Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version King Rehoboam established himself firmly in Jerusalem and continued as king. He was forty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city the LORD had chosen out of all the tribes of Israel in which to put his Name. His mother’s name was Naamah; she was an Ammonite. New Living Translation King Rehoboam firmly established himself in Jerusalem and continued to rule. He was forty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city the LORD had chosen from among all the tribes of Israel as the place to honor his name. Rehoboam’s mother was Naamah, a woman from Ammon. English Standard Version So King Rehoboam grew strong in Jerusalem and reigned. Rehoboam was forty-one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city that the LORD had chosen out of all the tribes of Israel to put his name there. His mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite. Berean Standard Bible Thus King Rehoboam established himself in Jerusalem and reigned. He was forty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city the LORD had chosen from all the tribes of Israel in which to put His Name. His mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite. Berean Literal Bible And King Rehoboam strengthened himself in Jerusalem, and he reigned. For Rehoboam was a son of forty-one years in his reigning, and seventeen years he reigned in Jerusalem, the city that YHWH had chosen to put His name there out of all the tribes of Israel. And the name of his mother was Naamah the Ammonitess. King James Bible So king Rehoboam strengthened himself in Jerusalem, and reigned: for Rehoboam was one and forty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city which the LORD had chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, to put his name there. And his mother's name was Naamah an Ammonitess. New King James Version Thus King Rehoboam strengthened himself in Jerusalem and reigned. Now Rehoboam was forty-one years old when he became king; and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city which the LORD had chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, to put His name there. His mother’s name was Naamah, an Ammonitess. New American Standard Bible So King Rehoboam became powerful in Jerusalem and reigned there. For Rehoboam was forty-one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned for seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city which the LORD had chosen from all the tribes of Israel, to put His name there. And his mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonitess. NASB 1995 So King Rehoboam strengthened himself in Jerusalem and reigned. Now Rehoboam was forty-one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city which the LORD had chosen from all the tribes of Israel, to put His name there. And his mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonitess. NASB 1977 So King Rehoboam strengthened himself in Jerusalem, and reigned. Now Rehoboam was forty-one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city which the LORD had chosen from all the tribes of Israel, to put His name there. And his mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonitess. Legacy Standard Bible So King Rehoboam strengthened himself in Jerusalem and reigned. Now Rehoboam was forty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city which Yahweh had chosen from all the tribes of Israel to put His name there. And his mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonitess. Amplified Bible So King Rehoboam established himself in Jerusalem and reigned. Rehoboam was forty-one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city in which the LORD had chosen from all the tribes of Israel to put His Name. And his mother was Naamah the Ammonitess. Berean Annotated Bible Thus King Rehoboam (a people has enlarged) established himself in Jerusalem (city of peace) and reigned. He was forty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city the LORD {YHWH} had chosen from all the tribes of Israel (he wrestles with God) in which to put His Name. His mother’s name was Naamah (loveliness) the Ammonite. Christian Standard Bible King Rehoboam established his royal power in Jerusalem. Rehoboam was forty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city the LORD had chosen from all the tribes of Israel to put his name. Rehoboam’s mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite. Holman Christian Standard Bible King Rehoboam established his royal power in Jerusalem. Rehoboam was 41 years old when he became king and reigned 17 years in Jerusalem, the city the LORD had chosen from all the tribes of Israel to put His name. Rehoboam’s mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite. American Standard Version So king Rehoboam strengthened himself in Jerusalem, and reigned: for Rehoboam was forty and one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city which Jehovah had chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, to put