Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But Abijah grew in strength. He married fourteen wives and had twenty-two sons and sixteen daughters. New Living Translation Meanwhile, Abijah of Judah grew more and more powerful. He married fourteen wives and had twenty-two sons and sixteen daughters. English Standard Version But Abijah grew mighty. And he took fourteen wives and had twenty-two sons and sixteen daughters. Berean Standard Bible But Abijah grew strong, married fourteen wives, and became the father of twenty-two sons and sixteen daughters. King James Bible But Abijah waxed mighty, and married fourteen wives, and begat twenty and two sons, and sixteen daughters. New King James Version But Abijah grew mighty, married fourteen wives, and begot twenty-two sons and sixteen daughters. New American Standard Bible But Abijah became powerful, and he took fourteen wives for himself, and fathered twenty-two sons and sixteen daughters. NASB 1995 But Abijah became powerful; and took fourteen wives to himself, and became the father of twenty-two sons and sixteen daughters. NASB 1977 But Abijah became powerful, and took fourteen wives to himself; and became the father of twenty-two sons and sixteen daughters. Legacy Standard Bible But Abijah became stronger; and he took fourteen wives to himself, and became the father of twenty-two sons and sixteen daughters. Amplified Bible But Abijah became powerful. He took fourteen wives for himself and fathered twenty-two sons and sixteen daughters. Christian Standard Bible However, Abijah grew strong, acquired fourteen wives, and fathered twenty-two sons and sixteen daughters. Holman Christian Standard Bible However, Abijah grew strong, acquired 14 wives, and fathered 22 sons and 16 daughters. American Standard Version But Abijah waxed mighty, and took unto himself fourteen wives, and begat twenty and two sons, and sixteen daughters. Contemporary English Version Abijah had a total of 14 wives, 22 sons, and 16 daughters. English Revised Version But Abijah waxed mighty, and took unto himself fourteen wives, and begat twenty and two sons, and sixteen daughters. GOD'S WORD® Translation But Abijah became strong. He married 14 wives and fathered 22 sons and 16 daughters. Good News Translation Abijah, however, grew more powerful. He had fourteen wives and fathered twenty-two sons and sixteen daughters. International Standard Version but Abijah continued to grow more powerful. He took fourteen wives for himself and fathered 22 sons and sixteen daughters. Majority Standard Bible But Abijah grew strong, married fourteen wives, and became the father of twenty-two sons and sixteen daughters. NET Bible Abijah's power grew; he had fourteen wives and fathered twenty-two sons and sixteen daughters. New Heart English Bible But Abijah grew mighty, and took to himself fourteen wives, and became the father of twenty-two sons, and sixteen daughters. Webster's Bible Translation But Abijah became mighty, and married fourteen wives, and begat twenty and two sons, and sixteen daughters. World English Bible But Abijah grew mighty and took for himself fourteen wives, and became the father of twenty-two sons and sixteen daughters. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Abijah strengthens himself, and takes fourteen wives for himself, and begets twenty-two sons and sixteen daughters; Young's Literal Translation And Abijah strengtheneth himself, and taketh to him fourteen wives, and begetteth twenty and two sons, and sixteen daughters, Smith's Literal Translation And Abijah will be strengthened, and he will take to him fourteen wives, and he will beget twenty and two sons, and sixteen daughters. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut Abia, being strengthened in his kingdom, took fourteen wives: and begot two and twenty sons, and sixteen daughters. Catholic Public Domain Version And so Abijah, having been strengthened in his authority, took fourteen wives. And he procreated twenty-two sons and sixteen daughters. New American Bible while Abijah continued to grow stronger. He married fourteen wives and fathered twenty-two sons and sixteen daughters. New Revised Standard Version But Abijah grew strong. He took fourteen wives, and became the father of twenty-two sons and sixteen daughters. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut Abijah became strong, and he married fourteen wives, and there were born to him twenty-two sons and sixteen daughters. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Abia was valiant and he took to himself fourteen wives, and twentysix male children were born to him and sixteen female children. