2 Chronicles 11:22
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 11:22 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 11:22 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Rehoboam made Abijah the son of Maachah the chief, to be ruler among his brethren: for he thought to make him king." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 11:22 — KJV
“And Rehoboam made Abijah the son of Maachah the chief, to be ruler among his brethren: for he thought to make him king.”
— 2 Chronicles 11:22 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 11:22 in Context — About the Book of 2 Chronicles
2 Chronicles follows the kings of Judah from Solomon's temple dedication to the Babylonian exile, spotlighting every revival along the way. Its most quoted promise — if my people humble themselves and pray — remains the Bible's clearest formula for national and personal restoration.
Cross-References for 2 Chronicles 11:22
“And his brethren, men of valour, were two thousand and seven hundred chief fathers, whom king David made rulers over the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh, for every matter pertaining to God, and affairs of the king. affairs: Heb. thing”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 11:22: made, chief, ruler
“Howbeit the LORD God of Israel chose me before all the house of my father to be king over Israel for ever: for he hath chosen Judah to be the ruler; and of the house of Judah, the house of my father; and among the sons of my father he liked me to make me king over all Israel:”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 11:22: son, ruler, among
“The land of Egypt is before thee; in the best of the land make thy father and brethren to dwell; in the land of Goshen let them dwell: and if thou knowest any men of activity among them, then make them rulers over my cattle.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 11:22: ruler, among, brethren
“And Samuel took Saul and his servant, and brought them into the parlour, and made them sit in the chiefest place among them that were bidden, which were about thirty persons.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 11:22: made, son, chief
“And king Rehoboam made in their stead brasen shields, and committed them unto the hands of the chief of the guard, which kept the door of the king's house. guard: Heb. runners”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 11:22: rehoboam, made, chief
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