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years in the way of David and Solomon. <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="/kjv/2_chronicles/11.htm">King James Bible</a> So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah, and made Rehoboam the son of Solomon strong, three years: for three years they walked in the way of David and Solomon. <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/11.htm">New King James Version</a> So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah, and made Rehoboam the son of Solomon strong for three years, because they walked in the way of David and Solomon for three years. <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> They strengthened the kingdom of Judah and supported Rehoboam the son of Solomon for three years, for they walked in the way of David and Solomon for three years. <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> They strengthened the kingdom of Judah and supported Rehoboam the son of Solomon for three years, for they walked in the way of David and Solomon for three years. <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And they strengthened the kingdom of Judah and supported Rehoboam the son of Solomon for three years, for they walked in the way of David and Solomon for three years. <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> They strengthened the kingdom of Judah and gave courage to Rehoboam the son of Solomon for three years, for they walked in the way of David and Solomon for three years. <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah and supported Rehoboam the son of Solomon for three years; for they walked in the way of David and Solomon for three years. <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah and supported Rehoboam son of Solomon for three years, because they walked in the ways of David and Solomon for three years. <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah and supported Rehoboam son of Solomon for three years, because they walked in the way of David and Solomon for three years. <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah, and made Rehoboam the son of Solomon strong, three years; for they walked three years in the way of David and Solomon. <a href="/cev/2_chronicles/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> For the next three years, they lived in Judah and were loyal to Rehoboam and his kingdom, just as they had been loyal to David and Solomon. <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah, and made Rehoboam the son of Solomon strong, three years: for they walked three years in the way of David and Solomon. <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah by supporting Rehoboam, son of Solomon, for three years. During [those] three years they lived the way David and Solomon had lived. <a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> This strengthened the kingdom of Judah, and for three years they supported Rehoboam son of Solomon and lived as they had under the rule of King David and King Solomon. <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> and they continued to strengthen the kingdom of Judah, supporting Solomon's son Rehoboam for three years, by living the way David and Solomon did for three years. <a href="/msb/2_chronicles/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="/net/2_chronicles/11.htm">NET Bible</a> They supported the kingdom of Judah and were loyal to Rehoboam son of Solomon for three years; they followed the edicts of David and Solomon for three years. <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah, and made Rehoboam the son of Solomon strong, three years; for they walked three years in the way of David and Solomon. <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah, and made Rehoboam the son of Solomon strong, three years: for three years they walked in the way of David and Solomon. <a href="/web/2_chronicles/11.htm">World English Bible</a> So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah and made Rehoboam the son of Solomon strong for three years, for they walked three years in the way of David and Solomon. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And they strengthen the kingdom of Judah, and strengthen Rehoboam son of Solomon, for three years, because they walked in the way of David and Solomon for three years. <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And they strengthen the kingdom of Judah, and strengthen Rehoboam son of Solomon, for three years, because they walked in the way of David and Solomon for three years. <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they will strengthen the kingdom of Judah, and make firm Rehoboam son of Solomon, for three years: for they went in the way of David and Solomon for three years.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And they strengthened the kingdom of Juda, and established Roboam the son of Solomon for three years: for they walked in the ways of David and of Solomon, only three years. <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And they strengthened the kingdom of Judah, and they confirmed Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, for three years. For they walked in the ways of David and of Solomon, but only for three years. <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/11.htm">New American Bible</a> Thus they strengthened the kingdom of Judah and made Rehoboam, son of Solomon, prevail for three years; for they walked in the way of David and Solomon three years. <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> They strengthened the kingdom of Judah, and for three years they made Rehoboam son of Solomon secure, for they walked for three years in the way of David and Solomon.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But you have done evil above all kings who were before you; for you have gone and made for yourself idols of the nations, and images to blaspheme before me, and have cast my worship behind your back. <a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And you have done evil, doing more than all Kings who were before you, and you have gone, you have made for yourself idols of the nations and images to commit blasphemy before me, and my worship you have cast behind your back.” <div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah, and made Rehoboam the son of Solomon strong, three years; for they walked three years in the way of David and Solomon. <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And they strengthened the kingdom of Juda; and Juda strengthened Roboam the son of Solomon for three years, for he walked three years in the ways of David and Solomon. <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/11-17.