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His mother&#8217s name was Maakah, a daughter of Uriel of Gibeah. There was war between Abijah and Jeroboam. <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/13.htm">New Living Translation</a> He reigned in Jerusalem three years. His mother was Maacah, the daughter of Uriel from Gibeah. Then war broke out between Abijah and Jeroboam. <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> He reigned for three years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Micaiah the daughter of Uriel of Gibeah. Now there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam. <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> and he reigned in Jerusalem three years. His mother’s name was Micaiah daughter of Uriel; she was from Gibeah. And there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam. <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/13.htm">King James Bible</a> He reigned three years in Jerusalem. His mother's name also was Michaiah the daughter of Uriel of Gibeah. And there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam. <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/13.htm">New King James Version</a> He reigned three years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Michaiah the daughter of Uriel of Gibeah. And there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam. <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> He reigned in Jerusalem for three years; and his mother’s name was Micaiah the daughter of Uriel of Gibeah. Now there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam. <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> He reigned three years in Jerusalem; and his mother&#8217s name was Micaiah the daughter of Uriel of Gibeah. Now there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam. <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> He reigned three years in Jerusalem; and his mother’s name was Micaiah the daughter of Uriel of Gibeah. And there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam. <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> He reigned three years in Jerusalem; and his mother’s name was Micaiah the daughter of Uriel of Gibeah. Now there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam. <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> He reigned three years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Micaiah the daughter of Uriel of Gibeah. And there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam [of Israel]. <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> and he reigned three years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Micaiah daughter of Uriel; she was from Gibeah. There was war between Abijah and Jeroboam. <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> and reigned three years in Jerusalem. His mother&#8217s name was Micaiah daughter of Uriel; she was from Gibeah. There was war between Abijah and Jeroboam. <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> Three years reigned he in Jerusalem: and his mother's name was Micaiah the daughter of Uriel of Gibeah. And there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam. <a href="/cev/2_chronicles/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> and he ruled from Jerusalem for three years. His mother was Micaiah the daughter of Uriel from Gibeah. Some time later, Abijah and King Jeroboam of Israel went to war against each other. <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> Three years reigned he in Jerusalem: and his mother's name was Micaiah the daughter of Uriel of Gibeah. And there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam. <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He ruled for three years in Jerusalem. His mother was named Micaiah, daughter of Uriel from Gibeah. There was war between Abijah and Jeroboam. <a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> and he ruled three years in Jerusalem. His mother was Micaiah daughter of Uriel, from the city of Gibeah. War broke out between Abijah and Jeroboam. <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> He reigned for three years in Jerusalem. His mother was Uriel's daughter Micaiah from Gibeah. A war started between Abijah and Jeroboam. <a href="/msb/2_chronicles/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> and he reigned in Jerusalem three years. His mother?s name was Micaiah daughter of Uriel; she was from Gibeah. And there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam. <a href="/net/2_chronicles/13.htm">NET Bible</a> He ruled for three years in Jerusalem. His mother was Michaiah, the daughter of Uriel from Gibeah. There was war between Abijah and Jeroboam. <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He reigned three years in Jerusalem: and his mother's name was Maacah the daughter of Uriel of Gibeah. There was war between Abijah and Jeroboam. <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> He reigned three years in Jerusalem. His mother's name also was Michaiah the daughter of Uriel of Gibeah. And there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam. <a href="/web/2_chronicles/13.htm">World English Bible</a> He reigned three years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Micaiah the daughter of Uriel of Gibeah. There was war between Abijah and Jeroboam. