2 Chronicles 11:13
2 Chronicles 11:13 in Multiple Translations
Moreover, the priests and Levites from all their districts throughout Israel stood with Rehoboam.
¶ And the priests and the Levites that were in all Israel resorted to him out of all their coasts.
And the priests and the Levites that were in all Israel resorted to him out of all their border.
And the priests and Levites who were in all Israel came together to him from every part of their country.
The priests and Levites throughout Israel chose to side with Rehoboam.
And the Priests and the Leuites that were in all Israel, resorted vnto him out of all their coastes.
And the priests, and the Levites, that [are] in all Israel, have stationed themselves by him, out of all their border,
The priests and the Levites who were in all Israel stood with him out of all their territory.
And the priests and the Levites that were in all Israel resorted to him from all their borders.
And the priests and Levites, that were in all Israel, came to him out of all their seats,
The priests and other descendants of Levi throughout Israel supported Rehoboam.
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2 Chronicles 11:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הַ/כֹּהֲנִים֙
וְ/הַ/לְוִיִּ֔ם
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
בְּ/כָל
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
הִֽתְיַצְּב֥וּ
עָלָ֖י/ו
מִ/כָּל
גְּבוּלָֽ/ם
וְ/הַ/כֹּהֲנִים֙
kôhên
H3548
priest
Conj | Art | N-mp
וְ/הַ/לְוִיִּ֔ם
Lêvîyîy
H3881
Levi
Conj | Art | Ngmpa
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
בְּ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
הִֽתְיַצְּב֥וּ
yâtsab
H3320
to stand
V-Hithpael-Perf-3cp
עָלָ֖י/ו
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
מִ/כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
גְּבוּלָֽ/ם
gᵉbûwl
H1366
border
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 11:13
וְ/הַ/כֹּהֲנִים֙
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
Conj | Art | N-mp
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.
וְ/הַ/לְוִיִּ֔ם
Lêvîyîy
H3881
"Levi"
Conj | Art | Ngmpa
A Levite is a descendant of Levi, one of Jacob's 12 sons, mentioned in Genesis 29:34. Levi's brothers include Reuben, Simeon, and Judah. His descendants played a key role in Israel's spiritual life.
Definition: Someone from the tribe of Levi living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.34; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Gershon (H1648), Kohath (H6955), Merari (H4847) and Jochebed (H3115) Another name of le.vi (לֵוִי "Levi" H3878) § Levite, of Levi "joined to" 1) the descendants of Levi, the 3rd son of Jacob by Leah 1a) the tribe descended from Levi specially set aside by God for His service
Usage: Occurs in 258 OT verses. KJV: Leviite. See also: Exodus 4:14; 1 Chronicles 6:33; Ezra 6:20.
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
בְּ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
הִֽתְיַצְּב֥וּ
yâtsab
H3320
"to stand"
V-Hithpael-Perf-3cp
To stand or place something firmly is what this word means, and it's used in the Bible to describe presenting oneself or standing firm in faith, as seen in the book of Psalms.
Definition: 1) to place, set, stand, set or station oneself, present oneself 1a) (Hithpael) to station oneself, take one's stand, stand, present oneself, stand with someone Aramaic equivalent: ye.tsav (יְצַב "to know" H3321)
Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: present selves, remaining, resort, set (selves), (be able to, can, with-) stand (fast, forth, -ing, still, up). See also: Exodus 2:4; 1 Samuel 17:16; Psalms 2:2.
עָלָ֖י/ו
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
מִ/כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
גְּבוּלָֽ/ם
gᵉbûwl
H1366
"border"
N-ms | Suff
This word refers to a boundary or border, like the borders of the Promised Land in Numbers 34:1-12. It can also mean a region or territory, as in the borders of Israel in 1 Kings 8:65.
Definition: : boundary 1) border, territory 1a) border 1b) territory (enclosed within boundary) 1c) region, territory (of darkness) (fig.) Also means: ge.vul (גְּבוּל ": area" H1366H)
Usage: Occurs in 196 OT verses. KJV: border, bound, coast, [idiom] great, landmark, limit, quarter, space. See also: Genesis 10:19; Joshua 19:33; Psalms 78:54.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 11:13
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Context — Jeroboam Forsakes the Priests and Levites
11He strengthened their fortifications and put officers in them, with supplies of food, oil, and wine.
