1 And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for all Israel were come to Shechem to make him king.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Rehoboam H7346 (רְחַבְעָם) — Rechabam, an Israelite king
- went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- to Shechem H7927 (שְׁכֶם) — Shekem, a place in Palestine
- for all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- were come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to make him king H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
2 And it came to pass, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat heard of it (for he was yet in Egypt, whither he had fled from the presence of king Solomon, and Jeroboam dwelt in Egypt,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass, when Jeroboam H3379 (יָרׇבְעָם) — Jarobam, the name of two Israelite kings
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Nebat H5028 (נְבָט) — Nebat, the father of Jeroboam I
- who was yet in Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- for he was fled H1272 (בָּרַח) — to bolt, i.e. figuratively, to flee suddenly
- from the presence H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- of king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- and Jeroboam H3379 (יָרׇבְעָם) — Jarobam, the name of two Israelite kings
- dwelt H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- in Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
3 and they sent and called him), that Jeroboam and all the assembly of Israel came, and spake unto Rehoboam, saying,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- That they sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- and called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- him. And Jeroboam H3379 (יָרׇבְעָם) — Jarobam, the name of two Israelite kings
- and all the congregation H6951 (קָהָל) — assemblage (usually concretely)
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- and spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- unto Rehoboam H7346 (רְחַבְעָם) — Rechabam, an Israelite king
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
4 Thy father made our yoke grievous: now therefore make thou the grievous service of thy father, and his heavy yoke which he put upon us, lighter, and we will serve thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thy father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- made H7185 (קָשָׁה) — properly, to be dense, i.e. tough or severe (in various applications)
- our yoke H5923 (עֹל) — a yoke (as imposed on the neck), literally or figuratively
- grievous H7185 (קָשָׁה) — properly, to be dense, i.e. tough or severe (in various applications)
- now therefore make thou the grievous H7186 (קָשֶׁה) — severe (in various applications)
- service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
- of thy father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- and his heavy H3515 (כָּבֵד) — heavy; figuratively in a good sense (numerous) or in a bad sense (severe, difficult, stupid)
- yoke H5923 (עֹל) — a yoke (as imposed on the neck), literally or figuratively
- which he put H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- upon us, lighter H7043 (קָלַל) — to be (causatively, make) light, literally (swift, small, sharp, etc.) or figuratively (easy, trifling, vile, etc.)
- and we will serve H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
5 And he said unto them, Depart yet for three days, then come again to me. And the people departed.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto them, Depart H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- then come again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- to me. And the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- departed H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
6 And king Rehoboam took counsel with the old men, that had stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, saying, What counsel give ye me to return answer to this people?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- Rehoboam H7346 (רְחַבְעָם) — Rechabam, an Israelite king
- consulted H3289 (יָעַץ) — to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve
- with the old men H2205 (זָקֵן) — old
- that stood H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- his father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- while he yet lived H2416 (חַי) — alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing),…
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- How do ye advise H3289 (יָעַץ) — to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve
- that I may H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- answer H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- this people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
7 And they spake unto him, saying, If thou wilt be a servant unto this people this day, and wilt serve them, and answer them, and speak good words to them, then they will be thy servants for ever.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- unto him, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- If thou wilt be a servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- unto this people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- this day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- and wilt serve H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
- them, and answer H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- them, and speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- to them, then they will be thy servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- for ever H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
8 But he forsook the counsel of the old men which they had given him, and took counsel with the young men that were grown up with him, that stood before him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But he forsook H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
- the counsel H6098 (עֵצָה) — advice; by implication, plan; also prudence
- of the old men H2205 (זָקֵן) — old
- which they had given H3289 (יָעַץ) — to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve
- him, and consulted H3289 (יָעַץ) — to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve
- with the young men H3206 (יֶלֶד) — something born, i.e. a lad or offspring
- that were grown up H1431 (גָּדַל) — to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)
- which stood H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
9 And he said unto them, What counsel give ye, that we may return answer to this people, who have spoken to me, saying, Make the yoke that thy father did put upon us lighter?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto them, What counsel give H3289 (יָעַץ) — to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve
- ye that we may H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- answer H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- this people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- who have spoken H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- to me, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Make H7043 (קָלַל) — to be (causatively, make) light, literally (swift, small, sharp, etc.) or figuratively (easy, trifling, vile, etc.)
