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◄ 2 Chronicles 12:8►
New International Version
They will, however, become subject to him, so that they may learn the difference between serving me and serving the kings of other lands.”

New Living Translation
But they will become his subjects, so they will know the difference between serving me and serving earthly rulers.”

English Standard Version
Nevertheless, they shall be servants to him, that they may know my service and the service of the kingdoms of the countries.”

Berean Standard Bible
Nevertheless, they will become his servants, so that they may learn the difference between serving Me and serving the kings of other lands.”

King James Bible
Nevertheless they shall be his servants; that they may know my service, and the service of the kingdoms of the countries.

New King James Version
Nevertheless they will be his servants, that they may distinguish My service from the service of the kingdoms of the nations.”

New American Standard Bible
But they will become his slaves, so that they may learnthe difference between My service and the service of the kingdoms of the countries.”

NASB 1995
“But they will become his slaves so that they may learn the difference between My service and the service of the kingdoms of the countries.”

NASB 1977
“But they will become his slaves so that they may learnthe difference between My service and the service of the kingdoms of the countries.”

Legacy Standard Bible
But they will become his slaves so that they may knowthe difference between My slavery and the slavery of the kingdoms of the countries.”

Amplified Bible
Nevertheless they will become his slaves, so that they may know [the difference between] My service and the service of the kingdoms of the countries.”

Christian Standard Bible
However, they will become his servants so that they may recognize the difference between serving me and serving the kingdoms of other lands.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
However, they will become his servants so that they may recognize the difference between serving Me and serving the kingdoms of other lands.”

American Standard Version
Nevertheless they shall be his servants, that they may know my service, and the service of the kingdoms of the countries.

Contemporary English Version
he will conquer and rule them. Then my people will know what it's like to serve a foreign king instead of serving me.

English Revised Version
Nevertheless they shall be his servants; that they may know my service, and the service of the kingdoms of the countries.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But they will become his servants so that they can learn the difference between serving me and serving foreign kings."

Good News Translation
but Shishak will conquer them, and they will learn the difference between serving me and serving earthly rulers."

International Standard Version
Nevertheless, they will become his slaves so they may learn to differentiate between what it means to serve me and to serve the kingdoms of these nations."

NET Bible
Yet they will become his subjects, so they can experience how serving me differs from serving the surrounding nations."

New Heart English Bible
Nevertheless they shall be his servants, that they may know my service, and the service of the kingdoms of the countries."

Webster's Bible Translation
Nevertheless they shall be his servants; that they may know my service, and the service of the kingdoms of the countries.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
Nevertheless, they will become his servants, so that they may learn the difference between serving Me and serving the kings of other lands.”

World English Bible
Nevertheless they will be his servants, that they may know my service, and the service of the kingdoms of the countries.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
but they become servants to him, and they know My service, and the service of the kingdoms of the lands.”

Young's Literal Translation
but they become servants to him, and they know My service, and the service of the kingdoms of the lands.'

Smith's Literal Translation
For they shall be to him for servants; and they shall know my service and the service of the kingdoms of the lands.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But yet they shall serve him, that they may know the difference between my service, and the service of a kingdom of the earth.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Yet truly, they shall serve him, so that they may know the difference between my servitude, and the servitude of a kingdom of the lands.”

New American Bible
But they shall be his servants. Then they will know what it is to serve me and what it is to serve the kingdoms of the earth.

New Revised Standard Version
Nevertheless they shall be his servants, so that they may know the difference between serving me and serving the kingdoms of other lands.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Nevertheless they shall be his servants, that they may know my service, and the service of the kingdoms of the countries.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Nevertheless they shall be his servants; that they may know My service, and the service of the kingdoms of the countries.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Nevertheless they shall be servants, and know my service, and the service of the kings of the earth.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Shishak Raids Jerusalem
…7When the LORD saw that they had humbled themselves, the word of the LORD came to Shemaiah, saying, “They have humbled themselves; I will not destroy them, but will soon grant them deliverance. My wrath will not be poured out on Jerusalem through Shishak.8Nevertheless,they will becomehisservants,so that they may learnthe difference between serving Meand servingthe kingsof other lands.”

