2 Chronicles 12:11 nasb — As often as the king entered the house of the LORD, the guards came and carried them and then brought them back into th…

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"As often as the king entered the house of the LORD, the guards came and carried them and then brought them back into the guards' room."

— 2 Chronicles 12:11, NASB

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2 Chronicles 12 — Context

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"But they will become his slaves so that they may learn the difference between My service and the service of the kingdoms of the countries."

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So Shishak king of Egypt came up against Jerusalem, and took the treasures of the house of the LORD and the treasures of the king's palace. He took everything; he even took the golden shields which Solomon had made.

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Then King Rehoboam made shields of bronze in their place and committed them to the care of the commanders of the guard who guarded the door of the king's house.

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As often as the king entered the house of the LORD, the guards came and carried them and then brought them back into the guards' room.

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And when he humbled himself, the anger of the LORD turned away from him, so as not to destroy him completely; and also conditions were good in Judah.

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So King Rehoboam strengthened himself in Jerusalem and reigned. Now Rehoboam was forty-one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city which the LORD had chosen from all the tribes of Israel, to put His name there. And his mother's name was Naamah the Ammonitess.

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He did evil because he did not set his heart to seek the LORD.

2 Chronicles 12:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 12:11 say?
2 Chronicles 12:11 in the NASB reads: “As often as the king entered the house of the LORD, the guards came and carried them and then brought them back into the guards' room.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 12:11 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 12:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 12, verse 11.
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 12:11.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 12:11 in?
2 Chronicles 12:11 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 12:11?
2 Chronicles 12:11 reads (NASB): “As often as the king entered the house of the LORD, the guards came and carried them and then brought them back into the guards' room.” 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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