1. καὶ ἐγένετο ὡς ἡτοιμάσθη ἡ βασιλεία Ροβοαμ καὶ ὡς κατεκρατήθη ἐγκατέλιπεν τὰς ἐντολὰς κυρίου καὶ πᾶς Ισραηλ μετ’ αὐτοῦ
2. καὶ ἐγένετο ἐν τῷ πέμπτῳ ἔτει τῆς βασιλείας Ροβοαμ ἀνέβη Σουσακιμ βασιλεὺς Αἰγύπτου ἐπὶ Ιερουσαλημ ὅτι ἥμαρτον ἐναντίον κυρίου
3. ἐν χιλίοις καὶ διακοσίοις ἅρμασιν καὶ ἑξήκοντα χιλιάσιν ἵππων καὶ οὐκ ἦν ἀριθμὸς τοῦ πλήθους τοῦ ἐλθόντος μετ’ αὐτοῦ ἐξ Αἰγύπτου Λίβυες Τρωγλοδύται καὶ Αἰθίοπες
4. καὶ κατεκράτησαν τῶν πόλεων τῶν ὀχυρῶν αἳ ἦσαν ἐν Ιουδα καὶ ἦλθεν εἰς Ιερουσαλημ
5. καὶ Σαμαιας ὁ προφήτης ἦλθεν πρὸς Ροβοαμ καὶ πρὸς τοὺς ἄρχοντας Ιουδα τοὺς συναχθέντας εἰς Ιερουσαλημ ἀπὸ προσώπου Σουσακιμ καὶ εἶπεν αὐτοῖς οὕτως εἶπεν κύριος ὑμεῖς ἐγκατελίπετέ με κἀγὼ ἐγκαταλείψω ὑμᾶς ἐν χειρὶ Σουσακιμ
6. καὶ ᾐσχύνθησαν οἱ ἄρχοντες Ισραηλ καὶ ὁ βασιλεὺς καὶ εἶπαν δίκαιος ὁ κύριος
7. καὶ ἐν τῷ ἰδεῖν κύριον ὅτι ἐνετράπησαν καὶ ἐγένετο λόγος κυρίου πρὸς Σαμαιαν λέγων ἐνετράπησαν οὐ καταφθερῶ αὐτούς καὶ δώσω αὐτοὺς ὡς μικρὸν εἰς σωτηρίαν καὶ οὐ μὴ στάξῃ ὁ θυμός μου ἐν Ιερουσαλημ
8. ὅτι ἔσονται εἰς παῖδας καὶ γνώσονται τὴν δουλείαν μου καὶ τὴν δουλείαν τῆς βασιλείας τῆς γῆς
9. καὶ ἀνέβη Σουσακιμ βασιλεὺς Αἰγύπτου καὶ ἔλαβεν τοὺς θησαυροὺς τοὺς ἐν οἴκῳ κυρίου καὶ τοὺς θησαυροὺς τοὺς ἐν οἴκῳ τοῦ βασιλέως τὰ πάντα ἔλαβεν καὶ ἔλαβεν τοὺς θυρεοὺς τοὺς χρυσοῦς οὓς ἐποίησεν Σαλωμων
10. καὶ ἐποίησεν Ροβοαμ θυρεοὺς χαλκοῦς ἀντ’ αὐτῶν καὶ κατέστησεν ἐπ’ αὐτὸν Σουσακιμ ἄρχοντας παρατρεχόντων τοὺς φυλάσσοντας τὸν πυλῶνα τοῦ βασιλέως
11. καὶ ἐγένετο ἐν τῷ εἰσελθεῖν τὸν βασιλέα εἰς οἶκον κυρίου εἰσεπορεύοντο οἱ φυλάσσοντες καὶ οἱ παρατρέχοντες καὶ οἱ ἐπιστρέφοντες εἰς ἀπάντησιν τῶν παρατρεχόντων
12. καὶ ἐν τῷ ἐντραπῆναι αὐτὸν ἀπεστράφη ἀπ’ αὐτοῦ ὀργὴ κυρίου καὶ οὐκ εἰς καταφθορὰν εἰς τέλος καὶ γὰρ ἐν Ιουδα ἦσαν λόγοι ἀγαθοί
13. καὶ κατίσχυσεν Ροβοαμ ἐν Ιερουσαλημ καὶ ἐβασίλευσεν καὶ τεσσαράκοντα καὶ ἑνὸς ἐτῶν Ροβοαμ ἐν τῷ βασιλεῦσαι αὐτὸν καὶ ἑπτακαίδεκα ἔτη ἐβασίλευσεν ἐν Ιερουσαλημ ἐν τῇ πόλει ᾗ ἐξελέξατο κύριος ἐπονομάσαι τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ ἐκεῖ ἐκ πασῶν φυλῶν υἱῶν Ισραηλ καὶ ὄνομα τῆς μητρὸς αὐτοῦ Νοομμα ἡ Αμμανῖτις
14. καὶ ἐποίησεν τὸ πονηρόν ὅτι οὐ κατεύθυνεν τὴν καρδίαν αὐτοῦ ἐκζητῆσαι τὸν κύριον
15. καὶ λόγοι Ροβοαμ οἱ πρῶτοι καὶ οἱ ἔσχατοι οὐκ ἰδοὺ γεγραμμένοι ἐν τοῖς λόγοις Σαμαια τοῦ προφήτου καὶ Αδδω τοῦ ὁρῶντος καὶ πράξεις αὐτοῦ καὶ ἐπολέμει Ροβοαμ τὸν Ιεροβοαμ πάσας τὰς ἡμέρας
16. καὶ ἀπέθανεν Ροβοαμ καὶ ἐτάφη μετὰ τῶν πατέρων αὐτοῦ καὶ ἐτάφη ἐν πόλει Δαυιδ καὶ ἐβασίλευσεν Αβια υἱὸς αὐτοῦ ἀντ’ αὐτοῦ
Footnotes:
12:1-5 - Rehoboam turns away from God after establishing himself on the throne, resulting in apostasy. This highlights the danger of spiritual complacency and the need for constant dependence on God (see also Proverbs 16:18 and Revelation 3:16).
