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class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Adoraim, and Lachish, and Azekah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Adoraim, and Lachish, and Azekah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the two mounds, and Lachish, and Azekah,<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 Aduram, and Lachis, and Azecha, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />then too Adoram, and Lachish, and Azekah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Adoraim, Lachish, Azekah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Adoraim, Lachish, Azekah,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he set the one in Beth-el, and the other he put in Dan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he put one in Bayth Eil and the other he put in Dan.<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 Adoraim, and Lachish, and Azekah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and Adorai, and Lachis, and Azeca,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/11-9.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=2635" 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 Fortifies Judah</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>Gath, Mareshah, Ziph, <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><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/115.htm" title="115: ’ă·ḏō·w·ra·yim (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps two hills, a city in Judah. Dual from 'adar; double mound; Adorajim, a place in Palestine.">Adoraim,</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/3923.htm" title="3923: lā·ḵîš (N-proper-fs) -- A Canaanite city S.W. of Jer. From an unused root of uncertain meaning; Lakish, a place in Palestine.">Lachish,</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/5825.htm" title="5825: ‘ă·zê·qāh (N-proper-fs) -- A place in Judah. From azaq; tilled; Azekah, a place in Palestine.">Azekah,</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron, the fortified cities in Judah and Benjamin.…<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/12-25.htm">1 Kings 12:25</a></span><br />Then Jeroboam built Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim and lived there. And from there he went out and built Penuel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-27.htm">1 Kings 12:27-28</a></span><br />If these people go up to offer sacrifices in the house of the LORD at Jerusalem, their hearts will return to their lord, Rehoboam king of Judah; then they will kill me and return to Rehoboam king of Judah.” / After seeking advice, the king made two golden calves and said to the people, “Going up to Jerusalem is too much for you. Here, O Israel, are your gods, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-33.htm">1 Kings 12:33</a></span><br />On the fifteenth day of the eighth month, a month of his own choosing, Jeroboam offered sacrifices on the altar he had set up in Bethel. So he ordained a feast for the Israelites, offered sacrifices on the altar, and burned incense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/14-17.htm">1 Kings 14:17</a></span><br />Then Jeroboam’s wife got up and departed for Tirzah, and as soon as she stepped over the threshold of the house, the boy died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/10-17.htm">2 Chronicles 10:17</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="/2_chronicles/12-4.htm">2 Chronicles 12:4</a></span><br />He captured the fortified cities of Judah and came as far as Jerusalem.<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/13-19.htm">2 Chronicles 13:19</a></span><br />Abijah pursued Jeroboam and captured some cities from him: Bethel, Jeshanah, and Ephron, along with their villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/15-33.htm">Joshua 15:33-36</a></span><br />These were in the foothills: Eshtaol, Zorah, Ashnah, / Zanoah, En-gannim, Tappuah, Enam, / Jarmuth, Adullam, Socoh, Azekah, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/19-41.htm">Joshua 19:41-43</a></span><br />The territory of their inheritance included Zorah, Eshtaol, Ir-shemesh, / Shaalabbin, Aijalon, Ithlah, / Elon, Timnah, Ekron,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/1-35.htm">Judges 1:35</a></span><br />And the Amorites were determined to dwell in Mount Heres, Aijalon, and Shaalbim. But when the house of Joseph grew in strength, they pressed the Amorites into forced labor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/18-12.htm">Judges 18:12</a></span><br />They went up and camped at Kiriath-jearim in Judah. That is why the place west of Kiriath-jearim is called Mahaneh-dan to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/2-1.htm">Matthew 2:1</a></span><br />After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/2-5.htm">Matthew 2:5-6</a></span><br />“In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written: / ‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah, for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of My people Israel.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/2-16.htm">Matthew 2:16</a></span><br />When Herod saw that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was filled with rage. Sending orders, he put to death all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, according to the time he had learned from the Magi.