his name there: and his mother's name was Naamah the Ammonitess. Contemporary English Version Rehoboam was 41 years old when he became king, and he ruled 17 years from Jerusalem, the city where the LORD had chosen to be worshiped. His mother Naamah was from Ammon. Rehoboam was a powerful king, English Revised Version So king Rehoboam strengthened himself in Jerusalem, and reigned: for Rehoboam was forty and one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city which the LORD had chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, to put his name there: and his mother's name was Naamah the Ammonitess. GOD'S WORD® Translation King Rehoboam strengthened his position in Jerusalem and ruled. He was 41 years old when he began to rule. He ruled for 17 years in Jerusalem, the city that the LORD chose from all the tribes of Israel, the city where the LORD put his name. (Rehoboam's mother was an Ammonite woman named Naamah.) Good News Translation Rehoboam ruled in Jerusalem and increased his power as king. He was forty-one years old when he became king, and he ruled for seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city which the LORD had chosen from all the territory of Israel as the place where he was to be worshiped. Rehoboam's mother was Naamah, from the land of Ammon. International Standard Version King Rehoboam consolidated his reign in Jerusalem. Rehoboam was 41 years old when he began to reign, and he reigned for seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city that that LORD had chosen from all the tribes of Israel in which to establish his name. Rehoboam's mother was Naamah from Ammon. NET Bible King Rehoboam solidified his rule in Jerusalem; he was forty-one years old when he became king and he ruled for seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city the LORD chose from all the tribes of Israel to be his home. Rehoboam's mother was an Ammonite named Naamah. New Heart English Bible So king Rehoboam strengthened himself in Jerusalem, and reigned: for Rehoboam was forty-one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city which the LORD had chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, to put his name there: and his mother's name was Naamah the Ammonitess. Webster's Bible Translation So king Rehoboam strengthened himself in Jerusalem, and reigned: for Rehoboam was one and forty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city which the LORD had chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, to put his name there. And his mother's name was Naamah an Ammonitess. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThus King Rehoboam established himself in Jerusalem and reigned. He was forty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city the LORD had chosen from all the tribes of Israel in which to put His Name. His mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite. World English Bible So King Rehoboam strengthened himself in Jerusalem and reigned; for Rehoboam was forty-one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city which Yahweh had chosen out of all the tribes of Israel to put his name there. His mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonitess. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd King Rehoboam strengthens himself in Jerusalem and reigns; for Rehoboam [is] a son of forty-two years in his reigning, and he has reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city that YHWH has chosen to put His Name there, out of all the tribes of Israel, and the name of his mother [is] Naamah the Ammonitess, Berean Literal Bible And King Rehoboam strengthened himself in Jerusalem, and he reigned. For Rehoboam was a son of forty-one years in his reigning, and seventeen years he reigned in Jerusalem, the city that YHWH had chosen to put His name there out of all the tribes of Israel. And the name of his mother was Naamah the Ammonitess. Young's Literal Translation And king Rehoboam strengtheneth himself in Jerusalem, and reigneth; for a son of forty and two years is Rehoboam in his reigning, and seventeen years he hath reigned in Jerusalem, the city that Jehovah hath chosen to put His name there, out of all the tribes of Israel, and the name of his mother is Naamah the Ammonitess, Smith's Literal Translation And king Rehoboam will strengthen himself in Jerusalem, and he will reign: for the son of forty and one years was Rehoboam in his reigning, and seventeen years he reigned in Jerusalem, the city which Jehovah chose to set his name there from all the tribes of Israel. And the name of his mother, Naamah the Ammonitess. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleKing Roboam therefore was strengthened in Jerusalem, and reigned: he was one and forty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city which the Lord chose out of all the tribes of Israel, to establish his name there: and the name of his mother was Naama an Ammonitess. