2 Chronicles 11:5

Amharic Tigrinya 2011

ሮብዓም ድማ ኣብ የሩሳሌም ተቐመጠ ኣብ ይሁዳ ዕርዲ ዚዀና ኸተማታት ከኣ ሰርሔ።

What Does This Mean?

This verse from 2 Chronicles tells us that Rehoboam, the king of Judah, lived in Jerusalem and built defensive cities around Judah to protect his people. It shows his efforts to ensure the safety of his kingdom.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're building a fort to keep your toys safe from your little brother. That's what Rehoboam did. He made special cities around his home to keep everyone safe from bad guys.

Historical Background

The book of 2 Chronicles was written by the Chronicler, a scribe in the post-exilic period around the 4th century BCE. It was written for the returning exiles to remind them of their history and the importance of faithfulness to God.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse can remind us to take practical steps to protect what we cherish. For example, setting up security systems in our homes or safeguarding our digital information can be seen as building our own 'defensive cities'.

Topics

• protection
• leadership
• security
• history
• kingdom
• faithfulness

Related Verses

• 1 Kings 15:21-22
• Ecclesiastes 9:14
• 2 Samuel 5:9
• Isaiah 2:2-3
• Ephesians 6:10-18

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was Rehoboam?

Rehoboam was the son of Solomon and the first king of Judah after the kingdom of Israel split.

Why did Rehoboam build defensive cities?

He built them to protect his kingdom from potential threats and to ensure the safety of his people.

What does 2 Chronicles 11:5 teach about leadership?

It teaches that effective leadership involves taking proactive steps to ensure the safety and well-being of those under one's care.

How does this verse relate to modern times?

It encourages us to take practical steps to protect what we value, whether it's our homes, our businesses, or our communities.