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Adoraim, and Lachish, and Azekah,</p><p class="hdg">Lachish</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/32-9.htm">2 Chronicles 32:9</a></b></br> After this did Sennacherib king of Assyria send his servants to Jerusalem, (but he <i>himself laid siege</i> against Lachish, and all his power with him,) unto Hezekiah king of Judah, and unto all Judah that <i>were</i> at Jerusalem, saying,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/10-5.htm">Joshua 10:5,11</a></b></br> Therefore the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, the king of Eglon, gathered themselves together, and went up, they and all their hosts, and encamped before Gibeon, and made war against it… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/15-35.htm">Joshua 15:35,39</a></b></br> Jarmuth, and Adullam, Socoh, and Azekah, … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/17-1.htm">Azekah</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-1.htm">Aze'kah</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-17.htm">Lachish</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/11-30.htm">Azekah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-30.htm">Aze'kah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-27.htm">Lachish</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>Adoraim</b><br>Adoraim is a city mentioned in the context of Rehoboam's fortification efforts. It is located in the hill country of Judah. The name Adoraim means "two hills" or "double mound," which may describe its geographical features. Historically, Adoraim was a strategic location for defense against potential invasions from the south. This city is not frequently mentioned in the Bible, but its inclusion here highlights its importance in the defensive network established by Rehoboam. The fortification of Adoraim reflects the broader theme of preparing for conflict and ensuring the security of the kingdom, a common concern for the kings of Judah.<p><b>Lachish</b><br>Lachish was a significant city in the Shephelah region, known for its strong fortifications and strategic importance. It was one of the major cities of Judah and played a crucial role in the defense against invasions, particularly from the Philistines and later the Assyrians. Archaeological excavations at Lachish have uncovered evidence of its fortifications, including a large city gate and walls. Lachish is mentioned several times in the Bible, including in the accounts of the Assyrian siege during the reign of King Hezekiah. The city's fortification by Rehoboam underscores its importance as a military stronghold and a center of administration and commerce.<p><b>Azekah</b><br>Azekah was another fortified city in the Shephelah, located near the Valley of Elah, where David famously defeated Goliath. Its position made it a key defensive site against incursions from the west. Azekah is mentioned in the context of several biblical battles, including the Amorite kings' defeat by Joshua and the Philistine encampment during the time of Saul. The fortification of Azekah by Rehoboam is part of his broader strategy to protect Judah from external threats. The city's historical and biblical significance is further highlighted by its mention in the Lachish Letters, which describe the Babylonian invasion during the time of Jeremiah.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/adoraim.htm">Adoraim</a></b><br>A fortified city in Judah, built by Rehoboam as part of his defensive strategy. Its exact location is uncertain, but it is believed to be in the southern part of Judah.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/l/lachish.htm">Lachish</a></b><br>An important city in the Shephelah region of Judah, known for its strategic military significance. It was one of the cities fortified by Rehoboam to protect against potential invasions.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/azekah.htm">Azekah</a></b><br>Another fortified city in the Shephelah, mentioned in the context of Rehoboam's efforts to strengthen Judah's defenses. It played a role in various military campaigns throughout biblical history.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/rehoboam.htm">Rehoboam</a></b><br>The son of Solomon and king of Judah, who fortified these cities to protect his kingdom after the division of Israel.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/division_of_the_kingdom.htm">Division of the Kingdom</a></b><br>The event following Solomon's reign, where the united kingdom of Israel split into the northern kingdom (Israel) and the southern kingdom (Judah), with Rehoboam ruling over Judah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_preparation.htm">The Importance of Preparation</a></b><br>Rehoboam's fortification of cities like Adoraim, Lachish, and Azekah underscores the need for preparation and vigilance in our spiritual lives. Just as Rehoboam prepared for physical threats, we must prepare for spiritual challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god_over_human_strength.htm">Trust in God Over Human Strength</a></b><br>While Rehoboam's actions were prudent, the ultimate security of Judah depended on their faithfulness to God. Our reliance should be on God rather than solely on our own efforts or defenses.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/learning_from_history.htm">Learning from History</a></b><br>The division of the kingdom serves as a reminder of the consequences of disobedience and poor leadership. We should learn from past mistakes to avoid repeating them in our personal and communal lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_and_division.htm">Unity and Division</a></b><br>The split of Israel into two kingdoms highlights the destructive nature of division. In our communities and churches, we should strive for unity and reconciliation, seeking to heal divisions rather than exacerbate them.