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, king Rehoboam was strengthened in Jerusalem, and he reigned. He was forty-one years old when he had begun to reign, and he reigned for seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city that the Lord chose out of all the tribes of Israel, so that he might confirm his name there. Now the name of his mother was Naamah, an Ammonite. New American Bible King Rehoboam was firmly in power in Jerusalem and continued to rule. Rehoboam was forty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city in which, out of all the tribes of Israel, the LORD chose to set his name. His mother’s name was Naamah, the Ammonite. New Revised Standard Version So King Rehoboam established himself in Jerusalem and reigned. Rehoboam was forty-one years old when he began to reign; he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city that the LORD had chosen out of all the tribes of Israel to put his name there. His mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo King Rehoboam strengthened himself in Jerusalem, and reigned; for Rehoboam was forty-one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city which the LORD had chosen out of all the tribes of Israel to put his name there. And his mother's name was Naamah an Ammonitess. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Rehoboam, the King, son of Solomon, was strengthened in Jerusalem and he became king. Rekhabaam was a son of forty and one years when he arose in the kingdom, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city that LORD JEHOVAH had chosen for himself from all the tribes of Israel to encamp his Shechinah glory there, and the name of his mother was Naama who was from Amon. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So king Rehoboam strengthened himself in Jerusalem, and reigned; for Rehoboam was forty and one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city which the LORD had chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, to put His name there; and his mother's name was Naamah the Ammonitess. Brenton Septuagint Translation So king Roboam strengthened himself in Jerusalem, and reigned: and Roboam was forty and one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, in the city which the Lord chose out of all the tribes of the children of Israel to call his name there: and his mother's name was Noomma the Ammanitess. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Death of Rehoboam13Thus King Rehoboam established himself in Jerusalem. He was forty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city the LORD had chosen from all the tribes of Israel in which to put His Name. His mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite. 14And Rehoboam did evil because he did not set his heart to seek the LORD.… Cross References Thus King Rehoboam established himself in Jerusalem and reigned. 1 Kings 12:17 but Rehoboam still reigned over the Israelites living in the cities of Judah. 2 Chronicles 11:1 When Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he mobilized the house of Judah and Benjamin—180,000 chosen warriors—to fight against Israel and restore the kingdom to Rehoboam. 2 Chronicles 11:5 Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built up cities for defense in Judah. He was forty-one years old when he became king, 1 Kings 14:21 Meanwhile, Rehoboam son of Solomon reigned in Judah. He was forty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city the LORD had chosen from all the tribes of Israel in which to put His Name. His mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite. 1 Kings 11:43 And Solomon rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David. And his son Rehoboam reigned in his place. 2 Chronicles 10:16 When all Israel saw that the king had refused to listen to them, they answered the king: “What portion do we have in David, and what inheritance in the son of Jesse? To your tents, O Israel! Look now to your own house, O David!” So all the Israelites went home, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, 2 Chronicles 10:17 but Rehoboam still reigned over the Israelites living in the cities of Judah. 1 Kings 12:20 When all Israel heard that Jeroboam had returned, they summoned him to the assembly and made him king over all Israel. Only the tribe of Judah followed the house of David. 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. the city the LORD had chosen from all the tribes of Israel in which to put His Name. 1 Kings 11:36 I will give one tribe to his son, so that My servant David will always have a lamp before Me in Jerusalem, the city where I chose to put My Name. 1 Kings 9:3 And the LORD said to him: “I have heard your prayer and petition before Me. I have consecrated this temple, which you have built, by putting My Name there forever; My eyes and My heart will be there for all time. 2 Chronicles 6:6 But now I have chosen Jerusalem for My Name to be there, and I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.’ His mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite. 1 Kings 14:31 And Rehoboam rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David; his mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite. And his son Abijam reigned in his place. 