2 Chronicles 10:5 cpdv — But he said, “Return to me after three days.” And when the people had gone away,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But he said, “Return to me after three days.” And when the people had gone away, "

— 2 Chronicles 10:5, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Chronicles 10 — Context

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But when Jeroboam, the son of Nabat, who was in Egypt, (indeed he had fled to that place from Solomon) had heard it, he promptly returned.

3

And they summoned him, and he arrived with all of Israel. And they spoke to Rehoboam, saying:

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“Your father pressed upon us a very difficult yoke. You should govern us more lightly than your father, who imposed on us a heavy servitude, and so lift up some of the burden, so that we may serve you.”

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But he said, “Return to me after three days.” And when the people had gone away,

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he took counsel with the elders, who had stood before his father Solomon while he was still living, saying, “What counsel would you give to me, so that I may respond to the people?”

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And they said to him, “If you please this people, and if you soothe them with words of clemency, they will be your servants for all days.”

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But he set aside the counsel of the elders, and he began to have discussion with the youth, who had been raised with him and who were among his companions.

2 Chronicles 10:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 10:5 say?
2 Chronicles 10:5 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But he said, “Return to me after three days.” And when the people had gone away, ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 10:5 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 10:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 10, verse 5.
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 10:5.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 10:5 in?
2 Chronicles 10:5 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 10:5?
2 Chronicles 10:5 reads (CPDV): “But he said, “Return to me after three days.” And when the people had gone away, ” 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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