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2 Chronicles 10:2

2 Chronicles 10:1 akjv — And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for to Shechem were all Israel come to make him king.

American King James Version

" And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for to Shechem were all Israel come to make him king. "

— 2 Chronicles 10:1, American King James Version

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2 Chronicles 10 — Context

1

And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for to Shechem were all Israel come to make him king.

2

And it came to pass, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who was in Egypt, where he fled from the presence of Solomon the king, heard it, that Jeroboam returned out of Egypt.

3

And they sent and called him. So Jeroboam and all Israel came and spoke to Rehoboam, saying,

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Your father made our yoke grievous: now therefore ease you somewhat the grievous servitude of your father, and his heavy yoke that he put on us, and we will serve you.

2 Chronicles 10:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 10:1 say?
2 Chronicles 10:1 in the American King James Version reads: “ And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for to Shechem were all Israel come to make him king. ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 10:1 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 10:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 10, verse 1.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 10:1.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 10:1 in?
2 Chronicles 10:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 10:1?
2 Chronicles 10:1 reads (AKJV): “ And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for to Shechem were all Israel come to make him king. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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