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Jeush, and Shamariah, and Zaham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And she bore him children: Jeush, Shamariah, and Zaham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and she bore to him sons: Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and she bore him sons: Jeush, Shemariah and Zaham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and she bore him sons: Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and she bore him sons: Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />She bore him sons: Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />She bore sons to him: Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />She bore sons to him: Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and she bare him sons: Jeush, and Shemariah, and Zaham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Rehoboam and Mahalath had three sons: Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and she bare him sons; Jeush, and Shemariah, and Zaham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Mahalath gave birth to the following sons: Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They had three sons, Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />who bore him these sons: Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />She bore sons to him: Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />She bore him sons named Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and she bore him sons: Jeush, and Shemariah, and Zaham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Who bore him children, Jeush, and Shamariah, and Zaham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />She bore him sons: Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And she bears sons to him: Jeush, and Shamaria, and Zaham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And she beareth to him sons, Jeush, and Shamaria, and Zaham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And she will bear to him sons, Jeush and Shemariah, and Zaham.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And they bore him sons Jehus, and Somorias, and Zoom. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />They bore sons for him: Jeush, and Shemariah, and Zaham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />She bore him sons: Jehush, Shemariah, and Zaham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />She bore him sons: Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Which bare him children; Jeush, and Shamariah and Zaham.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and she bore him sons: Jeush, and Shemariah, and Zaham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And she bore him sons; Jeus, and Samoria, and Zaam.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/11-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=2727" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/11.htm">Rehoboam's Family</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18</span>And Rehoboam married Mahalath, who was the daughter of David’s son Jerimoth and of Abihail, the daughter of Jesse’s son Eliab. <span class="reftext">19</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: wat·tê·leḏ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">She bore</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bā·nîm (N-mp) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">to him:</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/3266.htm" title="3266: yə·‘ūš (N-proper-ms) -- From uwsh; hasty; Jeush, the name of an Edomite and of four Israelites.">Jeush,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8114.htm" title="8114: šə·mar·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Yah has kept, three Isr. Or Shmaryahuw; from shamar and Yahh; Jah has guarded; Shemarjah, the name of four Israelites.">Shemariah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2093.htm" title="2093: zā·ham (N-proper-ms) -- Loathing, a son of Rehoboam. From zaham; loathing; Zaham, an Israelite.">and Zaham.</a> </span><span class="reftext">20</span>After her, he married Maacah daughter of Absalom, and she bore to him Abijah, Attai, Ziza, and Shelomith.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/14-21.htm">1 Kings 14:21</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-43.htm">1 Kings 11:43</a></span><br />And Solomon rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David. And his son Rehoboam reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-1.htm">1 Kings 12:1</a></span><br />Then Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone there to make him king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-17.htm">1 Kings 12:17</a></span><br />but Rehoboam still reigned over the Israelites living in the cities of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-23.htm">1 Kings 12:23</a></span><br />“Tell Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah, all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and the rest of the people<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-24.htm">1 Kings 12:24</a></span><br />that this is what the LORD says: ‘You are not to go up and fight against your brothers, the Israelites. Each of you must return home, for this is My doing.’” So they listened to the word of the LORD and turned back according to the word of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/14-31.htm">1 Kings 14:31</a></span><br />And Rehoboam rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David; his mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite. And his son Abijam reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/12-1.htm">2 Chronicles 12:1</a></span><br />After Rehoboam had established his sovereignty and royal power, he and all Israel with him forsook the Law of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/12-13.htm">2 Chronicles 12:13</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/13-7.htm">2 Chronicles 13:7</a></span><br />Then worthless and wicked men gathered around him to resist Rehoboam son of Solomon when he was young, inexperienced, and unable to resist them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-7.htm">Matthew 1:7</a></span><br />Solomon the father of Rehoboam, Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1-17</a></span><br />This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-31.htm">Luke 3:31-32</a></span><br />the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David, / the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Sala, the son of Nahshon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-26.htm">1 Kings 11:26</a></span><br />Now Jeroboam son of Nebat was an Ephraimite from Zeredah whose mother was a widow named Zeruah. Jeroboam was a servant of Solomon, but he rebelled against the king,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-28.htm">1 Kings 11:28</a></span><br />Now Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor. So when Solomon noticed that the young man was industrious, he put him in charge of the whole labor force of the house of Joseph.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Which bore him children; Jeush, and Shamariah, and Zaham.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">Bare</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-16.htm">Beareth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">Bore</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-18.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-11.htm">Jeush</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-11.htm">Je'ush</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-5.htm">Shemariah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-5.htm">Shemari'ah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/11-20.htm">Bare</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-20.htm">Beareth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-20.htm">Bore</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-23.htm">Children</a> <a href="/genesis/36-5.htm">Jeush</a> <a href="/genesis/36-5.htm">Je'ush</a> <a href="/ezra/10-32.htm">Shemariah</a> <a href="/ezra/10-32.htm">Shemari'ah</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/11-1.htm">Rehoboam raising an army to subdue Israel, is forbidden by Shemaiah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/11-5.htm">He strengthens his kingdom with forts and provisions</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/11-13.htm">The priests and Levites, and such as feared God, forsaken by Jeroboam, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/11-17.htm">strengthen the kingdom of Judah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/11-18.htm">The wives and children of Rehoboam</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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/11.