2 Chronicles 10:17

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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

Complete Jewish Bible:

But as for the people of Isra'el living in the cities of Y'hudah, Rechav'am ruled over them.

Berean Standard Bible:

but Rehoboam still reigned over the Israelites living in the cities of Judah.

American Standard Version:

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

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

But as for the children^{H1121} of Israel^{H3478} that dwelt^{H3427} in the cities^{H5892} of Judah^{H3063}, Rehoboam^{H7346} reigned^{H4427} over them.

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Commentary for 2 Chronicles 10:17

2 Chronicles 10:17 is a verse that captures a pivotal moment in the history of ancient Israel. The historical context of this verse is the division of the united kingdom of Israel into two separate kingdoms: the northern Kingdom of Israel and the southern Kingdom of Judah. This division occurred after the death of King Solomon, when his son, Rehoboam, took the throne.

The verse specifically addresses the situation following Rehoboam's harsh response to the northern tribes' request for more lenient treatment. The tribes of Israel, feeling oppressed by Solomon's policies which were continued by Rehoboam, sought relief. When Rehoboam rejected their plea and threatened them with even harsher rule, the northern tribes rebelled, leading to the split of the kingdom.

In 2 Chronicles 10:17, the focus is on the aftermath of this rebellion. The verse states that although the northern tribes seceded and made Jeroboam their king, Rehoboam still reigned over the children of Israel who lived in the cities of Judah. This indicates that Rehoboam's authority was reduced to the southern kingdom, which included the tribes of Judah and Benjamin, with Jerusalem as its capital.

The themes present in this verse include the consequences of poor leadership, the division within a nation due to internal strife, and the enduring impact of decisions made by those in power. It also touches on the theme of identity, as the people of Judah remained under Rehoboam's rule, maintaining a distinct identity from their northern counterparts. This event set the stage for the ongoing history of the two kingdoms, which would often find themselves at odds with each other until both were eventually conquered and exiled.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H1121
   There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בֵּן
   Transliteration: bên
   Pronunciation: bane
   Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
   
2. Strong's Number: H3478
   There are 2229 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יִשְׂרָאֵל
   Transliteration: Yisrâʼêl
   Pronunciation: yis-raw-ale'
   Description: from שָׂרָה and אֵל; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity; Israel.
   
3. Strong's Number: H3427
   There are 980 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָשַׁב
   Transliteration: yâshab
   Pronunciation: yaw-shab'
   Description: a primitive root; properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry; (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry.
   
4. Strong's Number: H5892
   There are 937 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עִיר
   Transliteration: ʻîyr
   Pronunciation: eer
   Description: or (in the plural) עָר; or עָיַר; (Judges 10:4), from עוּר; a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post); Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town.
   
5. Strong's Number: H3063
   There are 754 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְהוּדָה
   Transliteration: Yᵉhûwdâh
   Pronunciation: yeh-hoo-daw'
   Description: from יָדָה; celebrated; Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory; Judah.
   
6. Strong's Number: H7346
   There are 41 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: רְחַבְעָם
   Transliteration: Rᵉchabʻâm
   Pronunciation: rekh-ab-awm'
   Description: from רָחַב and עַם; a people has enlarged; Rechabam, an Israelite king; Rehoboam.
   
7. Strong's Number: H4427
   There are 284 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מָלַךְ
   Transliteration: mâlak
   Pronunciation: maw-lak'
   Description: a primitive root; to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel; consult, [idiom] indeed, be (make, set a, set up) king, be (make) queen, (begin to, make to) reign(-ing), rule, [idiom] surely.