2 Chronicles 10:12

What does 2 Chronicles 10:12 mean?

A plain-English look at 2 Chronicles 10:12 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

So Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam the third day, as the king bade, saying, Come to me again the third day.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

So Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam on the third day, as the king bade, saying, Come again to me on the third day.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

So Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam the third day, as the king bade, saying, Come to me again the third day.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

So Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam on the third day, as the king had given orders, saying, Come to me again on the third day.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And Jeroboam cometh in, and all the people, unto Rehoboam on the third day, as the king spake, saying, `Return unto me on the third day.'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

So Jeroboam, and all the people came to Roboam the third day, as he commanded them.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam the third day, as the king had appointed saying, Come again to me on the third day.

Context

v.11And now whereas my father did lade you with a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.

v.12This passage

v.13And the king answered them roughly; and king Rehoboam forsook the counsel of the old men,

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Chronicles 10:5

    And he said unto them, Come again unto me after three days. And the people departed.

  • 1 Kings 12:12

    So Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam the third day, as the king bade, saying, Come to me again the third day.

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