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=2704" 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/11.htm">Jeroboam Forsakes the Priests and Levites</a> …16Those from every tribe of Israel who had set their hearts to seek the LORD their God followed the Levites to Jerusalem to sacrifice to the LORD, the God of their fathers. 17<a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: way·ḥaz·zə·qū (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">So they strengthened</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4438.htm" title="4438: mal·ḵūṯ (N-fsc) -- Royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom. Or malkuth; or malkuyah; from malak; a rule; concretely, a dominion.">the kingdom</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">of Judah</a> <a href="/hebrew/553.htm" title="553: way·’am·mə·ṣū (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To be stout, strong, bold, alert. A primitive root; to be alert, physically or mentally.">and supported</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7346.htm" title="7346: rə·ḥaḇ·‘ām (N-proper-ms) -- A people are enlarged, a king of Judah. From rachab and am; a people has enlarged; Rechabam, an Israelite king.">Rehoboam</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/8010.htm" title="8010: šə·lō·mōh (N-proper-ms) -- David's son and successor to his throne. From shalowm; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor.">of Solomon</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.">for three</a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: lə·šā·nîm (Prep-l:: N-fp) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year.">years,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: hā·lə·ḵū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">they walked</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.">for three</a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: lə·šā·nîm (Prep-l:: N-fp) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year.">years</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: bə·ḏe·reḵ (Prep-b:: N-csc) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">in the way</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wîḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">of David</a> <a href="/hebrew/8010.htm" title="8010: ū·šə·lō·mōh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- David's son and successor to his throne. From shalowm; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor.">and Solomon.</a> <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/14-21.htm">1 Kings 14:21</a> Meanwhile, Rehoboam son of Solomon reigned in Judah. He was forty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city the LORD had chosen from all the tribes of Israel in which to put His Name. His mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite. <a href="/1_kings/12-17.htm">1 Kings 12:17-19</a> but Rehoboam still reigned over the Israelites living in the cities of Judah. / Then King Rehoboam sent out Adoram, who was in charge of the forced labor, but all Israel stoned him to death. And King Rehoboam mounted his chariot in haste and escaped to Jerusalem. / So to this day Israel has been in rebellion against the house of David. <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="/1_kings/11-13.htm">1 Kings 11:13</a> Yet I will not tear the whole kingdom away from him. I will give one tribe to your son for the sake of My servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem, which I have chosen.” <a href="/1_kings/11-36.htm">1 Kings 11:36</a> I will give one tribe to his son, so that My servant David will always have a lamp before Me in Jerusalem, the city where I chose to put My Name. <a href="/1_kings/15-4.htm">1 Kings 15:4</a> Nevertheless, for the sake of David, the LORD his God gave him a lamp in Jerusalem by raising up a son to succeed him and to make Jerusalem strong. <a href="/2_chronicles/10-17.htm">2 Chronicles 10:17</a> but Rehoboam still reigned over the Israelites living in the cities of Judah. <a href="/2_chronicles/12-13.htm">2 Chronicles 12:13</a> Thus King Rehoboam established himself in Jerusalem and reigned. He was forty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city the LORD had chosen from all the tribes of Israel in which to put His Name. His mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite. <a href="/2_chronicles/13-1.htm">2 Chronicles 13:1-2</a> In the eighteenth year of Jeroboam’s reign, Abijah became king of Judah, / 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="/2_chronicles/15-17.htm">2 Chronicles 15:17</a> The high places were not removed from Israel, but Asa’s heart was fully devoted all his days. <a href="/2_chronicles/17-1.htm">2 Chronicles 17:1-4</a> Asa’s son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place, and he strengthened himself against Israel. / He stationed troops in every fortified city of Judah and put garrisons in the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim that his father Asa had captured. / Now the LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the earlier ways of his father David. He did not seek the Baals, ... <a href="/2_chronicles/21-7.htm">2 Chronicles 21:7</a> Yet the LORD was unwilling to destroy the house of David, because of the covenant He had made with David, and since He had promised to maintain a lamp for David and his descendants forever. <a href="/matthew/1-7.htm">Matthew 1:7</a> Solomon the father of Rehoboam, Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asa. <a href="/matthew/1-10.htm">Matthew 1:10</a> Hezekiah was the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amon, Amon the father of Josiah, <a href="/matthew/1-17.htm">Matthew 1:17</a> In all, then, there were fourteen generations from Abraham to David, fourteen from David to the exile to Babylon, and fourteen from the exile to the Christ.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah, and made Rehoboam the son of Solomon strong, three years: for three years they walked in the way of David and Solomon.A.<a href="/2_chronicles/12-1.htm">2 Chronicles 12:1</a> 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.three years<a href="/2_chronicles/1-12.htm">2 Chronicles 1:12</a> Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like.