1 Kings 11:1-4 King Solomon, however, loved many foreign women along with the daughter of Pharaoh—women of Moab, Ammon, Edom, and Sidon, as well as Hittite women. / These women were from the nations about which the LORD had told the Israelites, “You must not intermarry with them, for surely they will turn your hearts after their gods.” Yet Solomon clung to these women in love. / He had seven hundred wives of royal birth and three hundred concubines—and his wives turned his heart away. … Deuteronomy 23:3 No Ammonite or Moabite or any of their descendants may enter the assembly of the LORD, even to the tenth generation. 1 Kings 11:13 Yet I will not tear the whole kingdom away from him. I will give one tribe to your son for the sake of My servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem, which I have chosen.” Treasury of Scripture So king Rehoboam strengthened himself in Jerusalem, and reigned: for Rehoboam was one and forty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city which the LORD had chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, to put his name there. And his mother's name was Naamah an Ammonitess. A. 2 Chronicles 13:7 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. 1 Kings 14:21 And Rehoboam the son of Solomon reigned in Judah. Rehoboam was forty and one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city which the LORD did choose out of all the tribes of Israel, to put his name there. And his mother's name was Naamah an Ammonitess. the city 2 Chronicles 6:6 But I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there; and have chosen David to be over my people Israel. Psalm 48:1-3 A Song and Psalm for the sons of Korah. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness… Psalm 78:68,69 But chose the tribe of Judah, the mount Zion which he loved… to put Exodus 20:24 An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me, and shalt sacrifice thereon thy burnt offerings, and thy peace offerings, thy sheep, and thine oxen: in all places where I record my name I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee. Deuteronomy 12:5,11 But unto the place which the LORD your God shall choose out of all your tribes to put his name there, even unto his habitation shall ye seek, and thither thou shalt come: … Ezekiel 48:35 It was round about eighteen thousand measures: and the name of the city from that day shall be, The LORD is there. an Ammonitess Deuteronomy 23:3 An Ammonite or Moabite shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD; even to their tenth generation shall they not enter into the congregation of the LORD for ever: 1 Kings 11:1 But king Solomon loved many strange women, together with the daughter of Pharaoh, women of the Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Zidonians, and Hittites; Nehemiah 13:1,26 On that day they read in the book of Moses in the audience of the people; and therein was found written, that the Ammonite and the Moabite should not come into the congregation of God for ever; … Jump to Previous Ammonitess Chosen City Forty Forty-One Israel Jerusalem Mother's Naamah Rehoboam Reign Reigned Seventeen Strengthened TribesJump to Next Ammonitess Chosen City Forty Forty-One Israel Jerusalem Mother's Naamah Rehoboam Reign Reigned Seventeen Strengthened Tribes2 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 Thus King Rehoboam established himself in Jerusalem and reigned. Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, became king after Solomon's death. His reign marked the beginning of the divided kingdom, as the ten northern tribes broke away to form Israel under Jeroboam. Jerusalem, the capital of Judah, remained the center of Rehoboam's rule. The phrase "established himself" suggests a period of consolidation and securing his position, despite the initial rebellion and loss of the northern tribes. He was forty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city the LORD had chosen from all the tribes of Israel in which to put His Name. His mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite. Persons / Places / Events 1. RehoboamThe son of Solomon and king of Judah, known for his role in the division of the united kingdom of Israel. 2. Jerusalem The city chosen by God to place His Name, serving as the political and spiritual center of Israel. 3. Naamah the Ammonite Rehoboam's mother, highlighting the influence of foreign alliances and marriages in Israel's history. 4. The LORD's Choice God's selection of Jerusalem as the city for His Name, emphasizing divine sovereignty and purpose. 