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But Abijah waxed mighty, and took unto himself fourteen wives, and begot twenty and two sons, and sixteen daughters. Brenton Septuagint Translation But Abia strengthened himself, and took to himself fourteen wives, and he begot twenty-two sons, and sixteen daughters. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Civil War Against Jeroboam…20Jeroboam did not again recover his power during the days of Abijah, and the LORD struck him down and he died. 21But Abijah grew strong, married fourteen wives, and became the father of twenty-two sons and sixteen daughters. 22Now the rest of the acts of Abijah, along with his ways and his words, are written in the Treatise of the Prophet Iddo.… Cross References 1 Kings 11:3 He had seven hundred wives of royal birth and three hundred concubines—and his wives turned his heart away. 1 Kings 15:22 Then King Asa summoned all the men of Judah, with no exceptions, and they carried away the stones of Ramah and the timbers Baasha had used for building. And with these materials King Asa built up Geba of Benjamin, as well as Mizpah. 2 Chronicles 11:21 Rehoboam loved Maacah daughter of Absalom more than all his wives and concubines. In all, he had eighteen wives and sixty concubines, and he was the father of twenty-eight sons and sixty daughters. 1 Kings 14:21 Meanwhile, Rehoboam son of Solomon reigned in Judah. 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. 1 Kings 15:6 And there was war between the houses of Rehoboam and Jeroboam all the days of Abijam’s life. 1 Kings 15:8 And Abijam rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David, and his son Asa reigned in his place. 1 Kings 15:24 And Asa rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the city of his father David, and his son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place. 2 Chronicles 12:16 And Rehoboam rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. And his son Abijah reigned in his place. 2 Chronicles 14:1 Then Abijah rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. And his son Asa reigned in his place, and in his days the land was at peace for ten years. 2 Chronicles 15:17 The high places were not removed from Israel, but Asa’s heart was fully devoted all his days. 2 Chronicles 16:1 In the thirty-sixth year of Asa’s reign, Baasha king of Israel went up against Judah and fortified Ramah to prevent anyone from leaving or entering the territory of Asa king of Judah. 2 Chronicles 17:1 Asa’s son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place, and he strengthened himself against Israel. Matthew 1:7 Solomon the father of Rehoboam, Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asa. Matthew 1:8 Asa was the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah. Luke 3:10 The crowds asked him, “What then should we do?” Treasury of Scripture But Abijah waxed mighty, and married fourteen wives, and begat twenty and two sons, and sixteen daughters. waxed 2 Samuel 5:12,13 And David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake… fourteen wives 2 Chronicles 11:21 And Rehoboam loved Maachah the daughter of Absalom above all his wives and his concubines: (for he took eighteen wives, and threescore concubines; and begat twenty and eight sons, and threescore daughters.) begat Judges 8:30,31 And Gideon had threescore and ten sons of his body begotten: for he had many wives… Judges 9:5 And he went unto his father's house at Ophrah, and slew his brethren the sons of Jerubbaal, being threescore and ten persons, upon one stone: notwithstanding yet Jotham the youngest son of Jerubbaal was left; for he hid himself. Judges 10:4 And he had thirty sons that rode on thirty ass colts, and they had thirty cities, which are called Havothjair unto this day, which are in the land of Gilead. Jump to Previous Abijah Begat Begot Daughters Fourteen Great Grew Married Mighty Powerful Sixteen Strength Strengthened Strengtheneth Twenty Twenty-Two Waxed WivesJump to Next Abijah Begat Begot Daughters Fourteen Great Grew Married Mighty Powerful Sixteen Strength Strengthened Strengtheneth Twenty Twenty-Two Waxed Wives2 Chronicles 13 1. Abijah succeeding makes war against Jeroboam4. he declares the right of his cause 13. Trusting in God, he overcomes Jeroboam 21. The wives and children of Abijah But Abijah grew strong Abijah, the son of Rehoboam and grandson of Solomon, reigned as king of Judah. His strength is attributed to his military success and consolidation of power, particularly after his victory over Jeroboam, the king of Israel, as described earlier in 2 Chronicles 13. This victory was seen as a divine endorsement of his rule, reinforcing the Davidic line's legitimacy. The phrase "grew strong" suggests not only physical or military might but also political stability and influence, which were crucial for maintaining control over the kingdom. married fourteen wives and became the father of twenty-two sons and sixteen daughters Persons / Places / Events 1. AbijahThe king of Judah, son of Rehoboam, and grandson of Solomon. His reign is marked by a significant battle against Jeroboam, king of Israel. 2. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, consisting of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin, over which Abijah ruled. 3. Jeroboam The first king of the northern kingdom of Israel, who opposed Abijah in battle. 4. Rehoboam Abijah's father, whose reign saw the division of the united kingdom of Israel into the northern and southern kingdoms. 5. Battle of Mount Zemaraim A significant conflict between Abijah and Jeroboam, where Abijah's forces were victorious despite being outnumbered. Teaching Points Strength and ProsperityAbijah's growth in strength and prosperity is a reminder of God's provision and blessing, even amidst personal and national challenges. Family and Legacy The large family of Abijah reflects the importance of legacy and the continuation of God's promises through generations. Obedience to God's Commands Abijah's multiple marriages can be seen in light of Deuteronomy 17:17, reminding us of the importance of adhering to God's commands, even for leaders. God's Sovereignty in Leadership Despite human failings, God's purposes are fulfilled through the leaders He appoints, as seen in Abijah's victory over Jeroboam. Historical Context and Spiritual Lessons Understanding the historical context of Abijah's reign helps us draw spiritual lessons applicable to our lives today.(21) But Abijah waxed mighty.--And Abijah strengthened himself, after his life-and-death struggle with Jeroboam. (See on 2Chronicles 12:13.) And married fourteen wives, and begat twenty-two sons and sixteen daughters.--Abijah reigned only three years altogether. He must, therefore, have had most of these wives and children before his accession. (2Chronicles 11:21-23 may be said to imply this; see Note on 2Chronicles 11:23.) A stop should be placed after the first clause, thus: "And Abijah strengthened himself. And he took him fourteen wives, and begat twenty-two sons," etc. The two facts are merely placed side by side, though a tacit contrast may be suggested between the number of Abijah's off-spring, and the speedy extirpation of the house of Jeroboam. Verse 21. - Waxed mighty. For this our Authorized Version reads, "waxed fat and wanton" (Hebrew, יִתְחַזֵּק), and grew too like his father Rehoboam and his grandfather Solomon, forgetting the "Law" (Deuteronomy 17:17).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But Abijahאֲבִיָּ֔הוּ (’ă·ḇî·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 29: Abijah -- 'Yah is my father', an Israelite name grew strong, וַיִּתְחַזֵּ֣ק (way·yiṯ·ḥaz·zêq) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer married וַיִּ֨שָּׂא־ (way·yiś·śā-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take fourteen אַרְבַּ֣ע (’ar·ba‘) Number - feminine singular Strong's 702: Four wives, נָשִׁ֖ים (nā·šîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female and became the father וַיּ֗וֹלֶד (way·yō·w·leḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage of twenty-two עֶשְׂרִ֤ים (‘eś·rîm) Number - common plural Strong's 6242: Twenty, twentieth sons בָּנִ֔ים (bā·nîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1121: A son and sixteen וְשֵׁ֥שׁ (wə·šêš) Conjunctive waw | Number - feminine singular Strong's 8337: Six (a cardinal number) daughters. בָּנֽוֹת׃ (bā·nō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 1323: A daughter Links 2 Chronicles 13:21 NIV2 Chronicles 13:21 NLT 2 Chronicles 13:21 ESV 2 Chronicles 13:21 NASB 2 Chronicles 13:21 KJV 2 Chronicles 13:21 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 13:21 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 13:21 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 13:21 French Bible 2 Chronicles 13:21 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 13:21 But Abijah grew mighty and took (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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