Cross References
Exodus 14:12
Did we not say to you in Egypt, ‘Leave us alone so that we may serve the Egyptians’? For it would have been better for us to serve the Egyptians than to die in the wilderness.”

Deuteronomy 28:47-48
Because you did not serve the LORD your God with joy and gladness of heart in all your abundance, / you will serve your enemies the LORD will send against you in famine, thirst, nakedness, and destitution. He will place an iron yoke on your neck until He has destroyed you.

Judges 2:22
In this way I will test whether Israel will keep the way of the LORD by walking in it as their fathers did.”

1 Samuel 8:11-18
He said, “This will be the manner of the king who will reign over you: He will take your sons and appoint them to serve his own chariots and horses, and to run in front of his chariots. / He will appoint some for himself as commanders of thousands and of fifties, and others to plow his ground, to reap his harvest, and to make his weapons of war and equipment for his chariots. / And he will take your daughters to be perfumers, cooks, and bakers. ...

1 Kings 9:6-9
But if indeed you or your sons turn away from following Me and do not keep the commandments and statutes I have set before you, and if you go off to serve and worship other gods, / then I will cut off Israel from the land that I have given them, and I will banish from My presence this temple I have sanctified for My Name. Then Israel will become an object of scorn and ridicule among all peoples. / And when this temple has become a heap of rubble, all who pass by it will be appalled and will hiss and say, ‘Why has the LORD done such a thing to this land and to this temple?’ ...

Isaiah 10:5-6
Woe to Assyria, the rod of My anger; the staff in their hands is My wrath. / I will send him against a godless nation; I will dispatch him against a people destined for My rage, to take spoils and seize plunder, and to trample them down like clay in the streets.

Jeremiah 27:12
And to Zedekiah king of Judah I spoke the same message: “Put your necks under the yoke of the king of Babylon; serve him and his people, and live!

Ezekiel 20:32-33
When you say, ‘Let us be like the nations, like the peoples of the lands, serving wood and stone,’ what you have in mind will never come to pass. / As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, with a strong hand, an outstretched arm, and outpoured wrath I will rule over you.

Daniel 9:11-12
All Israel has transgressed Your law and turned away, refusing to obey Your voice; so the oath and the curse written in the Law of Moses the servant of God has been poured out on us, because we have sinned against You. / You have carried out the words spoken against us and against our rulers by bringing upon us a great disaster. For under all of heaven, nothing has ever been done like what has been done to Jerusalem.

Hosea 8:13
Though they offer sacrifices as gifts to Me, and though they eat the meat, the LORD does not accept them. Now He will remember their iniquity and punish their sins: They will return to Egypt.

Matthew 11:29-30
Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. / For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

John 8:34
Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin.

Romans 6:16-18
Do you not know that when you offer yourselves as obedient slaves, you are slaves to the one you obey, whether you are slaves to sin leading to death, or to obedience leading to righteousness? / But thanks be to God that, though you once were slaves to sin, you wholeheartedly obeyed the form of teaching to which you were committed. / You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness.

1 Corinthians 7:21-23
Were you a slave when you were called? Do not let it concern you—but if you can gain your freedom, take the opportunity. / For he who was a slave when he was called by the Lord is the Lord’s freedman. Conversely, he who was a free man when he was called is Christ’s slave. / You were bought at a price; do not become slaves of men.

Galatians 5:1
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery.


Treasury of Scripture

Nevertheless they shall be his servants; that they may know my service, and the service of the kingdoms of the countries.

Nevertheless

Nehemiah 9:36
Behold, weare servants this day, andfor the land that thou gavest unto our fathers to eat the fruit thereof and the good thereof, behold, weare servants in it:

Isaiah 26:13
O LORD our God,other lords beside thee have had dominion over us:but by thee only will we make mention of thy name.

that they may

Deuteronomy 28:47
Because thou servedst not the LORD thy God with joyfulness, and with gladness of heart, for the abundance of allthings;

Judges 3:1
Now theseare the nations which the LORD left, to prove Israel by them,even as manyof Israel as had not known all the wars of Canaan;

Jeremiah 10:24
O LORD, correct me, but with judgment; not in thine anger, lest thou bring me to nothing.