5. Rehoboam's Reign His reign lasted seventeen years, marked by challenges and the need for strengthening his position. Teaching Points Divine Sovereignty and Human LeadershipRecognize that God’s choice of Jerusalem reflects His sovereign will and purpose. Leaders should seek to align with God's plans rather than their own ambitions. The Influence of Family and Heritage Rehoboam's background, including his mother’s identity, reminds us of the lasting impact of family and heritage. We should be mindful of the influences we allow into our lives and families. Strengthening Our Position in Faith Just as Rehoboam needed to strengthen his position, believers are called to fortify their faith through prayer, study, and community. The Importance of Obedience to God’s Choice Jerusalem was chosen by God, and obedience to His choice is crucial. We should seek to honor God’s decisions in our lives, trusting His wisdom. Learning from Past Mistakes Rehoboam’s reign was marked by challenges due to earlier decisions. We should learn from past mistakes and seek God’s guidance to avoid repeating them. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 12:13?2. How does Rehoboam's reign in Jerusalem reflect God's sovereignty in 2 Chronicles 12:13? 3. What lessons can we learn from Rehoboam's actions in 2 Chronicles 12:13? 4. How does Rehoboam's story connect with God's covenant promises to David? 5. How can we apply Rehoboam's example to leadership roles in our lives? 6. What does "he did evil" teach us about obedience to God's commands? 7. Why did Rehoboam strengthen himself in Jerusalem despite his earlier failures? 8. How does Rehoboam's reign reflect God's sovereignty in 2 Chronicles 12:13? 9. What is the significance of Jerusalem in Rehoboam's story? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 12? 11. God sent his prophet to threaten David with how many years of famine? Seven (2 Samuel 24:13) Three (I Chronicles 21:12) 12. Why does 1 Chronicles 18:12 credit Abishai with killing 18,000 Edomites, while 2 Samuel 8:13 attributes the same victory to David? 13. 2 Chronicles 12:2 - Is there archaeological or historical evidence outside the Bible confirming Shishak's exact invasion details? 14. Who was King Abijah in the Bible? What Does 2 Chronicles 12:13 Mean Thus King Rehoboam established himself in Jerusalem and reigned.• After Egypt’s invasion and Judah’s humiliation (2 Chronicles 12:1–12), God granted Rehoboam a measure of stability. His “establishing” reveals the Lord’s mercy, echoed in Judges 2:18 and 1 Kings 15:4, where God preserves David’s line despite shortcomings. • Jerusalem remains the political and spiritual hub. Even in discipline, God’s covenant faithfulness stands (2 Samuel 7:12–16). • The verse underscores personal responsibility: when Rehoboam humbled himself (12:6), God lifted him up (James 4:10). He was forty-one years old when he became king • Scripture notes his age to highlight maturity and accountability. At forty-one, Rehoboam could not blame youthful ignorance for poor choices (cf. Job 32:7; Psalm 90:12). • His advanced age compared to Solomon’s early reign (1 Kings 3:7) reminds readers that wisdom is granted by obedience, not merely by years (Proverbs 3:5-6). And he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city the LORD had chosen from all the tribes of Israel in which to put His Name. • Seventeen years is brief beside David’s forty (1 Kings 2:11) or Asa’s forty-one (2 Chronicles 16:13), hinting at forfeited potential because of inconsistent devotion (12:14). • “The city the LORD had chosen” recalls 1 Kings 11:36 and Deuteronomy 12:5, affirming God’s unchanging plan. No other city could claim His Name; worship anywhere else was compromise (2 Chronicles 6:6). • The chronicler contrasts God’s permanence with human transience: kingdoms rise and fall, but God’s election of Jerusalem stands (Psalm 132:13-14). • For believers today, Jerusalem foreshadows the heavenly city where God’s Name dwells (Revelation 21:2-3). His mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite. • Mentioning Naamah spotlights the mixed heritage that influenced Rehoboam’s heart (1 Kings 14:21). Solomon’s marriages to foreign wives turned his heart (1 Kings 11:1-8); Rehoboam inherits that spiritual compromise. • Deuteronomy 7:3-4 warned against intermarriage because it leads to idolatry. Rehoboam’s later unfaithfulness (2 Chronicles 12:1) mirrors the dangers his mother’s background represented. • Still, God works through imperfect family lines: Naamah’s inclusion shows grace similar to Ruth the Moabitess (Ruth 4:13-22), proving that redemption is possible regardless of origin. summary 2 Chronicles 12:13 presents a concise portrait of Rehoboam’s reign. God mercifully re-establishes him after chastisement, yet his mature age, shortened tenure, and mixed lineage all spotlight the consequences of partial obedience. The verse magnifies God’s steadfast choice of Jerusalem and His willingness to uphold His covenant, even while warning that leaders must align wholly with His revealed will. (b) SUMMING UP OF THE REIGN (2Chronicles 12:13-16).(Comp. 1Kings 14:21-22; 1Kings 14:29; 1Kings 14:31.) The Syriac and Arabic contain this section. (13) So king Rehoboam strengthened himself.