2 Chronicles 12:4 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And he took the fenced cities which pertained to Judah, and came to Jerusalem.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

He captured the fortified cities that belonged to Judah and marched toward Jerusalem.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes how an enemy successfully conquered Judah's strongest defensive cities and was now approaching the capital.

📚 Historical Context

During the reign of King Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, the kingdom of Judah had turned away from God's laws, weakening their defenses and inviting foreign threats. As a result, Shishak, the king of Egypt, launched an invasion, capturing several fortified cities in Judah as he advanced toward Jerusalem. This event reflects the biblical pattern of God's judgment on unfaithfulness, as warned by the prophet Shemaiah.

←

Previous2 Chronicles 12:3

Next2 Chronicles 12:5

→

Explore Similar Verses

Jeremiah 38:28

So Jeremiah stayed locked up in that prison courtyard right up until the day Jerusalem fell to the enemy. He was literally there watching it all go down.

Jeremiah 52:14

The entire Babylonian army that came with their commander completely tore down every wall around Jerusalem.

Jeremiah 32:24

Look at the siege ramps - they have reached the city walls to capture it! The city is being handed over to the Babylonians who are fighting against it, because of war, famine, and disease. Everything you said would happen has come true, and you can see it happening right now.

Ask the AI Assistant

Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.

Share or Save

📚 Historical Context

Explore Similar Verses

Ask the AI Assistant

Translation & Methodology Sources