12:6-7 - The people's repentance leads God to send a prophet to correct Rehoboam. Divine discipline is a sign of God's love and His willingness to restore His people (see also Hebrews 12:6 and 1 John 1:9).
12:8-10 - God's promise to preserve Judah, even after Rehoboam's sin, demonstrates His mercy and commitment to His people. Divine grace is a central theme in Scripture (see also Psalm 103:10-12 and Romans 5:20-21).
12:11-12 - God's protection of Rehoboam and Judah from invaders is a testament to divine sovereignty. Even in weakness, God is present to defend those who seek Him (see also Psalm 46:1 and Romans 8:31).
12:13-16 - The death of Rehoboam and the rise of his son Abijah highlight the continuity of God's plan through the generations. The spiritual legacy is crucial for future generations (see also Psalm 78:4-7 and 2 Timothy 2:2).
Verses related to II Crônicas, 12:
2 Chronicles chapter 12 reports Rehoboam's fall and repentance. What lessons have we learned about divine judgment and mercy? This revealing text describes the Egyptian invasion of Shishak, the repentance of the king and people, and the subsequent partial liberation. The chapter addresses topics such as the consequences of abandoning God's law, the effectiveness of genuine repentance, and divine sovereignty over the nations. Consider with us five biblical passages that correlate with the impactful themes of this transformative chapter.
Deuteronomy 28:15,25: "However, if you do not obey the Lord your God and do not carefully follow all his commandments and decrees that I am giving you today, all these curses will fall upon you: [...] The Lord will cause you to be defeated before your enemies. You will attack them one way, and you will flee from them seven ways, and you will become an object of terror to all the kingdoms of the earth." - This passage from Deuteronomy explains the consequences of disobedience, which are fulfilled in 2 Chronicles 12 when Shishak invades Judah.
Proverbs 15:33: "The fear of the Lord teaches wisdom, and humility precedes honor." - This proverb reflects the repentance and humiliation of Rehoboam and the leaders in 2 Chronicles 12:6-7, which led to God's mercy.
Jeremiah 25:9: "Behold, I will send for all the peoples of the north, and my servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, declares the Lord, "and I will bring them against this land, against its inhabitants and against all the nations around it. I will completely destroy them and make them object of astonishment, mockery and permanent ruin."" - Although referring to a later event, this verse illustrates how God sometimes uses foreign nations to discipline his people, as he did with Shishak in 2 Chronicles 12.
1 Peter 5:5: "In the same way, young people, submit yourselves to your elders. Be humble toward one another, for 'God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.'" - This New Testament verse echoes the principle seen in 2 Chronicles 12, where the humility of Rehoboam and the leaders led to the grace of God.
Psalms 33:16-17: "It is not the size of the army that gives victory to the king, nor the superhuman strength that frees the warrior. The horse does not guarantee victory; despite its great strength, it cannot save." - These verses illustrate that security does not lie in military force, a principle demonstrated in 2 Chronicles 12 when Rehoboam's treasures and defenses could not stop Shishak.
FAQ:
What happened to Rehoboam when he abandoned the Lord?
When Rehoboam and the people of Judah abandoned God, Egypt attacked Judah and took wealth from the temple and palace. (2 Chronicles 12:1-9)
How did Rehoboam repent of his sin?
Rehoboam repented after the Egyptian attack and acknowledged that God allowed the attack as a consequence of his sin. (2 Chronicles 12:6-7)
What happened to the kingdom of Judah after Rehoboam's repentance?
After Judah repented, God spared him, but the kingdom lost some of its wealth. Rehoboam remained king, but without the same power. (2 Chronicles 12:12-14)
What was the consequence of Rehoboam's sin for the kingdom of Judah?
Rehoboam's sin caused the loss of wealth and the weakening of the kingdom, but God spared Judah because of the promise he made to David. (2 Chronicles 12:8-9)
How was Egypt involved in the story of Rehoboam?
Egypt, under King Shishak, attacked Judah and plundered Jerusalem, taking the riches of the temple and palace, as part of divine discipline. (2 Chronicles 12:2-9)
What can we learn from the reign of Rehoboam?
Rehoboam’s reign teaches us about the consequences of disobedience to God, but also about repentance and divine mercy. (2 Chronicles 12:1-14)
What was Rehoboam's legacy to the kingdom of Judah?
Rehoboam left a legacy of repentance and partial restoration, but also of decline and loss of power, marked by the division of the kingdom. (2 Chronicles 12:13-16)