- the yoke H5923 (עֹל) — a yoke (as imposed on the neck), literally or figuratively
- which thy father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- did put H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- upon us lighter H7043 (קָלַל) — to be (causatively, make) light, literally (swift, small, sharp, etc.) or figuratively (easy, trifling, vile, etc.)
10 And the young men that were grown up with him spake unto him, saying, Thus shalt thou say unto this people that spake unto thee, saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy, but make thou it lighter unto us; thus shalt thou speak unto them, My little finger is thicker than my father’s loins.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the young men H3206 (יֶלֶד) — something born, i.e. a lad or offspring
- that were grown up H1431 (גָּדַל) — to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)
- with him spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- unto him, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Thus shalt thou speak H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto this people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- that spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- unto thee, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Thy father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- made H3513 (כָּבַד) — to be heavy, i.e. in a bad sense (burdensome, severe, dull) or in a good sense (numerous, rich, honorable); causatively, to make weighty (in the same two senses…
- our yoke H5923 (עֹל) — a yoke (as imposed on the neck), literally or figuratively
- heavy H3513 (כָּבַד) — to be heavy, i.e. in a bad sense (burdensome, severe, dull) or in a good sense (numerous, rich, honorable); causatively, to make weighty (in the same two senses…
- lighter H7043 (קָלַל) — to be (causatively, make) light, literally (swift, small, sharp, etc.) or figuratively (easy, trifling, vile, etc.)
- unto us; thus shalt thou say H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- unto them, My little H6995 (קֹטֶן) — a pettiness, i.e. the little finger
- shall be thicker H5666 (עָבָה) — to be dense
- than my father’s H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- loins H4975 (מֹתֶן) — properly, the waist or small of the back; only in plural the loins
11 And now whereas my father did lade you with a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And now whereas my father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- did lade H6006 (עָמַס) — to load, i.e. impose a burden (or figuratively, infliction)
- you with a heavy H3515 (כָּבֵד) — heavy; figuratively in a good sense (numerous) or in a bad sense (severe, difficult, stupid)
- yoke H5923 (עֹל) — a yoke (as imposed on the neck), literally or figuratively
- I will add H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
- to your yoke H5923 (עֹל) — a yoke (as imposed on the neck), literally or figuratively
- my father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- hath chastised H3256 (יָסַר) — to chastise, literally (with blows) or figuratively (with words); hence, to instruct
- you with whips H7752 (שׁוֹט) — a lash (literally or figuratively)
- but I will chastise H3256 (יָסַר) — to chastise, literally (with blows) or figuratively (with words); hence, to instruct
- you with scorpions H6137 (עַקְרָב) — a scorpion; figuratively, a scourge or knotted whip
12 So Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam the third day, as the king bade, saying, Come to me again the third day.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So Jeroboam H3379 (יָרׇבְעָם) — Jarobam, the name of two Israelite kings
- and all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to Rehoboam H7346 (רְחַבְעָם) — Rechabam, an Israelite king
- the third H7992 (שְׁלִישִׁי) — third; feminine a third (part); by extension, a third (day, year or time); specifically, a third-story cell)
- day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- as the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- had appointed H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Come to me again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
13 And the king answered the people roughly, and forsook the counsel of the old men which they had given him,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- roughly H7186 (קָשֶׁה) — severe (in various applications)
- and forsook H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
- the old men’s H2205 (זָקֵן) — old
- counsel H6098 (עֵצָה) — advice; by implication, plan; also prudence
- that they gave H3289 (יָעַץ) — to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve
14 and spake to them after the counsel of the young men, saying, My father made your yoke heavy, but I will add to your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- to them after the counsel H6098 (עֵצָה) — advice; by implication, plan; also prudence
- of the young men H3206 (יֶלֶד) — something born, i.e. a lad or offspring
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- My father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- made H3513 (כָּבַד) — to be heavy, i.e. in a bad sense (burdensome, severe, dull) or in a good sense (numerous, rich, honorable); causatively, to make weighty (in the same two senses…
- your yoke H5923 (עֹל) — a yoke (as imposed on the neck), literally or figuratively
- heavy H3513 (כָּבַד) — to be heavy, i.e. in a bad sense (burdensome, severe, dull) or in a good sense (numerous, rich, honorable); causatively, to make weighty (in the same two senses…
- and I will add H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
- to your yoke H5923 (עֹל) — a yoke (as imposed on the neck), literally or figuratively
- chastised H3256 (יָסַר) — to chastise, literally (with blows) or figuratively (with words); hence, to instruct
- you with whips H7752 (שׁוֹט) — a lash (literally or figuratively)
- but I will chastise H3256 (יָסַר) — to chastise, literally (with blows) or figuratively (with words); hence, to instruct
- you with scorpions H6137 (עַקְרָב) — a scorpion; figuratively, a scourge or knotted whip
