2 Crônicas 11

2 Crônicas 11

Meyer - All the tribes were represented in those great convocations around the Temple and Ark of God. The territory of the northern tribes was now under Jeroboam; the gulf between the two kingdoms was marked and distinct. Everything was done by the son of Nebat to make it difficult for his people to cross the frontier; but their spiritual affinities prevailed. They were stronger than the antipathy which Rehoboam’s haughty behavior had excited; stronger than the fear of incurring odium with their own king; stronger than the inconvenience of the long journey. In spite of everything, those whose hearts were set on seeking the Lord God of Israel, came to Jerusalem to sacrifice to the Lord God of their fathers. Does not this foreshadow the unity of the Church of Christ? Territorial distinctions, the risk of incurring disfavor, the necessity of making a sacrifice, these things are as nothing compared with the attraction of our common Lord. Amid wide disunion and disparity of every kind, there is one mighty bond which draws believers of every nation, kindred, tribe, and people together. Each morning we all ascend the steps of the same temple of prayer; each evening we join in one great hymn of praise; at each Lord’s Supper we sit at the same table. Eating of one Bread, we know that we are one Loaf; drinking of one Cup, we profess our indebtedness to the same precious Blood for our hope and ground of acceptance (1 Corinthians 10:17, R. V., marg.). We must set our hearts, if we desire to execute any great purpose in our life: otherwise we shall be daunted and checkmated by the strong opposition of men and things. 2 Chronicles 11:17 They strengthened the kingdom of Judah and supported Rehoboam the son of Solomon for three years, for they walked in the way of David and Solomon for three years. KJV 2 Chronicles 11:17 So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah, and made Rehoboam the son of Solomon strong, three years: for three years they walked in the way of David and Solomon. BGT 2 Chronicles 11:17 καὶ κατίσχυσαν τὴν βασιλείαν Ιουδα καὶ κατίσχυσαν Ροβοαμ τὸν τοῦ Σαλωμων εἰς ἔτη τρία ὅτι ἐπορεύθη ἐν ταῖς ὁδοῖς Δαυιδ καὶ Σαλωμων ἔτη τρία LXE 2 Chronicles 11:17 And they strengthened the kingdom of Juda; and Juda strengthened Roboam the son of Solomon for three years, for he walked three years in the ways of David and Solomon. NET 2 Chronicles 11:17 They supported the kingdom of Judah and were loyal to Rehoboam son of Solomon for three years; they followed the edicts of David and Solomon for three years. CSB 2 Chronicles 11:17 So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah and supported Rehoboam son of Solomon for three years, because they walked in the way of David and Solomon for three years. ESV 2 Chronicles 11:17 They strengthened the kingdom of Judah, and for three years they made Rehoboam the son of Solomon secure, for they walked for three years in the way of David and Solomon. NIV 2 Chronicles 11:17 They strengthened the kingdom of Judah and supported Rehoboam son of Solomon three years, walking in the ways of David and Solomon during this time. NLT 2 Chronicles 11:17 This strengthened the kingdom of Judah, and for three years they supported Rehoboam son of Solomon, for during those years they faithfully followed in the footsteps of David and Solomon. NRS 2 Chronicles 11:17 They strengthened the kingdom of Judah, and for three years they made Rehoboam son of Solomon secure, for they walked for three years in the way of David and Solomon. strengthened: 2Ch 12:1 three years: 2Ch 1:1-12 7:17-19 8:13-16 Ho 6:4 Mt 13:20,21 Related Passages: Psalm 33:12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, The people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance. OBEDIENCE FOR THREE YEARS They strengthened the kingdom of Judah and supported Rehoboam the son of Solomon for three years - These godly men and women who had defected from the Northern Kingdom supported the Southern Kingdom and were loyal to King Rehoboam (even though they were from other tribes). For - Term of explanation. From the context what is the author explaining? They walked in the way (NET - followed the edicts) of David and Solomon for three years - Isn't it interesting that the writer links Solomon with David regarding his walk. Obviously he is referring to the early years of Solomon as he was constructing the Temple and when his heart was toward God. Clearly in his latter years he did not walk the way of David! Ryrie Study Bible (borrow) - Three years of obedience brought blessing. In his fourth year Rehoboam forsook God's law (2Ch 12:1), and God punished him the following year (12:2). Dillard - “One way the Chronicler demonstrates the cycles of obedience and blessing or sin and punishment that are the basis of retribution theology is by introducing chronological notes [v. 17] into his record. (BORROW 2 Chronicles) Frederick Mabie: In comparison with the apostasy and syncretism of Jeroboam in the northern kingdom (see 2Ch 11:13-15 above), the influx of the God-seeking people, priests, and Levites seems to stimulate a time of political strength and spiritual fervor in the southern kingdom. Unfortunately, this time of righteousness lasts only three years. . . the political strength attained in the southern kingdom facilitated the perilous step away from complete dependency on God and obedience to his ways (cf. 1Co 10:12).