2 chronicles 12:5

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2 Chronicles 12:5

King James Version (KJV)

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— D.L. Moody
2 Chronicles 12:5
Verse 5 of 16

Scripture focus

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.

2 Chronicles 12:5KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Chronicles 12:5

Theological / Devotional

Shemaiah. The narrative of Shemaiah’s message to Rehoboam and the princes of Judah does not appear in Kings. The writer of Chronicles frequently points out the sad results of transgression and the blessings of obedience.

Gathered together. As the smaller cities were being taken, the princes of Judah fell back to Jerusalem.

Left you. This statement reveals the method by which the Lord frequently deals with transgression. When His people forsake Him and fall into sin, the Lord withdraws His protecting hand, and the forces of evil are permitted to do their part in bringing judgment upon evil (see PP 428, 429).

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