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2 Chronicles 12
1.Rehoboam, forsaking the Lord, is punished by Shishak
5.He and the princes, repenting at the preaching of Shemaiah,
7.are delivered from destruction, but not from spoil
13.The reign and death of Rehoboam














Nevertheless, they will become his servants
This phrase indicates a divine judgment and a shift in the political and spiritual status of the people. Historically, this refers to the Israelites becoming subjugated to Shishak, the king of Egypt, as a consequence of their disobedience to God. This servitude is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, where God allows foreign powers to dominate Israel as a form of discipline (Judges 2:14). Theologically, it underscores the sovereignty of God in using even foreign rulers to accomplish His purposes.

so that they may learn the difference
This part of the verse highlights the educational purpose behind the judgment. The Israelites are to gain understanding through their experience of servitude. Biblically, God often uses trials to teach His people important lessons (Hebrews 12:11). The concept of learning through hardship is a common biblical theme, emphasizing that God's discipline is meant to bring about repentance and growth.

between serving Me
Serving God is depicted throughout Scripture as a relationship of covenant and blessing. In the context of the Old Testament, serving God involves obedience to His laws and commands, which are designed for the well-being of His people (Deuteronomy 10:12-13). The service to God is characterized by freedom, peace, and prosperity when the covenant is upheld.

and serving the kings of other lands.
This phrase contrasts the service to God with the service to earthly rulers. Historically, serving foreign kings often meant harsh oppression and heavy burdens, as seen in the Israelites' experience in Egypt before the Exodus (Exodus 1:13-14). Theologically, this serves as a warning against idolatry and turning away from God, as such actions lead to bondage and suffering. The difference between serving God and serving human rulers is a recurring theme, emphasizing the superiority of God's rule and the futility of relying on human powers (1 Samuel 8:10-18).

Persons / Places / Events
1.Rehoboam
The son of Solomon and king of Judah, whose reign is marked by a division of the kingdom and subsequent invasion by Shishak, king of Egypt.

2.Shishak
The king of Egypt who invaded Judah during Rehoboam's reign, taking treasures from the temple and the royal palace.

3.Judah
The southern kingdom of Israel, ruled by Rehoboam, which faced consequences due to the king's and the people's unfaithfulness to God.

4.Jerusalem
The capital city of Judah, where the temple of the Lord was located and which was plundered by Shishak.

5.The Prophets
Specifically, Shemaiah, who warned Rehoboam and the leaders of Judah about the consequences of their unfaithfulness.
Teaching Points
Understanding Consequences
God's allowance of servitude under Shishak serves as a lesson in the consequences of turning away from Him. It is a reminder that our choices have spiritual and practical repercussions.

The Nature of True Service
Serving God is fundamentally different from serving earthly powers. God's service is rooted in love, freedom, and purpose, while earthly service often leads to bondage and loss.

Repentance and Humility
Rehoboam and the leaders humbled themselves, which led to a measure of deliverance. This teaches the importance of humility and repentance in restoring our relationship with God.

God's Sovereignty and Mercy
Even in judgment, God’s mercy is evident. He allows consequences to teach and guide His people back to Him, demonstrating His sovereign control and loving discipline.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1.What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 12:8?

2.How does 2 Chronicles 12:8 illustrate God's purpose in allowing adversity?

3.What can we learn about God's sovereignty from 2 Chronicles 12:8?

4.How does 2 Chronicles 12:8 connect to Hebrews 12:6 about discipline?

5.How should believers respond to challenges as seen in 2 Chronicles 12:8?

6.What does 2 Chronicles 12:8 teach about the consequences of forsaking God's law?

7.Why did God allow Israel to become servants in 2 Chronicles 12:8?

8.What does 2 Chronicles 12:8 teach about divine punishment and mercy?

9.How does 2 Chronicles 12:8 reflect God's sovereignty over nations?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 12?

11.(2 Chronicles 10) Why do some details in this chapter differ from or omit parts of the parallel account in 1 Kings 12?

12.Why does 1 Chronicles 18:12 credit Abishai with killing 18,000 Edomites, while 2 Samuel 8:13 attributes the same victory to David?

13.In 1 Chronicles 18:4, how do we reconcile the figure of 7,000 horsemen with 2 Samuel 8:4, which mentions 1,700 instead?

