2 Chronicles 10:17

What does 2 Chronicles 10:17 mean?

A plain-English look at 2 Chronicles 10:17 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

But as for the children of Israel that dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But as for the children of Israel that dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

But as for the children of Israel that dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

But Rehoboam was still king over those of the children of Israel who were living in the towns of Judah.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

As to the sons of Israel who are dwelling in the cities of Judah--Rehoboam reigneth over them.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

But Roboam reigned over the children of Israel that dwelt in the cities of Juda.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

But as for the children of Israel that dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.

Context

v.16And when all Israel saw that the king hearkened not unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: every man to your tents, O Israel: now see to thine own house, David. So all Israel departed unto their tents.

v.17This passage

v.18Then king Rehoboam sent Hadoram, who was over the men subject to taskwork; and the children of Israel stoned him to death with stones. And king Rehoboam made speed to get him up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem.

Cross references

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

  • 1 Kings 12:17

    But as for the children of Israel that dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.

  • 2 Chronicles 11:1

    And when Rehoboam was come to Jerusalem, he assembled the house of Judah and Benjamin, a hundred and fourscore thousand chosen men, that were warriors, to fight against Israel, to bring the kingdom again to Rehoboam.

  • 1 Kings 11:36

    And unto his son will I give one tribe, that David my servant may have a lamp alway before me in Jerusalem, the city which I have chosen me to put my name there.

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