12He also put shields and spears in all the cities and strengthened them greatly. So Judah and Benjamin belonged to him.
13Moreover, the priests and Levites from all their districts throughout Israel stood with Rehoboam.
14For the Levites left their pasturelands and their possessions and went to Judah and Jerusalem, because Jeroboam and his sons had rejected them as priests of the LORD. 15And Jeroboam appointed his own priests for the high places and for the goat demons and calf idols he had made.2 Chronicles 11:13 Summary
In 2 Chronicles 11:13, we see that the priests and Levites stood with Rehoboam because they were faithful to the Lord and recognized Rehoboam as the rightful king of Judah. This shows us the importance of loyalty and commitment to the Lord, as seen in Psalm 119:30-32. Just like the priests and Levites, we can demonstrate our loyalty to the Lord by following His commands and trusting in His promises, as seen in Deuteronomy 11:1 and Jeremiah 29:11. By standing with the Lord, we can experience His presence and guidance in our lives, as promised in Matthew 28:20 and Hebrews 13:5-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the priests and Levites stand with Rehoboam in 2 Chronicles 11:13?
The priests and Levites stood with Rehoboam because they were faithful to the Lord and recognized Rehoboam as the rightful king of Judah, as seen in 1 Kings 11:29-39 and 1 Kings 12:1-24, where the Lord had appointed Rehoboam to rule over Judah.
What does it mean that the priests and Levites were from 'all their districts throughout Israel' in 2 Chronicles 11:13?
This phrase means that the priests and Levites came from all the different regions of Israel, indicating their widespread support for Rehoboam and their commitment to the Lord, similar to the gathering of the Israelites in Deuteronomy 12:5-7.
How does 2 Chronicles 11:13 relate to the rest of the chapter?
This verse is part of a larger narrative about the division of Israel and Judah, and it highlights the loyalty of the priests and Levites to Rehoboam and the Lord, which is contrasted with the actions of Jeroboam in 2 Chronicles 11:14-15, who rejected the Lord's priests and appointed his own, as seen in 1 Samuel 2:30-31 and 1 Kings 12:25-33.
What can we learn from the example of the priests and Levites in 2 Chronicles 11:13?
We can learn about the importance of faithfulness, loyalty, and commitment to the Lord, as seen in Psalm 119:30-32 and Hebrews 13:7-9, where the authors encourage believers to remain faithful to the Lord and to follow the examples of those who have gone before us, such as the priests and Levites in this verse.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to 'stand with' the Lord, and how can I demonstrate my loyalty to Him in my daily life, as seen in Romans 12:1-2 and 1 Corinthians 10:31?
- How can I, like the priests and Levites, remain faithful to the Lord even in the face of opposition or uncertainty, as encouraged in Isaiah 40:31 and 2 Timothy 4:7-8?
- What are some ways that I can show my commitment to the Lord and to His people, as seen in Acts 2:42-47 and Galatians 6:2?
- How can I balance my loyalty to the Lord with my relationships with others, as seen in Matthew 10:34-39 and 1 John 4:7-12?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 11:13
And the priests and the Levites, that were in all Israel,.... In the ten tribes, in the cities assigned to them therein: resorted to him out of all their coasts; as to their rightful sovereign, and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 11:13
And the priests and the Levites that were in all Israel resorted to him out of all their coasts. The priests and the Levites ... resorted to him out of all their coasts.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 11:13
2 Chronicles 11:13 And the priests and the Levites that [were] in all Israel resorted to him out of all their coasts.Ver. 13. And the priests and the Levites.] This was to be like their worthy predecessors. For Jeroboam and his sons.] Who were as active against the truth as their father. See 1 Kings 12:28. One main reason might be, to possess their cities and lands. The church bread is sweet bread, said William Rufus.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 11:13
(c) THE PRIESTS AND LEVITES, AND ALL WHO ARE TO THE WORSHIP, DESERT THE KINGDOM (2 Chronicles 11:13-17). This section also is peculiar to the chronicler, though indirectly confirmed by the notices in 1 Kings 12:31; 1 Kings 13:33. (13) Resorted to him.—Presented themselves before him (Job 1:6; Job 2:1). Coasts.—Border, domain. The term “Lévites” is here used in the general sense as including the priests.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 11:13
13. resorted to him] Lit. took their stand by him. all their coasts] R.V. all their border.