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2 Chronicles 12:15

2 Chronicles 12:16 cpdv — And Rehoboam slept with his fathers, and he was buried in the City of David. And his son, Abijah, reigned in his place.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And Rehoboam slept with his fathers, and he was buried in the City of David. And his son, Abijah, reigned in his place. "

— 2 Chronicles 12:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Chronicles 12 — Context

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Therefore, king Rehoboam was strengthened in Jerusalem, and he reigned. He was forty-one years old when he had begun to reign, and he reigned for seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city that the Lord chose out of all the tribes of Israel, so that he might confirm his name there. Now the name of his mother was Naamah, an Ammonite.

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But he did evil, and he did not prepare his heart so as to seek the Lord.

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Truly, the works of Rehoboam, the first and the last, have been written in the books of Shemaiah, the prophet, and of Iddo, the seer, and diligently set forth. And Rehoboam and Jeroboam fought against one another during all their days.

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And Rehoboam slept with his fathers, and he was buried in the City of David. And his son, Abijah, reigned in his place.

2 Chronicles 12:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 12:16 say?
2 Chronicles 12:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And Rehoboam slept with his fathers, and he was buried in the City of David. And his son, Abijah, reigned in his place. ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 12:16 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 12:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 12, verse 16.
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 12:16.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 12:16 in?
2 Chronicles 12:16 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 12:16?
2 Chronicles 12:16 reads (CPDV): “And Rehoboam slept with his fathers, and he was buried in the City of David. And his son, Abijah, reigned in his place. ” 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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