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> he has reigned three years in Jerusalem (and the name of his mother [is] Michaiah daughter of Uriel, from Gibeah), and there has been war between Abijah and Jeroboam. <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> three years he hath reigned in Jerusalem, (and the name of his mother is Michaiah daughter of Uriel, from Gibeah,) and war hath been between Abijah and Jeroboam. <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And three years he reigned in Jerusalem. And the name of his mother, Michaiah, daughter of Uriel from Gibeah. And war was between Abijah and Jeroboam.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Three years he reigned in Jerusalem, and his mother's name was Michaia, the daughter of Uriel of Gabaa: and there was war between Abia and Jeroboam. <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> He reigned for three years in Jerusalem, and the name of his mother was Micaiah, the daughter of Uriel, from Gibeah. And there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam. <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/13.htm">New American Bible</a> he reigned three years in Jerusalem. His mother was named Micaiah, daughter of Uriel of Gibeah. There was war between Abijah and Jeroboam. <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He reigned for three years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Micaiah daughter of Uriel of Gibeah. Now there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> He reigned three years in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Maachah the daughter of Uriel of Ramtha. <a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/13.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he reigned three years in Jerusalem, and the name of his mother was Maaka, daughter of Uriel, from Ramtha.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Three years reigned he in Jerusalem; and his mother's name was Micaiah the daughter of Uriel of Gibeah. And there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam. <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> He reigned three years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Maacha, daughter of Uriel of Gabaon. And there was war between Abia and Jeroboam. <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/13-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=2988" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/13.htm">Abijah Reigns in Judah</a> 1In the eighteenth year of Jeroboam’s reign, Abijah became king of Judah, 2<a href="/hebrew/4427.htm" title="4427: mā·laḵ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence to take counsel.">and he reigned</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: bî·rū·šā·lim (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">in Jerusalem</a> <a href="/hebrew/7969.htm" title="7969: šā·lō·wōš (Number-fs) -- A three, triad. Or shalosh; masculine shlowshah; or shloshah; a primitive number; three; occasionally third, or Thrice.">three</a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: šā·nîm (N-fp) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year.">years.</a> <a href="/hebrew/517.htm" title="517: ’im·mōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- A mother. A primitive word; a mother; in a wide sense (like 'ab).">His mother’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: wə·šêm (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">name</a> <a href="/hebrew/4322.htm" title="4322: mî·ḵā·yā·hū (N-proper-fs) -- Who is like Yah? an Isr., also an Isr. woman. For Miykayah; Mikajah, the name of an Israelite and an Israelitess.">was Micaiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: ḇaṯ- (N-fsc) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">daughter</a> <a href="/hebrew/222.htm" title="222: ’ū·rî·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- Flame of God, two Isr. From 'uwr and 'el; flame of God; Uriel, the name of two Israelites.">of Uriel;</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">she was from</a> <a href="/hebrew/1390.htm" title="1390: giḇ·‘āh (N-proper-fs) -- Hill, three cities in Pal. The same as gib'ah; Gibah; the name of three places in Palestine.">Gibeah.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yə·ṯāh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">And there was</a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: ū·mil·ḥā·māh (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">war</a> <a href="/hebrew/996.htm" title="996: bên (Prep) -- An interval, space between. ">between</a> <a href="/hebrew/29.htm" title="29: ’ă·ḇî·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or prolonged Abiyahuw; from 'ab and Yahh; father of Jah; Abijah, the name of several Israelite men and two Israelitesses.">Abijah</a> <a href="/hebrew/996.htm" title="996: ū·ḇên (Conj-w:: Prep) -- An interval, space between. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3379.htm" title="3379: yā·rā·ḇə·‘ām (N-proper-ms) -- From riyb and am; people will contend; Jarobam, the name of two Israelite kings.">and Jeroboam.</a> 3Abijah went into battle with an army of 400,000 chosen men, while Jeroboam drew up in formation against him with 800,000 chosen and mighty men of valor.