15 So the king hearkened not unto the people; for it was a thing brought about of Jehovah, that he might establish his word, which Jehovah spake by Ahijah the Shilonite to Jeroboam the son of Nebat.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wherefore the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- hearkened H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- not unto the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- for the cause H5438 (סִבָּה) — a (providential) turn (of affairs)
- was from Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- that he might perform H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- his saying H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- which Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- by H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- Ahijah H281 (אֲחִיָּה) — Achijah, the name of nine Israelites
- the Shilonite H7888 (שִׁילוֹנִי) — a Shilonite or inhabitant of Shiloh
- unto Jeroboam H3379 (יָרׇבְעָם) — Jarobam, the name of two Israelite kings
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Nebat H5028 (נְבָט) — Nebat, the father of Jeroboam I
16 And when all Israel saw that the king hearkened not unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: to your tents, O Israel: now see to thine own house, David. So Israel departed unto their tents.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- when all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- that the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- hearkened H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- not unto them, the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- answered H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- What portion H2506 (חֵלֶק) — properly, smoothness (of the tongue); also an allotment
- have we in David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- inheritance H5159 (נַחֲלָה) — properly, something inherited, i.e. (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion
- in the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Jesse H3448 (יִשַׁי) — Jishai, David's father
- to your tents H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
- O Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- now see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- to thine own house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- So Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- departed H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- unto their tents H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
17 But as for the children of Israel that dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- which dwelt H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- in the cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- Rehoboam H7346 (רְחַבְעָם) — Rechabam, an Israelite king
- reigned H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
18 Then king Rehoboam sent Adoram, who was over the men subject to taskwork; and all Israel stoned him to death with stones. And king Rehoboam made speed to get him up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- Rehoboam H7346 (רְחַבְעָם) — Rechabam, an Israelite king
- sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- Adoram H151 (אֲדֹרָם) — Adoram (or Adoniram), an Israelite
- over the tribute H4522 (מַס) — properly, a burden (as causing to faint), i.e. a tax in the form of forced labor
- and all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- stoned H7275 (רָגַם) — to cast together (stones), i.e. to lapidate
- him with stones H68 (אֶבֶן) — a stone
- that he died H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- Therefore king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- made speed H553 (אָמַץ) — to be alert, physically (on foot) or mentally (in courage)
- to get him up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- to his chariot H4818 (מֶרְכָּבָה) — a chariot
- to flee H5127 (נוּס) — to flit, i.e. vanish away (subside, escape; causatively, chase, impel, deliver)
- to Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
19 So Israel rebelled against the house of David unto this day.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- rebelled H6586 (פָּשַׁע) — to break away (from just authority), i.e. trespass, apostatize, quarrel
- against the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- unto this day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
20 And it came to pass, when all Israel heard that Jeroboam was returned, that they sent and called him unto the congregation, and made him king over all Israel: there was none that followed the house of David, but the tribe of Judah only.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass, when all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- that Jeroboam H3379 (יָרׇבְעָם) — Jarobam, the name of two Israelite kings
- was come again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- that they sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- and called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- him unto the congregation H5712 (עֵדָה) — a stated assemblage (specifically, a concourse, or generally, a family or crowd)
- and made him king H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
- over all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- there was none that followed H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- but H2108 (זוּלָה) — probably scattering, i.e. removal; used adverbially, except
- the tribe H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
21 And when Rehoboam was come to Jerusalem, he assembled all the house of Judah, and the tribe of Benjamin, a hundred and fourscore thousand chosen men, that were warriors, to fight against the house of Israel, to bring the kingdom again to Rehoboam the son of Solomon.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when Rehoboam H7346 (רְחַבְעָם) — Rechabam, an Israelite king
- was come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- he assembled H6950 (קָהַל) — to convoke
- all the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- with the tribe H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
