2 Chronicles 11:8
2 Chronicles 11:8 in Multiple Translations
Gath, Mareshah, Ziph,
And Gath, and Mareshah, and Ziph,
and Gath, and Mareshah, and Ziph,
And Gath and Mareshah and Ziph
Gath, Mareshah, Ziph,
And Gath, and Maresha, and Ziph,
and Gath, and Mareshah, and Ziph,
Gath, Mareshah, Ziph,
And Gath, and Mareshah, and Ziph,
And Geth, and Maresa, and Ziph,
Gath, Mareshah,
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2 Chronicles 11:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֶת
גַּ֥ת
וְ/אֶת
מָרֵשָׁ֖ה
וְ/אֶת
זִֽיף
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
גַּ֥ת
Gath
H1661
Gath
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
מָרֵשָׁ֖ה
Marʼêshâh
H4762
Mareshah
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
זִֽיף
Zîyph
H2128
Ziph
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 11:8
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
גַּ֥ת
Gath
H1661
"Gath"
N-proper
Gath was a major city of the Philistines, the same people who lived in Goliath's hometown, and its name means winepress in Hebrew.
Definition: § Gath = "winepress" one of the five royal or chief cities of the Philistines and the native city of Goliath
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: Gath. See also: Joshua 11:22; 2 Samuel 21:20; Psalms 56:1.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
מָרֵשָׁ֖ה
Marʼêshâh
H4762
"Mareshah"
N-proper
Mareshah was a city in the lowlands of Judah and also the name of a man from the tribe of Judah, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:21.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.21; son of: Laadah (H3935) § Mareshah = "crest of a hill" one of the cities in the lowlands of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Mareshah. See also: Joshua 15:44; 2 Chronicles 14:8; Micah 1:15.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
זִֽיף
Zîyph
H2128
"Ziph"
N-proper
Ziph was a Judahite, son of Jehallelel, and brother of Ziphah and others. His name means battlement and he is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:16. There was also a city in Judah named Ziph.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.16; son of: Jehallelel (H3094); brother of: Ziphah (H2129), Tiria (H8493) and Asarel (H0840) § Ziph = "battlement" 1) a son of Jehaleleel, a descendant of Judah, and brother of Ziphah 2) a city in southern Judah, between Ithnan and Telem 3) a city of Judah, southeast of Hebron, between Carmel and Juttah in the highland district
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Ziph. See also: Joshua 15:24; 1 Samuel 23:24; 2 Chronicles 11:8.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 11:8
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- 2 Chronicles 11:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 11:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 11:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 11:8
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 11:8
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 11:8
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 11:8
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 11:8
Context — Rehoboam Fortifies Judah
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalms 54:1 | Save me, O God, by Your name, and vindicate me by Your might! |
| 2 | Joshua 15:24 | Ziph, Telem, Bealoth, |
| 3 | 1 Samuel 23:19 | Then the Ziphites came up to Saul at Gibeah and said, “Is not David hiding among us in the strongholds at Horesh, on the hill of Hachilah south of Jeshimon? |
| 4 | Joshua 15:44 | Keilah, Achzib, and Mareshah—nine cities, along with their villages. |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 18:1 | Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Gath and its villages from the hand of the Philistines. |
| 6 | 1 Samuel 23:14 | And David stayed in the wilderness strongholds and in the hill country of the Wilderness of Ziph. Day after day Saul searched for him, but God would not deliver David into his hand. |
2 Chronicles 11:8 Summary
This verse lists some of the cities that Rehoboam built up to protect his kingdom, including Gath, Mareshah, and Ziph. Just like Rehoboam built up these cities, we can build up our own spiritual defenses by seeking wisdom and guidance from God, as seen in Proverbs 24:3-4. We can also learn from Rehoboam's example about the importance of taking practical steps to secure our spiritual well-being, just like he took practical steps to secure his kingdom, as seen in 2 Chronicles 11:5-10. By doing so, we can trust in God's protection and provision, just like Rehoboam did, and live a life that is pleasing to Him, as seen in 2 Chronicles 11:17.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the cities listed in 2 Chronicles 11:8?
The cities listed, including Gath, Mareshah, and Ziph, were part of the fortified cities in Judah and Benjamin, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 11:10, which were built up by Rehoboam for protection and defense, similar to the cities built by Solomon in 1 Kings 9:15-19.
Why did Rehoboam build up these specific cities?
Rehoboam built up these cities to protect his kingdom from potential threats, as seen in 2 Chronicles 11:1-4, where Jeroboam and all Israel came to fight against Rehoboam, and in 2 Chronicles 12:2-4, where Egypt attacked Jerusalem.
What can we learn from the fact that Rehoboam built up these cities?
We can learn that Rehoboam was taking practical steps to secure his kingdom, which is similar to the principle in Proverbs 24:3-4, where it says that a house is built by wisdom, and a kingdom is secured by wise planning and preparation.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
This verse is part of a larger list of cities that Rehoboam built up, as seen in 2 Chronicles 11:5-10, which highlights Rehoboam's efforts to establish and secure his kingdom, and sets the stage for the rest of the chapter, which discusses the spiritual state of the kingdom in 2 Chronicles 11:13-17.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can build up my own spiritual defenses, just like Rehoboam built up these cities?
- How can I apply the principle of wise planning and preparation to my own life, as seen in Rehoboam's actions?
- What are some potential threats or challenges that I face in my own life, and how can I prepare for them, just like Rehoboam prepared for potential attacks on his kingdom?
- What can I learn from Rehoboam's example about the importance of taking practical steps to secure my spiritual well-being?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 11:8
And Gath,.... Which cannot be that Gath which was one of the principalities of the Philistines, but a city in the tribe of Judah; though of it we nowhere else read; unless this is the same with
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 11:8
He built even Bethlehem, and Etam, and Tekoa, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 11:8
(8) Gath.—Uncertain. Perhaps in the Wady-el-Gat north of Ascalon. (See 1 Kings 2:39 and 1 Chronicles 18:1, from a comparison of which it appears that, under Solomon, Gath was ruled by a vassal king.) Mareshah.—Marash; a ruin two miles south of Beit-jibrin, Eleutheropolis (Joshua 15:44; 2 Chronicles 14:9). Ziph.—Tel Zif; ruins about one hour and a quarter south east of Hebron (Joshua 15:55; 1 Samuel 23:14, seqq.) Another Judean Ziph is mentioned (Joshua 15:24).
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 11:8
8. Gath] Cp. 1 Chronicles 18:1. Mareshah] in the Shephelah south of the modern Beit Jibrin. Cp. 2 Chronicles 14:9; 2 Chronicles 20:37. Ziph] Probably Tell-Zif south of Hebron.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 11:8
For Gath, see Joshua 13:3 note. Its native king, Achish 1 Kings 2:39, is to he regarded, not as an independent monarch, but as one of the many vassal-kings over whom Solomon reigned 2 Chronicles 9:23.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 11:8
8. Gath — See note on 1 Samuel 5:8. Mareshah… Ziph — Joshua 15:44; Joshua 15:55.
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 11:8
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A Personal Promise by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of David from the book of 1 Samuel. David goes from being an unknown shepherd boy to a famous warrior and leader of the army. Howeve |
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(1 Samuel) Strengthening Your Hand in God by David Guzik | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of David in 1 Samuel 23 and his response to a difficult situation. David finds himself in a dark and challenging time, but instead |