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_kings/15-1.htm">1 Kings 15:1-8</a> In the eighteenth year of the reign of Jeroboam son of Nebat, Abijam became king of Judah, / and he reigned in Jerusalem three years. His mother’s name was Maacah daughter of Abishalom. / And Abijam walked in all the sins that his father before him had committed, and his heart was not as fully devoted to the LORD his God as the heart of David his forefather had been. ... <a href="/1_kings/12-20.htm">1 Kings 12:20-24</a> When all Israel heard that Jeroboam had returned, they summoned him to the assembly and made him king over all Israel. Only the tribe of Judah followed the house of David. / And when Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he mobilized the whole house of Judah and the tribe of Benjamin—180,000 chosen warriors—to fight against the house of Israel and restore the kingdom to Rehoboam son of Solomon. / But the word of God came to Shemaiah the man of God: ... <a href="/2_chronicles/11-1.htm">2 Chronicles 11:1-4</a> When Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he mobilized the house of Judah and Benjamin—180,000 chosen warriors—to fight against Israel and restore the kingdom to Rehoboam. / But the word of the LORD came to Shemaiah the man of God: / “Tell Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah and all the Israelites in Judah and Benjamin ... <a href="/2_chronicles/12-15.htm">2 Chronicles 12:15-16</a> Now the acts of Rehoboam, from first to last, are they not written in the records of Shemaiah the Prophet and of Iddo the Seer concerning the genealogies? There was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam throughout their days. / And Rehoboam rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. And his son Abijah reigned in his place. <a href="/2_chronicles/14-1.htm">2 Chronicles 14:1</a> Then Abijah rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. And his son Asa reigned in his place, and in his days the land was at peace for ten years. <a href="/1_kings/14-30.htm">1 Kings 14:30</a> There was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam throughout their days. <a href="/1_kings/15-6.htm">1 Kings 15:6</a> And there was war between the houses of Rehoboam and Jeroboam all the days of Abijam’s life. <a href="/2_chronicles/11-21.htm">2 Chronicles 11:21-22</a> Rehoboam loved Maacah daughter of Absalom more than all his wives and concubines. In all, he had eighteen wives and sixty concubines, and he was the father of twenty-eight sons and sixty daughters. / Rehoboam appointed Abijah son of Maacah as chief prince among his brothers, intending to make him king. <a href="/2_chronicles/10-16.htm">2 Chronicles 10:16-19</a> When all Israel saw that the king had refused to listen to them, they answered the king: “What portion do we have in David, and what inheritance in the son of Jesse? To your tents, O Israel! Look now to your own house, O David!” So all the Israelites went home, / but Rehoboam still reigned over the Israelites living in the cities of Judah. / Then King Rehoboam sent out Hadoram, who was in charge of the forced labor, but the Israelites stoned him to death. And King Rehoboam mounted his chariot in haste and escaped to Jerusalem. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/15-9.htm">2 Chronicles 15:9</a> And he assembled all Judah and Benjamin, along with those from the tribes of Ephraim, Manasseh, and Simeon who had settled among them, for great numbers had come over to him from Israel when they saw that the LORD his God was with him. <a href="/1_kings/12-1.htm">1 Kings 12:1-19</a> Then Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone there to make him king. / When Jeroboam son of Nebat heard about this, he was still in Egypt where he had fled from King Solomon and had been living ever since. / So they sent for Jeroboam, and he and the whole assembly of Israel came to Rehoboam and said, ... <a href="/2_chronicles/11-17.htm">2 Chronicles 11:17</a> So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah and supported Rehoboam son of Solomon for three years, because they walked for three years in the way of David and Solomon. <a href="/2_chronicles/12-1.htm">2 Chronicles 12:1</a> After Rehoboam had established his sovereignty and royal power, he and all Israel with him forsook the Law of the LORD. <a href="/2_chronicles/11-13.htm">2 Chronicles 11:13-17</a> Moreover, the priests and Levites from all their districts throughout Israel stood with Rehoboam. / For the Levites left their pasturelands and their possessions and went to Judah and Jerusalem, because Jeroboam and his sons had rejected them as priests of the LORD. / And Jeroboam appointed his own priests for the high places and for the goat demons and calf idols he had made. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/15-1.htm">2 Chronicles 15:1-2</a> Now the Spirit of God came upon Azariah son of Oded. / So he went out to meet Asa and said to him, “Listen to me, Asa and all Judah and Benjamin. The LORD is with you when you are with Him. If you seek Him, He will be found by you, but if you forsake Him, He will forsake you.