<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_to_reconcile_2_chron_11_5-10_with_archaeology.htm">How do we reconcile 2 Chronicles 11:5-10, which describes Rehoboam's extensive city fortifications, with the lack of clear archaeological evidence for such large-scale construction?</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>(9) <span class= "bld">Adoraim.</span>--<span class= "ital">D-ra;</span> a village about seven and a-half miles south west of Hebron. Called <span class= "greekheb">?????</span> <a href="//apocrypha.org/1_maccabees/13-20.htm" title="And after this came Tryphon to invade the land, and destroy it, going round about by the way that leadeth unto Adora: but Simon and his host marched against him in every place, wheresoever he went.">1 Maccabees 13:20</a>, and often mentioned by Josephus in connection with Marissa (Mareshah). The name is not found elsewhere in the Old Testament.<p><span class= "bld">Lachish.</span>--<span class= "ital">Um Lakis;</span> a ruined city on a round hill, seven hours west of <span class= "ital">Beit-jibrin,</span> on the road from Hebron to Gaza (<a href="/joshua/10-3.htm" title="Why Adonizedec king of Jerusalem, sent to Hoham king of Hebron, and to Piram king of Jarmuth, and to Japhia king of Lachish, and to Debir king of Eglon, saying,">Joshua 10:3</a>; <a href="/joshua/15-39.htm" title="Lachish, and Bozkath, and Eglon,">Joshua 15:39</a>).<p><span class= "bld">Azekah.</span>--Uncertain; near Socoh (<a href="/1_samuel/17-1.htm" title="Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Shochoh, which belongs to Judah, and pitched between Shochoh and Azekah, in Ephesdammim.">1Samuel 17:1</a>; <a href="/joshua/10-10.htm" title="And the LORD discomfited them before Israel, and slew them with a great slaughter at Gibeon, and chased them along the way that goes up to Bethhoron, and smote them to Azekah, and to Makkedah.">Joshua 10:10</a>; <a href="/joshua/15-35.htm" title="Jarmuth, and Adullam, Socoh, and Azekah,">Joshua 15:35</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Adoraim</span>. This name is not found anywhere else. The meaning of the word is "two heaps," and very probably describes the physical features of the site. It is probably the modern <span class="accented">Dura.</span> Its site is otherwise unknown. Lachish (see <a href="/joshua/15-39.htm">Joshua 15:39</a>; also Joshua 10:3; 12:11); probably the modern <span class="accented">Um Lakis</span>, that lies on the road to Gaza. Other interesting references are <a href="/2_kings/14-19.htm">2 Kings 14:19</a>; <a href="/2_kings/18-14.htm">2 Kings 18:14-17</a>; <a href="/2_kings/19-8.htm">2 Kings 19:8</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/11-30.htm">Nehemiah 11:30</a>; <a href="/micah/1-13.htm">Micah 1:13</a>. Azekha (see <a href="/joshua/15-35.htm">Joshua 15:35</a>; also Joshua 10:10); it was in the Shefelah (see also <a href="/1_samuel/17-1.htm">1 Samuel 17:1</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/11-30.htm">Nehemiah 11:30</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/34-7.htm">Jeremiah 34:7</a>). The site of it is not identified. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/11-9.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">Adoraim,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲדוֹרַ֥יִם</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḏō·w·ra·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_115.htm">Strong's 115: </a> </span><span class="str2">Adoraim -- perhaps 'two hills', a city in Judah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Lachish,</span><br /><span class="heb">לָכִ֖ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(lā·ḵîš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3923.htm">Strong's 3923: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lachish -- a Canaanite city Southwest of Jerusalem</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Azekah,</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲזֵקָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·zê·qāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5825.htm">Strong's 5825: </a> </span><span class="str2">Azekah -- a place in Judah</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/11-9.htm">2 Chronicles 11:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/11-9.htm">2 Chronicles 11:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/11-9.htm">2 Chronicles 11:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/11-9.htm">2 Chronicles 11:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/11-9.htm">2 Chronicles 11:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/11-9.htm">2 Chronicles 11:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/11-9.htm">2 Chronicles 11:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/11-9.htm">2 Chronicles 11:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/11-9.htm">2 Chronicles 11:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/11-9.htm">2 Chronicles 11:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/11-9.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 11:9 And Adoraim and Lachish and Azekah (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/11-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 11:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 11:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/11-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 11:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 11:10" /></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>