2 Chronicles 11:12 kjv — And in every several city he put shields and spears, and made them exceeding strong, having Judah and Benjamin on his s…

King James Version

"And in every several city he put shields and spears, and made them exceeding strong, having Judah and Benjamin on his side."

— 2 Chronicles 11:12, King James Version

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2 Chronicles 11 — Context

9

And Adoraim, and Lachish, and Azekah,

10

And Zorah, and Aijalon, and Hebron, which are in Judah and in Benjamin fenced cities.

11

And he fortified the strong holds, and put captains in them, and store of victual, and of oil and wine.

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And in every several city he put shields and spears, and made them exceeding strong, having Judah and Benjamin on his side.

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And the priests and the Levites that were in all Israel resorted to him out of all their coasts.

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For the Levites left their suburbs and their possession, and came to Judah and Jerusalem: for Jeroboam and his sons had cast them off from executing the priest’s office unto the Lord:

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And he ordained him priests for the high places, and for the devils, and for the calves which he had made.

2 Chronicles 11:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 11:12 say?
2 Chronicles 11:12 in the King James Version reads: “And in every several city he put shields and spears, and made them exceeding strong, having Judah and Benjamin on his side.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 11:12 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 11:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 11, verse 12.
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 11:12.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 11:12 in?
2 Chronicles 11:12 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 11:12?
2 Chronicles 11:12 reads (KJV): “And in every several city he put shields and spears, and made them exceeding strong, having Judah and Benjamin on his side.” 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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