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>He reigned three years in Jerusalem. His mother's name also was Michaiah the daughter of Uriel of Gibeah. And there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam.Michaiah<a href="/2_chronicles/11-20.htm">2 Chronicles 11:20</a> And after her he took Maachah the daughter of Absalom; which bare him Abijah, and Attai, and Ziza, and Shelomith.Maachah the daughter of Absalom<a href="/1_kings/15-2.htm">1 Kings 15:2</a> Three years reigned he in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Maachah, the daughter of Abishalom.Abishalom <a href="/joshua/18-28.htm">Joshua 18:28</a> And Zelah, Eleph, and Jebusi, which is Jerusalem, Gibeath, and Kirjath; fourteen cities with their villages. This is the inheritance of the children of Benjamin according to their families.Gibeath<a href="/judges/19-14.htm">Judges 19:14,16</a> And they passed on and went their way; and the sun went down upon them when they were by Gibeah, which belongeth to Benjamin… <a href="/1_samuel/10-26.htm">1 Samuel 10:26</a> And Saul also went home to Gibeah; and there went with him a band of men, whose hearts God had touched.A.<a href="/1_kings/15-6.htm">1 Kings 15:6,7</a> And there was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam all the days of his life… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/13-1.htm">Abijah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-1.htm">Abi'jah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-21.htm">Daughter</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-31.htm">Gibeah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-3.htm">Gib'e-Ah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-1.htm">Jeroboam</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-1.htm">Jerobo'am</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-13.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-22.htm">Maacah</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-12.htm">Micaiah</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-12.htm">Micai'ah</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-12.htm">Michaiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-18.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-13.htm">Mother's</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-16.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-17.htm">Three</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-11.htm">Uriel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-9.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/13-3.htm">Abijah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-3.htm">Abi'jah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-1.htm">Daughter</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-29.htm">Gibeah</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-29.htm">Gib'e-Ah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-3.htm">Jeroboam</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-3.htm">Jerobo'am</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-15.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-16.htm">Maacah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-7.htm">Micaiah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-7.htm">Micai'ah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-7.htm">Michaiah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-16.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-31.htm">Mother's</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-1.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-8.htm">Three</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-24.htm">Uriel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-3.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 13</div>1. <a href="/2_chronicles/13-1.htm">Abijah succeeding makes war against Jeroboam</a> 4. <a href="/2_chronicles/13-4.htm">he declares the right of his cause</a> 13. <a href="/2_chronicles/13-13.htm">Trusting in God, he overcomes Jeroboam</a> 21. <a href="/2_chronicles/13-21.htm">The wives and children of Abijah</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/13.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_chronicles/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>and he reigned in Jerusalem three years. Abijah's reign over Judah was relatively short, lasting only three years. This brief period suggests a time of instability and transition following the division of the united monarchy after Solomon's reign. Jerusalem, the capital city, remained the political and spiritual center of Judah, housing the Temple built by Solomon. The short reign may reflect the challenges Abijah faced, including internal strife and external threats, particularly from the northern kingdom of Israel.His mother’s name was Micaiah daughter of Uriel; she was from Gibeah. Micaiah, also known as Maacah in some biblical texts, was the daughter of Uriel of Gibeah. Gibeah was a city in the territory of Benjamin, which holds historical significance as the site of several key events in Israel's history, including the infamous incident in <a href="/judges/19.htm">Judges 19-21</a>. The mention of Micaiah's lineage highlights the importance of maternal ancestry in royal lineages, which could influence political alliances and legitimacy. Uriel's connection to Gibeah may indicate a strategic alliance between Judah and Benjamin, two tribes with shared heritage and interests.And there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam. The conflict between Abijah, king of Judah, and Jeroboam, king of Israel, was part of the ongoing hostilities following the division of the united monarchy. Jeroboam, who led the northern tribes in rebellion against Solomon's son Rehoboam, established a separate kingdom with its own religious practices, often in opposition to the worship centered in Jerusalem. This war reflects the broader theme of division and conflict within the people of Israel, a consequence of their departure from covenantal faithfulness. The struggle between Abijah and Jeroboam also underscores the political and religious tensions that characterized the period of the divided kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/abijah.htm">Abijah</a> The king of Judah who reigned in Jerusalem for three years. He is noted for his conflict with Jeroboam, the king of Israel. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The capital city of Judah, where Abijah reigned. It holds significant religious and political importance in the history of Israel and Judah. 3. <a href="/topical/m/maacah.htm">Maacah</a> The mother of Abijah, identified as the daughter of Abishalom. Her lineage is significant in understanding the royal family dynamics. 4. <a href="/topical/a/abishalom.htm">Abishalom</a> Mentioned as Maacah's father, providing insight into the familial connections within the royal lineage. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jeroboam.htm">Jeroboam</a> The king of Israel who was in constant conflict with Abijah. His reign represents the divided kingdom period in Israel's history. 6. <a href="/topical/w/war_between_abijah_and_jeroboam.htm">War between Abijah and Jeroboam</a> A significant event that highlights the ongoing conflict between the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_leadership.htm">The Importance of Godly Leadership</a> Abijah's reign, though short, was marked by conflict. This highlights the need for leaders who seek God's guidance and wisdom in times of strife. <a href="/topical/f/family_influence_and_legacy.htm">Family Influence and Legacy</a> The mention of Maacah and Abishalom underscores the impact of family heritage and upbringing on one's leadership and decisions. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_division.htm">The Consequences of Division</a> The war between Abijah and Jeroboam serves as a reminder of the destructive nature of division within God's people and the importance of unity. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a> Despite the political turmoil, God's plan for His people continued. Believers can trust in God's sovereignty even amidst conflict and uncertainty. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_conflict_in_spiritual_growth.htm">The Role of Conflict in Spiritual Growth</a> The ongoing war can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual battles, encouraging believers to rely on God's strength and promises.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 13</a> <a href="/q/2_chron_13__any_non-biblical_evidence.htm">2 Chronicles 13 – Are there any archaeological or extra-biblical sources that verify the details of this battle’s scale and outcome?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_abijam's_mother_named_differently.htm">In 1 Kings 15:2, why does Abijam’s mother appear as “Maachah,” while 2 Chronicles 13:2 identifies her differently? </a> <a href="/q/who_is_the_figure_named_uriel.htm">Who is the figure named Uriel?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_king_abijah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was King Abijah in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) His mother's name also was Michaiah the daughter of Uriel of Gibeah.--Kings reads for the names "Maachah the daughter of Abishalom"; and as the chronicler has himself already designated Abijah as son of Maachah, daughter of Absalom (<a href="/context/2_chronicles/11-20.htm" title="And after her he took Maachah the daughter of Absalom; which bore him Abijah, and Attai, and Ziza, and Shelomith.">2Chronicles 11:20-22</a>), there can be no doubt that this is correct, and that "Michaiah," which is elsewhere a man's name, is a corruption of Maachah. This is confirmed by the LXX., Syriac, and Arabic, which read Maachah. As we have already stated (<a href="/2_chronicles/11-20.htm" title="And after her he took Maachah the daughter of Absalom; which bore him Abijah, and Attai, and Ziza, and Shelomith.">2Chronicles 11:20</a>), Maachah was granddaughter to Absalom, being a daughter of Tamar the only daughter of Absalom. Uriel of Gibeah, then, must have been the husband of Tamar. (See on <a href="/2_chronicles/15-16.htm" title="And also concerning Maachah the mother of Asa the king, he removed her from being queen, because she had made an idol in a grove: and Asa cut down her idol, and stamped it, and burnt it at the brook Kidron.">2Chronicles 15:16</a>. Uriel of Gibeah is otherwise unknown.)And there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam.--Now war had arisen. See <a href="/1_kings/15-6.htm" title="And there was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam all the days of his life.">1Kings 15:6</a>. "Now war had prevailed [same verb] between Abijam [common Hebrew text incorrectly has Rehoboam] and Jeroboam all the days of his life." The chronicler modifies the sense by omitting the concluding phrase, and then proceeds to give a striking account of a campaign in which Abijah totally defeated his rival (<a href="/context/2_chronicles/13-3.htm" title="And Abijah set the battle in array with an army of valiant men of war, even four hundred thousand chosen men: Jeroboam also set the battle in array against him with eight hundred thousand chosen men, being mighty men of valor.">2Chronicles 13:3-20</a>); of all which we find not a word in Kings. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 2. - Michaiah the daughter of Uriel of Gibeah. As before noted (<a href="/2_chronicles/11-20.htm">2 Chronicles 11:20</a>), and as in the parallel (<a href="/1_kings/15-2.htm">1 Kings 15:2</a>), this name is one with "Maachah, daughter of Absalom" (parallel, Abishalom). The different alphabetic characters may be attributed to error, and that error the error of transcription merely. As in our note (<a href="/2_chronicles/11-20.htm">2 Chronicles 11:20</a>), the word "daughter," as in many similar cases, stands for granddaughter. Thus the father of Maachah was Uriel of Gibeah, and her mother Tamar, daughter of Absalom. Josephus ('Ant.,' 8:10. § 1) proffers us this connecting link of explanation. On the other hand, Rabbi Joseph's Targum on Chronicles says that Uriel means Absalom, but was a name used to avoid the use of Absalom. We have no clue as to which out of many Gibeahs is here intended. The Hebrew word (גִבְעָח) signifies a hill with round top, and hence would easily give name to many places. The following are the chief places of the name (as classified by Dr. Smith's 'Bible Dictionary,' 1:689-691): 1. Gibeah in the mountain district of Judah (<a href="/joshua/15-57.htm">Joshua 15:57</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/2-49.htm">1 Chronicles 2:49</a>). 2. Gibeath among the towns of Benjamin (<a href="/joshua/18-28.htm">Joshua 18:28</a>). 3. The Gibeah (<a href="/1_samuel/7-1.htm">1 Samuel 7:1</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/6-3.htm">2 Samuel 6:3, 4</a>). . . . <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/13-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>and he reigned מָלַךְ֙ (mā·laḵ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4427.htm">Strong's 4427: </a> To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel in Jerusalem בִּיר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם (bî·rū·šā·lim) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel three שָׁל֣וֹשׁ (šā·lō·wōš) Number - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7969.htm">Strong's 7969: </a> Three, third, thrice years. שָׁנִ֗ים (šā·nîm) Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8141.htm">Strong's 8141: </a> A year His mother’s אִמּ֔וֹ (’im·mōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_517.htm">Strong's 517: </a> A mother, ) name וְשֵׁ֣ם (wə·šêm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name was Micaiah מִיכָיָ֥הוּ (mî·ḵā·yā·hū) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4322.htm">Strong's 4322: </a> Micaiah -- 'Who is like Yah?' an Israelite, also an Israelite woman daughter בַת־ (ḇaṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> A daughter of Uriel; אוּרִיאֵ֖ל (’ū·rî·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_222.htm">Strong's 222: </a> Uriel -- 'flame of God', two Israelites she was from מִן־ (min-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of Gibeah. גִּבְעָ֑ה (giḇ·‘āh) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1390.htm">Strong's 1390: </a> Gibeah -- 'hill', three cities in Palestine And there was הָיְתָ֛ה (hā·yə·ṯāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be war וּמִלְחָמָ֥ה (ū·mil·ḥā·māh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> A battle, war between בֵּ֥ין (bên) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_996.htm">Strong's 996: </a> An interval, space between Abijah אֲבִיָּ֖ה (’ă·ḇî·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_29.htm">Strong's 29: </a> Abijah -- 'Yah is my father', an Israelite name and Jeroboam. יָרָבְעָֽם׃ (yā·rā·ḇə·‘ām) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3379.htm">Strong's 3379: </a> Jeroboam -- 'the people increase', the name of two Israelites kings <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/13-2.htm">2 Chronicles 13:2 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/13-2.htm">2 Chronicles 13:2 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/13-2.htm">2 Chronicles 13:2 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/13-2.htm">2 Chronicles 13:2 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/13-2.htm">2 Chronicles 13:2 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/13-2.htm">2 Chronicles 13:2 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/13-2.htm">2 Chronicles 13:2 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/13-2.htm">2 Chronicles 13:2 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/13-2.htm">2 Chronicles 13:2 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/13-2.htm">2 Chronicles 13:2 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-2.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 13:2 Three years reigned he in Jerusalem: (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/13-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 13:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 13:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/13-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 13:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 13:3" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>