2 Chronicles 10:3

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

So they sent for Jeroboam, and he and all Israel came to Rehoboam and said,

American Standard Version (1901)

And they sent and called him; and Jeroboam and all Israel came, and they spake to Rehoboam, saying,

Bible in Basic English

And they sent for him; and Jeroboam and all Israel came to Rehoboam and said,

Douay-Rheims 1899

And they sent for him, and he came with all Israel, and they spoke to Roboam, saying:

Free Bible Version

The Israelite leaders sent for him. Jereboam and all the Israelites went to talk with Rehoboam.

Geneva Bible 1599

And they sent and called him: so came Ieroboam and all Israel, and communed with Rehoboam, saying,

King James (Authorized) Version

And they sent and called him. So Jeroboam and all Israel came and spake to Rehoboam, saying,

Translation for Translators

So the leaders of the northern tribes summoned him, and he went with them to talk to Rehoboam. They said to Rehoboam,

Unlocked Literal Bible

So they sent and called him, and Jeroboam and all Israel came; they spoke to Rehoboam and said,

Noah Webster Bible

And they sent and called him. So Jeroboam and all Israel came and spoke to Rehoboam, saying,

World English Bible

They sent and called him; and Jeroboam and all Israel came, and they spoke to Rehoboam, saying,

Young's Literal Translation

and they send and call for him, and Jeroboam cometh in, and all Israel, and speak unto Rehoboam, saying,

Context

Rebellion against Rehoboam

²When Jeroboam son of Nebat heard about this, he returned from Egypt, where he had fled from King Solomon.³So they sent for Jeroboam, and he and all Israel came to Rehoboam and said,⁴“Your father put a heavy yoke on us. But now you should lighten the burden of your father’s service and the heavy yoke he put on us, and we will serve you.”

Sermons

The Lord Stirred Up the Spirit of Cyrus.

F.B. Meyer

Summary

In this verse, we see Rehoboam seeking counsel from the elders who had served his father Solomon, showing wisdom in seeking advice from those with experience. This decision reflects the importance of seeking wise counsel in making decisions, especially in matters of leadership and governance. By consulting the elders, Rehoboam demonstrates a willingness to listen and learn, which is essential for effective leadership. This act also highlights the value of humility and respect for the wisdom of those who have gone before us. Ultimately, this verse sets the stage for the events that follow in Rehoboam's reign as king.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

And they sent--rather, "for they had sent," &c. This is stated as the reason of Jeroboam's return from Egypt.