<a href="/2_chronicles/7-17.htm">2 Chronicles 7:17-19</a> And as for thee, if thou wilt walk before me, as David thy father walked, and do according to all that I have commanded thee, and shalt observe my statutes and my judgments; … <a href="/2_chronicles/8-13.htm">2 Chronicles 8:13-16</a> Even after a certain rate every day, offering according to the commandment of Moses, on the sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the solemn feasts, three times in the year, even in the feast of unleavened bread, and in the feast of weeks, and in the feast of tabernacles… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/10-19.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-12.htm">Increasing</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-14.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-1.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-36.htm">Power</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-5.htm">Rehoboam</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-5.htm">Rehobo'am</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-45.htm">Secure</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-3.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-1.htm">Strengthen</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-12.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-12.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/2_kings/16-17.htm">Supported</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-12.htm">Three</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-1.htm">Time</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-17.htm">Walked</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-31.htm">Walking</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-12.htm">Way</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-14.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/11-18.htm">David</a> <a href="/ezra/10-10.htm">Increasing</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-23.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-1.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-20.htm">Power</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-18.htm">Rehoboam</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-18.htm">Rehobo'am</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-4.htm">Secure</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-9.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-7.htm">Strengthen</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-1.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-1.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-34.htm">Supported</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-2.htm">Three</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-18.htm">Time</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-3.htm">Walked</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-2.htm">Walking</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-23.htm">Way</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-22.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 11</div>1. <a href="/2_chronicles/11-1.htm">Rehoboam raising an army to subdue Israel, is forbidden by Shemaiah</a> 5. <a href="/2_chronicles/11-5.htm">He strengthens his kingdom with forts and provisions</a> 13. <a href="/2_chronicles/11-13.htm">The priests and Levites, and such as feared God, forsaken by Jeroboam, </a> 17. <a href="/2_chronicles/11-17.htm">strengthen the kingdom of Judah</a> 18. <a href="/2_chronicles/11-18.htm">The wives and children of Rehoboam</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'; 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After the division of the united monarchy, Judah needed to establish its own identity and stability. This strengthening involved fortifying cities and organizing defenses, as seen in <a href="/2_chronicles/11-5.htm">2 Chronicles 11:5-12</a>. The kingdom of Judah, with Jerusalem as its capital, became a significant center of worship and governance, contrasting with the northern kingdom of Israel.and supported Rehoboam son of Solomon for three years, Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, initially faced challenges due to his harsh policies, which led to the division of the kingdom (<a href="/1_kings/12.htm">1 Kings 12:1-19</a>). However, for three years, the people of Judah and Benjamin supported him, indicating a period of relative peace and loyalty. This support was crucial for Rehoboam to establish his rule and maintain the Davidic line, which was significant for the fulfillment of God's promises to David (<a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a>).because they walked for three years in the way of David and Solomon. Walking in the way of David and Solomon implies adherence to the religious and moral standards set by these kings. David was known for his heart for God, despite his failures, and Solomon for his wisdom and the building of the temple. This period of faithfulness suggests a return to the worship of Yahweh and observance of the covenant, which brought blessings and stability. The reference to three years may symbolize a complete period of testing or probation, aligning with other biblical uses of the number three as a time of divine intervention or fulfillment (e.g., <a href="/jonah/1-17.htm">Jonah 1:17</a>, <a href="/matthew/12-40.htm">Matthew 12:40</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/r/rehoboam.htm">Rehoboam</a> The son of Solomon and king of Judah. His reign is marked by the division of the united kingdom of Israel into two separate kingdoms: Israel and Judah. 2. <a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a> The southern kingdom, consisting of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin, with Jerusalem as its capital. It remained under the rule of the Davidic line. 3. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The second king of Israel, known for his heart for God and establishing Jerusalem as the political and spiritual center of Israel. 4. <a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a> The son of David, known for his wisdom, wealth, and building the first Temple in Jerusalem. His reign was a time of peace and prosperity. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom's_strengthening.htm">The Kingdom's Strengthening</a> The period during which the kingdom of Judah was fortified and supported by those who followed the ways of David and Solomon.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_leadership.htm">The Importance of Godly Leadership</a> Rehoboam's initial success was due to adherence to the godly principles established by David and Solomon. This highlights the importance of leaders who follow God's ways. <a href="/topical/w/walking_in_the_ways_of_the_faithful.htm">Walking in the Ways of the Faithful</a> The people of Judah strengthened their kingdom by emulating the faithfulness of David and Solomon. Believers today are encouraged to follow the examples of faithful leaders in their walk with God. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community_in_spiritual_strengthening.htm">The Role of Community in Spiritual Strengthening</a> The collective support of the people in following godly ways was crucial in strengthening the kingdom. Similarly, a community of believers can strengthen each other by walking in God's ways together. <a href="/topical/t/the_temporary_nature_of_human_success.htm">The Temporary Nature of Human Success</a> The support for Rehoboam lasted only three years, reminding us that human success is fleeting without continual reliance on God. <a href="/topical/t/the_legacy_of_faithfulness.htm">The Legacy of Faithfulness</a> The legacy of David and Solomon's faithfulness had a lasting impact on Judah. Our faithfulness can leave a legacy for future generations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 11</a> <a href="/q/who_were_rehoboam_and_jeroboam.htm">Who were Rehoboam and Jeroboam in biblical history?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_rehoboam's_strength.htm">2 Chronicles 11 portrays Rehoboam as a strong central authority; how do we address the inconsistencies when comparing his strength here with his weaker portrayal in other biblical passages?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_gifts_to_jehoshaphat.htm">(2 Chronicles 17:11) What external evidence supports the claim that Philistines and Arabians brought gifts to Jehoshaphat, indicating his regional influence?</a> <a href="/q/why_claim_levite_migration_to_judah.htm">Why does 2 Chronicles 11:13-17 claim a Levite migration to Judah when there is minimal historical or archaeological support for such a major priestly exodus?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) So they strengthened . . . three years--i.e., during the first three years of the reign. "There is no ground for suspecting the antiquity of this record. On the contrary, it is antecedently probable that the pressure from the north occasioned a proportionally greater earnestness in the religious life of the southern kingdom, and that the former was weakened and the latter strengthened by the migration" (Bertheau). This will explain also Jeroboam's abstention from molesting his rival's territory. (See Note on <a href="/2_chronicles/11-10.htm" title="And Zorah, and Aijalon, and Hebron, which are in Judah and in Benjamin fenced cities.">2Chronicles 11:10</a>.)For three years.--Literally, for they walked . . . for three years. The reason of the strengthening.They (i.e., the people of Judah) walked in the way of David and Solomon--i.e., served Jehovah according to the system of worship enacted by those monarchs. The countenance which Solomon in his old age gave to foreign religions is here again ignored by the chronicler.What happened after the three years of faithfulness is told in 2 Chronicles 12. Here follow<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 17. - Strengthened... three years. "Righteousness exalteth a nation, but," etc. (<a href="/proverbs/14-34.htm">Proverbs 14:34</a>; <a href="/isaiah/33-6.htm">Isaiah 33:6</a>). The sad knell is sounded all too soon; see first verso of next chapter. Three years' strength will soon become weakness, and three years' goodness will save no soul. <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/11-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>So they strengthened וַֽיְחַזְּקוּ֙ (way·ḥaz·zə·qū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer the kingdom מַלְכ֣וּת (mal·ḵūṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4438.htm">Strong's 4438: </a> Royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom of Judah יְהוּדָ֔ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites and supported וַֽיְאַמְּצ֛וּ (way·’am·mə·ṣū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_553.htm">Strong's 553: </a> To be stout, strong, bold, alert Rehoboam רְחַבְעָ֥ם (rə·ḥaḇ·‘ām) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7346.htm">Strong's 7346: </a> Rehoboam -- 'a people are enlarged', a king of Judah son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Solomon שְׁלֹמֹ֖ה (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne for three שָׁל֑וֹשׁ (šā·lō·wōš) Number - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7969.htm">Strong's 7969: </a> Three, third, thrice years, לְשָׁנִ֣ים (lə·šā·nîm) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8141.htm">Strong's 8141: </a> A year because כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction they walked הָֽלְכ֗וּ (hā·lə·ḵū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk for three שָׁלֽוֹשׁ׃ (šā·lō·wōš) Number - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7969.htm">Strong's 7969: </a> Three, third, thrice years לְשָׁנִ֥ים (lə·šā·nîm) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8141.htm">Strong's 8141: </a> A year in the way בְּדֶ֧רֶךְ (bə·ḏe·reḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> A road, a course of life, mode of action of David דָּוִ֛יד (dā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse and Solomon. וּשְׁלֹמֹ֖ה (ū·šə·lō·mōh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/11-17.htm">2 Chronicles 11:17 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/11-17.htm">2 Chronicles 11:17 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/11-17.htm">2 Chronicles 11:17 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/11-17.htm">2 Chronicles 11:17 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/11-17.htm">2 Chronicles 11:17 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/11-17.htm">2 Chronicles 11:17 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/11-17.htm">2 Chronicles 11:17 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/11-17.htm">2 Chronicles 11:17 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/11-17.htm">2 Chronicles 11:17 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/11-17.htm">2 Chronicles 11:17 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-17.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 11:17 So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/11-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 11:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 11:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/11-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 11:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 11:18" /></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>