2 Chronicles 12:2 nasb — And it came about in King Rehoboam's fifth year, because they had been unfaithful to the LORD, that Shishak king of Egy…

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"And it came about in King Rehoboam's fifth year, because they had been unfaithful to the LORD, that Shishak king of Egypt came up against Jerusalem"

— 2 Chronicles 12:2, NASB

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2 Chronicles 12 — Context

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When the kingdom of Rehoboam was established and strong, he and all Israel with him forsook the law of the LORD.

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And it came about in King Rehoboam's fifth year, because they had been unfaithful to the LORD, that Shishak king of Egypt came up against Jerusalem

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with 1,chariots and 60,000 horsemen. And the people who came with him from Egypt were without number: the Lubim, the Sukkiim and the Ethiopians.

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He captured the fortified cities of Judah and came as far as Jerusalem.

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Then Shemaiah the prophet came to Rehoboam and the princes of Judah who had gathered at Jerusalem because of Shishak, and he said to them, "Thus says the LORD, 'You have forsaken Me, so I also have forsaken you to Shishak.'"

2 Chronicles 12:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 12:2 say?
2 Chronicles 12:2 in the NASB reads: “And it came about in King Rehoboam's fifth year, because they had been unfaithful to the LORD, that Shishak king of Egypt came up against Jerusalem”
Where is 2 Chronicles 12:2 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 12:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 12, 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 12:2.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 12:2 in?
2 Chronicles 12:2 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 12:2?
2 Chronicles 12:2 reads (NASB): “And it came about in King Rehoboam's fifth year, because they had been unfaithful to the LORD, that Shishak king of Egypt came up against Jerusalem” 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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