--After the withdrawal of Shishak. In other words, he regained strength after the crushing blow inflicted by the Egyptian invasion. (Comp. the same word in 2Chronicles 13:21; 2Chronicles 1:1.) . . . Verse 13. - The parallel to the remaining verses of this chapter is found in 1 Kings 14:21, 22, 29-31. In Jerusalem. Possibly, considering the words of 2 Chronicles 11:5-12, 17, this may indicate that Rehoboam was brought down to thinking almost more of the safety of Jerusalem and himself than of the kingdom in its length and breadth. One and forty years old (see our note, 2 Chronicles 10:8, towards the end, and compare our 2 Chronicles 13:7, as well as the parallel places, 1 Kings 12:8 and 1 Kings 14:21). It cannot be held as conclusively shown that the age of forty-one is incorrect. An Ammonitess (see 1 Kings 11:1-9). Rehoboam's mother's name and nationality are noted also, and twice in the parallel (1 Kings 14:21, 31). Naamah was possibly the daughter of Nahash (1 Chronicles 19:1-20:3). The briefness but decidedness of the notifications made as to this mother of Rehoboam leaves us without doubt that there is not lacking significance in them. Schulz (in his ' Scholia in Ver. Test.,' vol. 3.) says the reason is "quia ca filio idololatriae ansam dedisse videtur;" Keil and Bertheau think that, though there was evidence of this in the case of the mention of Asa's mother (1 Kings 15:13), the explanation here is that Naamah "appears" to have had, as queen-mother, considerable influence in the government. They do not specify where they find this to "appear" with any marked plainness. It is quite true that, in the successive accounts of the Jewish kings, the name of each mother is mentioned (1 Kings 15:2; 2 Chronicles 13:2; 1 Kings 22:42; 2 Chronicles 20:32, etc.). We should say it is like the book, so Divine and human, called the Bible, to do so far-seeing and far-reaching a thing as to give the mother's name; and practically to say that Solomon and Naamah were (in special sense for Judah) a repetition of Adam and Eve. How far Judah and her line of kings may have correctly said, they were answerable for "death and all our woe," the sacred historians say (1 Kings 11:4, 9-11, 14, 23, 26, 31, 33, 36; 1 Kings 12:24; 2 Chronicles 11:4).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Thus Kingהַמֶּ֧לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king Rehoboam רְחַבְעָ֛ם (rə·ḥaḇ·‘ām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7346: Rehoboam -- 'a people are enlarged', a king of Judah established himself וַיִּתְחַזֵּ֞ק (way·yiṯ·ḥaz·zêq) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer in Jerusalem. בִּירוּשָׁלִַ֖ם (bî·rū·šā·lim) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel [He was] רְחַבְעָ֨ם (rə·ḥaḇ·‘ām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7346: Rehoboam -- 'a people are enlarged', a king of Judah forty-one אַרְבָּעִ֣ים (’ar·bā·‘îm) Number - common plural Strong's 705: Forty years old בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son when he became king, וַיִּמְלֹ֑ךְ (way·yim·lōḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel and he reigned בְּמָלְכ֜וֹ (bə·mā·lə·ḵōw) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel seventeen וּֽשֲׁבַ֨ע (ū·šă·ḇa‘) Conjunctive waw | Number - feminine singular construct Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number years שָׁנָ֣ה ׀ (šā·nāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8141: A year in Jerusalem, בִּֽירוּשָׁלִַ֗ם (bî·rū·šā·lim) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel the city הָ֠עִיר (hā·‘îr) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement the LORD יְהוָ֜ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel had chosen בָּחַ֨ר (bā·ḥar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 977: To try, select from all מִכֹּל֙ (mik·kōl) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the tribes שִׁבְטֵ֣י (šiḇ·ṭê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 7626: Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc in which to put לָשׂ֨וּם (lā·śūm) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set His Name. שְׁמ֥וֹ (šə·mōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8034: A name His mother's אִמּ֔וֹ (’im·mōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 517: A mother, ) name וְשֵׁ֣ם (wə·šêm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8034: A name was Naamah נַעֲמָ֖ה (na·‘ă·māh) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5279: Naamah -- a sister of Tubal-cain, also an Ammonitess the Ammonite. הָֽעַמֹּנִֽית׃ (hā·‘am·mō·nîṯ) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5985: Ammonitess -- an Ammonite woman Links 2 Chronicles 12:13 NIV2 Chronicles 12:13 NLT 2 Chronicles 12:13 ESV 2 Chronicles 12:13 NASB 2 Chronicles 12:13 KJV 2 Chronicles 12:13 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 12:13 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 12:13 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 12:13 French Bible 2 Chronicles 12:13 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 12:13 So king Rehoboam strengthened himself in Jerusalem (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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