14.God sent his prophet to threaten David with how many years of famine? Seven (2 Samuel 24:13) Three (I Chronicles 21:12)
What Does 2 Chronicles 12:8 Mean
Nevertheless

2 Chronicles 12:8 opens with: “Nevertheless…”

• The word signals a merciful pivot. Though Judah has sinned, God restrains total judgment (cf.Psalm 103:10;Ezra 9:13).

• Rehoboam’s kingdom deserved destruction for abandoning the LORD (2 Chron 12:1), yet God chooses discipline over annihilation, preserving His covenant promise to David (2 Samuel 7:16).

• The verse reminds us that divine faithfulness tempers divine wrath (Lamentations 3:22-23).

they will become his servants

“they will become his servants” refers to Judah serving Egypt’s King Shishak.

• The nation that once left Egyptian slavery now tastes servitude again (Exodus 13:3).

• God hands His people to earthly masters when they reject His mastery (Judges 2:14).

• This subjugation is limited; God remains sovereign even while using pagan rulers as instruments (Isaiah 10:5-7).

so that they may learn

God’s purpose is educational, not merely punitive.

• Discipline intends correction (Hebrews 12:10-11).

• Affliction tutors hearts faster than prosperity (Psalm 119:71).

• The captivity becomes a classroom where Judah will rediscover dependence on the LORD (Jeremiah 24:5-7).

the difference between serving Me

Serving the LORD brings:

– Covenant security (Deuteronomy 28:1-14).

– Joyful worship (Psalm 100:2).

– Righteous freedom (John 8:36).

• God wants His people to remember that His yoke is easy and His burden light (Matthew 11:28-30).

and serving the kings of other lands

Earthly masters bring:

– Oppression and heavy taxation (1 Kings 12:4; 2 Chron 12:5-9).

– Idolatrous influence (2 Kings 17:7-12).

– Uncertain loyalties and eventual ruin (Psalm 146:3-4).

• Shishak strips the gold shields Solomon made (2 Chron 12:9), a vivid contrast to the glory of serving God.

• The experience clarifies that rejecting the LORD always exchanges true liberty for harsh bondage (Romans 6:16-21).

summary

2 Chronicles 12:8 reveals a gracious God who disciplines rather than destroys. Judah’s temporary servitude to Egypt is a divine lesson: serving the LORD leads to blessing and freedom, while serving earthly powers brings loss and bondage. The verse calls believers to embrace God’s sovereign lordship, remembering that His service is life-giving, and every alternative is slavery in disguise.

(8)Nevertheless they shall be.--For they shall become servants(i.e., tributaries)to him; scil., for a while.

That they may know (or,discern)my service, and the service of the kingdoms.--That they may learn by experience the difference between the easy yoke of their God, and the heavy burden of foreign tyranny, which was entailed upon them by deserting Him.

Kingdoms of the countries.--See1Chronicles 29:30.

Verse 8. - The genius of this verse, nevertheless, will quite admit of the Authorized Version rendering, proposed to be superseded in the last verse. This says life shall be spared, but still severe moral reckoning (that of servitude in a sense and tributariness) shall be taken with the transgressors and forsakers of the Lord! The contrast of God's service and that of men and the world again touchingly recalls the words of Christ (Matthew 11:28-30).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Nevertheless,
כִּ֥י(kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588:A relative conjunction

they will become
יִהְיוּ־(yih·yū-)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1961:To fall out, come to pass, become, be

his servants,
לַעֲבָדִ֑ים(la·‘ă·ḇā·ḏîm)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 5650:Slave, servant

so that they may learn
וְיֵדְעוּ֙(wə·yê·ḏə·‘ū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 3045:To know

the difference between serving
עֲב֣וֹדָתִ֔י(‘ă·ḇō·w·ḏā·ṯî)
Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 5656:Work of any kind

Me and serving
וַעֲבוֹדַ֖ת(wa·‘ă·ḇō·w·ḏaṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 5656:Work of any kind

the kings
מַמְלְכ֥וֹת(mam·lə·ḵō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 4467:Kingdom, sovereignty, dominion, reign

of other lands.”
הָאֲרָצֽוֹת׃(hā·’ă·rā·ṣō·wṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 776:Earth, land


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