2 Chronicles 11:6 web — He built Bethlehem, and Etam, and Tekoa,

World English Bible

"He built Bethlehem, and Etam, and Tekoa,"

— 2 Chronicles 11:6, World English Bible

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2 Chronicles 11:6 in Other Translations

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KJV
“He built even Beth–lehem, and Etam, and Tekoa,”
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ASV
“He built Beth-lehem, and Etam, and Tekoa, ”
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NET
“Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa,”
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DRB
“And he built Bethlehem, and Etam, and Thecue,”
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BBE
“He was the builder of Beth-lehem and Etam and Tekoa”
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KJVA
“He built even Beth–lehem, and Etam, and Tekoa,”
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2 Chronicles 11 — Context

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

'Thus says Yahweh, "You shall not go up, nor fight against your brothers! Return every man to his house; for this thing is of me."'" So they listened to the words of Yahweh, and returned from going against Jeroboam.

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

He built Bethlehem, and Etam, and Tekoa,

Beth Zur, and Soco, and Adullam,

and Gath, and Mareshah, and Ziph,

and Adoraim, and Lachish, and Azekah,

2 Chronicles 11:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 11:6 say?

2 Chronicles 11:6 in the World English Bible reads: “He built Bethlehem, and Etam, and Tekoa,”

Where is 2 Chronicles 11:6 in the Bible?

2 Chronicles 11:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 11, verse 6.

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 11:6.

What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 11:6 in?

2 Chronicles 11:6 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 11:6?

2 Chronicles 11:6 reads (WEB): “He built Bethlehem, and Etam, and Tekoa,” 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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