2), still recognized the Temple as God’s dwelling, following the pattern set in 1 Kings 9:3. • Frequent entry suggests regular worship or ceremonial duty, echoing Psalm 84:10—“For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere.” • The record is precise; it happened “whenever,” underscoring both the king’s responsibility and God’s enduring claim on the throne (compare 1 Kings 14:28). the guards would go with him • Royal bodyguards (cf. 2 Samuel 23:23; 1 Kings 14:27) accompanied the king, showing that even in worship the ruler needed protection and accountability. • Their presence highlights order in God’s house, recalling 2 Kings 11:5–8 where guards safeguarded covenant worship. • It also underscores the king’s vulnerability—true security rests in the LORD (Psalm 121:5), not merely armed men. bearing the shields • Solomon’s golden shields (1 Kings 10:16–17) had been seized by Shishak (2 Chron 12:9). Rehoboam replaced them with bronze ones (v.10). • Bronze, though serviceable, was a step down from gold—symbolizing diminished glory because of sin (compare Romans 3:23). • Yet the act of “bearing” them still testified to covenant memories: God once blessed abundantly, and obedience could restore what was lost (Deuteronomy 28:1–7). • Spiritually, shields remind believers of faith’s defense (Ephesians 6:16). and later they would return them to the guardroom • After each ceremony the shields were secured, showing stewardship over sacred objects (cf. 1 Chron 26:20). • Practical wisdom: bronze could be stolen like the former gold; diligence prevents repeating past losses (Proverbs 27:12). • The guardroom storage illustrates that symbols have value only when employed in God-honoring ways, not as trophies (2 Kings 12:9–15). summary 2 Chronicles 12:11 portrays a humbled kingdom still clinging to covenant forms. Every visit to the Temple, escorted guards with bronze shields reminded Israel of lost splendor, present duty, and the hope of restored blessing through faithfulness. The verse teaches that God’s worship deserves reverence, order, and vigilant stewardship—even after failure—because He remains the true security and glory of His people. (11) And when.--And as often as.The guard came and fetched . . .--The runners came and bare them; and they (after the royal procession) restored them to the guard room of the runners. (See on 1Kings 14:28, which reads, "the runners used to bear them.") Solomon's golden shields had been kept in "the house of the forest of Lebanon" (2Chronicles 9:16). Hebrew Wheneverמִדֵּי־ (mid·dê-) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1767: Sufficiency, enough the king הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king would enter ב֥וֹא (ḇō·w) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go the house בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of the LORD, יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel the guards הָרָצִים֙ (hā·rā·ṣîm) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 7323: To run would go [with him], בָּ֤אוּ (bā·’ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go bearing [the shields], וּנְשָׂא֔וּם (ū·nə·śā·’ūm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural | third person masculine plural Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take and [later] take them back וֶהֱשִׁב֖וּם (we·hĕ·ši·ḇūm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural | third person masculine plural Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the guardroom. הָרָצִֽים׃ (hā·rā·ṣîm) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 7323: To run Links 2 Chronicles 12:11 NIV2 Chronicles 12:11 NLT 2 Chronicles 12:11 ESV 2 Chronicles 12:11 NASB 2 Chronicles 12:11 KJV 2 Chronicles 12:11 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 12:11 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 12:11 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 12:11 French Bible 2 Chronicles 12:11 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 12:11 It was so that as often as (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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