1. cumque roboratum fuisset regnum Roboam et confortatum dereliquit legem Domini et omnis Israël cum eo
2. anno autem quinto regni Roboam ascendit Sesac rex Ægypti in Hierusalem quia peccaverunt Domino
3. cum mille ducentis curribus et sexaginta milibus equitum nec erat numerus vulgi quod venerat cum eo ex Ægypto Lybies scilicet et Trogoditæ et Æthiopes
4. cepitque civitates munitissimas in Juda et venit usque Hierusalem
5. Semejas autem propheta ingressus est ad Roboam et principes Juda qui congregati fuerant in Hierusalem fugientes Sesac dixitque ad eos hæc dicit Dominus vos reliquistis me et ego reliqui vos in manu Sesac
6. consternatique principes Israël et rex dixerunt justus est Dominus
7. cumque vidisset Dominus quod humiliati essent factus est sermo Domini ad Semejam dicens quia humiliati sunt non disperdam eos daboque eis pauxillum auxilii et non stillabit furor meus super Hierusalem per manum Sesac
8. verumtamen servient ei ut sciant distantiam servitutis meæ et servitutis regni terrarum
9. recessit itaque Sesac rex Ægypti ab Hierusalem sublatis thesauris domus Domini et domus regis omniaque secum tulit et clypeos aureos quos fecerat Salomon
10. pro quibus fecit rex æneos et tradidit illos principibus scutariorum qui custodiebant vestibulum palatii
11. cumque introiret rex domum Domini veniebant scutarii et tollebant eos iterumque referebant ad armamentarium suum
12. verumtamen quia humiliati sunt aversa est ab eis ira Domini nec deleti sunt penitus siquidem et in Juda inventa sunt opera bona
13. confortatus est igitur rex Roboam in Hierusalem atque regnavit quadraginta autem et unius anni erat cum regnare cœpisset et decem septemque annis regnavit in Hierusalem urbe quam elegit Dominus ut confirmaret nomen suum ibi de cunctis tribubus Israël nomenque matris ejus Naama Ammanitis
14. fecit autem malum et non præparavit cor suum ut quæreret Dominum
15. opera vero Roboam prima et novissima scripta sunt in libris Semejæ prophetæ et Addo videntis et diligenter exposita pugnaveruntque adversum se Roboam et Hieroboam cunctis diebus
16. et dormivit Roboam cum patribus suis sepultusque est in civitate David et regnavit Abia filius ejus pro eo
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 Liber II Paralipomenon, 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)