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/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>She bore sons to him:</b><br>This phrase refers to the offspring of Rehoboam, the son of Solomon and king of Judah. The mother mentioned here is Maacah, the favorite wife of Rehoboam. In the context of ancient Israel, lineage and descendants were crucial for maintaining dynastic continuity and fulfilling God's promises to David about his descendants ruling Israel. The birth of sons was particularly significant as they were potential heirs to the throne, ensuring the continuation of the Davidic line.<p><b>Jeush:</b><br>Jeush is the first son mentioned. His name means "he will help" or "he will support," which may reflect the hope or expectation placed upon him by his parents. Although not much is detailed about Jeush in the biblical narrative, his inclusion in the genealogy underscores the importance of family lineage in the chronicling of Israel's history. The name Jeush appears elsewhere in the Bible, indicating it was a common name, possibly reflecting a cultural or familial tradition.<p><b>Shemariah:</b><br>Shemariah, the second son, has a name meaning "kept by Yahweh" or "protected by the Lord." This name reflects a common practice of embedding the name of God (Yahweh) within personal names, signifying a dedication or hope for divine protection and favor. The use of such theophoric names was prevalent in Israelite culture, indicating a deep-seated belief in God's active role in the lives of His people.<p><b>and Zaham:</b><br>Zaham, the third son, has a name that is less common and its meaning is uncertain, though it may imply "fat" or "plump," possibly indicating prosperity or abundance. The mention of Zaham, like his brothers, serves to complete the record of Rehoboam's offspring, emphasizing the importance of documenting the royal lineage. The inclusion of these names in the biblical text highlights the chronicler's intent to provide a comprehensive account of the Davidic dynasty, which was central to the identity and hope of the nation of Judah.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/r/rehoboam.htm">Rehoboam</a></b><br>The son of Solomon and king of Judah, Rehoboam's reign is marked by division and conflict, as the kingdom of Israel splits into two.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/maacah.htm">Maacah</a></b><br>The wife of Rehoboam and mother of Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham. She is noted for her influence in the royal family and her lineage, being the granddaughter of Absalom.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jeush,_shemariah,_and_zaham.htm">Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham</a></b><br>Sons of Rehoboam and Maacah, their mention signifies the continuation of the Davidic line through Rehoboam.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom over which Rehoboam ruled after the division of Israel. It is significant as the lineage of David and the eventual birthplace of Jesus Christ.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/division_of_the_kingdom.htm">Division of the Kingdom</a></b><br>The context of this verse is the divided kingdom, where Rehoboam's rule is limited to Judah and Benjamin, following the rebellion led by Jeroboam.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_lineage.htm">The Importance of Lineage</a></b><br>The mention of Rehoboam's sons underscores the significance of family and lineage in God's plan. It reminds us of the importance of heritage and the role of family in spiritual legacy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_division.htm">Consequences of Division</a></b><br>The divided kingdom serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of disobedience and poor leadership. It encourages us to seek unity and wisdom in our communities and families.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_history.htm">God's Sovereignty in History</a></b><br>Despite human failures, God's plan continues through history. This reassures us that God is in control, even when circumstances seem chaotic.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/influence_of_relationships.htm">Influence of Relationships</a></b><br>Maacah's role as a mother and wife highlights the influence of relationships in shaping history. It challenges us to consider the impact of our relationships on our spiritual journey.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_rehoboam's_polygamy_align_biblically.htm">In 2 Chronicles 11:18-21, Rehoboam practices polygamy; how is this consistent with later biblical teachings that appear to discourage multiple spouses?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_2_chron._23_1-7_and_2_kings_11_differ.htm">Why do the details in 2 Chronicles 23:1-7 differ from the parallel account in 2 Kings 11, suggesting possible biblical inconsistencies?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/was_abijah's_mother_michaiah_or_maachah.htm">What was King Abijah's mother's name: Michaiah (2 Chronicles 13:2) or Maachah (2 Chronicles 11:20), given Absalom's only daughter was Tamar (2 Samuel 14:27)?</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>(19) <span class= "bld">Which bare.</span>--<span class= "ital">And she</span> (<span class= "ital">i.e.,</span> Mahalath) <span class= "ital">bare.</span><p><span class= "bld">Shamariah.</span>--<span class= "ital">Shemariah.</span> These sons of Rehoboam occur here only.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 19.</span> - (See last note.) If previous verse speaks of two wives of Rehoboam, of which wife (our Hebrew text being not "which bare," but "and she bare") were <span class="cmt_word">Jeush, Shamariah, and Zaham</span> the children? or of which respectively, if they express the children of both? As the words now stand, it can only be supposed, with all lexicons, that Abihail is mother of the three children on the two-wife supposition. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/11-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">She bore</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתֵּ֥לֶד</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tê·leḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3205.htm">Strong's 3205: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sons to him:</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּנִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(bā·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jeush,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְע֥וּשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(yə·‘ūš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3266.htm">Strong's 3266: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jeush -- 'he comes to help', an Edomite, also the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Shemariah,</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁמַרְיָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(šə·mar·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8114.htm">Strong's 8114: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shemariah -- 'Yah has kept', three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Zaham.</span><br /><span class="heb">זָֽהַם׃</span> <span class="translit">(zā·ham)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2093.htm">Strong's 2093: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zaham -- 'loathing', a son of Rehoboam</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/11-19.htm">2 Chronicles 11:19 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/11-19.htm">2 Chronicles 11:19 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/11-19.htm">2 Chronicles 11:19 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/11-19.htm">2 Chronicles 11:19 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/11-19.htm">2 Chronicles 11:19 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/11-19.htm">2 Chronicles 11:19 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/11-19.htm">2 Chronicles 11:19 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/11-19.htm">2 Chronicles 11:19 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/11-19.htm">2 Chronicles 11:19 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/11-19.htm">2 Chronicles 11:19 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/11-19.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 11:19 And she bore him sons: Jeush (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/11-18.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 11:18"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 11:18" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/11-20.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 11:20"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 11:20" /></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>