2 Chronicles 11:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 11:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 11:5 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 11:5 — KJV
“And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah.”
— 2 Chronicles 11:5 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 11:5 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 11:5
“But as for the children of Israel which dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 11:5: rehoboam, dwelt, cities
“Now these are the chief of the province that dwelt in Jerusalem: but in the cities of Judah dwelt every one in his possession in their cities, to wit, Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the Nethinims, and the children of Solomon's servants.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 11:5: dwelt, jerusalem, cities
“That confirmeth the word of his servant, and performeth the counsel of his messengers; that saith to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be inhabited; and to the cities of Judah, Ye shall be built, and I will raise up the decayed places thereof: decayed...: Heb. wastes”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 11:5: jerusalem, built, cities
“Declare ye in Judah, and publish in Jerusalem; and say, Blow ye the trumpet in the land: cry, gather together, and say, Assemble yourselves, and let us go into the defenced cities.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 11:5: jerusalem, cities, defence
“When the king of Babylon's army fought against Jerusalem, and against all the cities of Judah that were left, against Lachish, and against Azekah: for these defenced cities remained of the cities of Judah.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 11:5: jerusalem, cities, defence
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