2 Chronicles 11:20 nasb — After her he took Maacah the daughter of Absalom, and she bore him Abijah, Attai, Ziza and Shelomith.

NASB

"After her he took Maacah the daughter of Absalom, and she bore him Abijah, Attai, Ziza and Shelomith."

— 2 Chronicles 11:20, NASB

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2 Chronicles 11 — Context

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.

18

Then Rehoboam took as a wife Mahalath the daughter of Jerimoth the son of David and of Abihail the daughter of Eliab the son of Jesse,

19

and she bore him sons: Jeush, Shemariah and Zaham.

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After her he took Maacah the daughter of Absalom, and she bore him Abijah, Attai, Ziza and Shelomith.

21

Rehoboam loved Maacah the daughter of Absalom more than all his other wives and concubines. For he had taken eighteen wives and sixty concubines and fathered twenty-eight sons and sixty daughters.

22

Rehoboam appointed Abijah the son of Maacah as head and leader among his brothers, for he intended to make him king.

23

He acted wisely and distributed some of his sons through all the territories of Judah and Benjamin to all the fortified cities, and he gave them food in abundance. And he sought many wives for them.

2 Chronicles 11:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 11:20 say?
2 Chronicles 11:20 in the NASB reads: “After her he took Maacah the daughter of Absalom, and she bore him Abijah, Attai, Ziza and Shelomith.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 11:20 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 11:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 11, verse 20.
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 11:20.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 11:20 in?
2 Chronicles 11:20 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 11:20?
2 Chronicles 11:20 reads (NASB): “After her he took Maacah the daughter of Absalom, and she bore him Abijah, Attai, Ziza and Shelomith.” 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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