2 Chronicles 12:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 12:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 12:1 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom, and had strengthened himself, he forsook the law of the ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 12:1 — KJV
“And it came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom, and had strengthened himself, he forsook the law of the LORD, and all Israel with him.”
— 2 Chronicles 12:1 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 12:1 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 12:1
“And he provided the first part for himself, because there, in a portion of the lawgiver, was he seated; and he came with the heads of the people, he executed the justice of the LORD, and his judgments with Israel. seated: Heb. cieled”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 12:1: came, himself, law
“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.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 12:1: rehoboam, strengthened, himself
“And it came to pass, that, when Abraham's servant heard their words, he worshipped the LORD, bowing himself to the earth.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 12:1: came, pass, himself
“And it came to pass the selfsame day, that the LORD did bring the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt by their armies.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 12:1: came, pass, lord
“And it came to pass, as Aaron spake unto the whole congregation of the children of Israel, that they looked toward the wilderness, and, behold, the glory of the LORD appeared in the cloud.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 12:1: came, pass, lord
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