2 Chronicles 11:2 nasb — But the word of the LORD came to Shemaiah the man of God, saying,

NASB

"But the word of the LORD came to Shemaiah the man of God, saying,"

— 2 Chronicles 11:2, NASB

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

2 Chronicles 11:2 in Other Translations

7 versions All translations

2 Chronicles 11 — Context

1

Now when Rehoboam had come to Jerusalem, he assembled the house of Judah and Benjamin, 180,chosen men who were warriors, to fight against Israel to restore the kingdom to Rehoboam.

2

But the word of the LORD came to Shemaiah the man of God, saying,

3

"Speak to Rehoboam the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and to all Israel in Judah and Benjamin, saying,

4

'Thus says the LORD, "You shall not go up or fight against your relatives; return every man to his house, for this thing is from Me."'" So they listened to the words of the LORD and returned from going against Jeroboam.

5

Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and built cities for defense in Judah.

2 Chronicles 11:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Chronicles 11:2 say?
2 Chronicles 11:2 in the NASB reads: “But the word of the LORD came to Shemaiah the man of God, saying,”
Where is 2 Chronicles 11:2 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 11:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 11, verse 2.
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 11:2.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 11:2 in?
2 Chronicles 11:2 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 11:2?
2 Chronicles 11:2 reads (NASB): “But the word of the LORD came to Shemaiah the man of God, saying,” 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.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2