2 Chronicles 12:4 kjva — And he took the fenced cities which pertained to Judah, and came to Jerusalem.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And he took the fenced cities which pertained to Judah, and came to Jerusalem."

— 2 Chronicles 12:4, King James Version with Apocrypha

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2 Chronicles 12 — Context

1

And it came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom, and had strengthened himself, he forsook the law of the Lord, and all Israel with him.

2

And it came to pass, that in the fifth year of king Rehoboam Shishak king of Egypt came up against Jerusalem, because they had transgressed against the Lord,

3

With twelve hundred chariots, and threescore thousand horsemen: and the people were without number that came with him out of Egypt; the Lubims, the Sukkiims, and the Ethiopians.

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And he took the fenced cities which pertained to Judah, and came to Jerusalem.

5

Then came Shemaiah the prophet to Rehoboam, and to the princes of Judah, that were gathered together to Jerusalem because of Shishak, and said unto them, Thus saith the Lord, Ye have forsaken me, and therefore have I also left you in the hand of Shishak.

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Whereupon the princes of Israel and the king humbled themselves; and they said, The Lord is righteous.

7

And when the Lord saw that they humbled themselves, the word of the Lord came to Shemaiah, saying, They have humbled themselves; therefore I will not destroy them, but I will grant them some deliverance; and my wrath shall not be poured out upon Jerusalem by the hand of Shishak.

2 Chronicles 12:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 12:4 say?
2 Chronicles 12:4 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And he took the fenced cities which pertained to Judah, and came to Jerusalem.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 12:4 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 12:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 12, verse 4.
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 12:4.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 12:4 in?
2 Chronicles 12:4 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 12:4?
2 Chronicles 12:4 reads (KJVA): “And he took the fenced cities which pertained to Judah, and came to 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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