- of Benjamin H1144 (בִּנְיָמִין) — Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- an hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- and fourscore H8084 (שְׁמֹנִים) — eighty, also eightieth
- thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
- chosen men H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
- which were warriors H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- which were warriors H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- to fight H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
- against the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- to bring H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- the kingdom H4410 (מְלוּכָה) — something ruled, i.e. a realm
- again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- to Rehoboam H7346 (רְחַבְעָם) — Rechabam, an Israelite king
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
22 But the word of God came unto Shemaiah the man of God, saying,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But the word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- came unto Shemaiah H8098 (שְׁמַעְיָה) — Shemajah, the name of twenty-five Israelites
- the man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
23 Speak unto Rehoboam the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and unto all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and to the rest of the people, saying,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Speak H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Rehoboam H7346 (רְחַבְעָם) — Rechabam, an Israelite king
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- and unto all the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and Benjamin H1144 (בִּנְיָמִין) — Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- and to the remnant H3499 (יֶתֶר) — properly, an overhanging, i.e. (by implication) an excess, superiority, remainder; also a small rope (as hanging free)
- of the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
24 Thus saith Jehovah, Ye shall not go up, nor fight against your brethren the children of Israel: return every man to his house; for this thing is of me. So they hearkened unto the word of Jehovah, and returned and went their way, according to the word of Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- Ye shall not go up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- nor fight H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
- against your brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- return H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- every man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- to his house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- for this thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- is H1961 (הָיָה) — to exist, i.e. be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
- from me. They hearkened H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- therefore to the word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and returned H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- to depart H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- according to the word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
25 Then Jeroboam built Shechem in the hill-country of Ephraim, and dwelt therein; and he went out from thence, and built Penuel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then Jeroboam H3379 (יָרׇבְעָם) — Jarobam, the name of two Israelite kings
- built H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- Shechem H7927 (שְׁכֶם) — Shekem, a place in Palestine
- in mount H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- Ephraim H669 (אֶפְרַיִם) — Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- and dwelt H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- therein; and went out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- from thence, and built H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- Penuel H6439 (פְּנוּאֵל) — Penuel or Peniel, a place East of Jordan; also (as Penuel) the name of two Israelites
26 And Jeroboam said in his heart, Now will the kingdom return to the house of David:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Jeroboam H3379 (יָרׇבְעָם) — Jarobam, the name of two Israelite kings
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- in his heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- Now shall the kingdom H4467 (מַמְלָכָה) — dominion, i.e. (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm)
- return H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- to the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
27 if this people go up to offer sacrifices in the house of Jehovah at Jerusalem, then will the heart of this people turn again unto their lord, even unto Rehoboam king of Judah; and they will kill me, and return to Rehoboam king of Judah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- If this people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- go up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- to do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- sacrifice H2077 (זֶבַח) — properly, a slaughter, i.e. the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)
- in the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- at Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- then shall the heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- of this people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- turn again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- unto their lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- unto Rehoboam H7346 (רְחַבְעָם) — Rechabam, an Israelite king
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- and they shall kill H2026 (הָרַג) — to smite with deadly intent
- me, and go again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- to Rehoboam H7346 (רְחַבְעָם) — Rechabam, an Israelite king
28 Whereupon the king took counsel, and made two calves of gold; and he said unto them, It is too much for you to go up to Jerusalem: behold thy gods, O Israel, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Whereupon the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- took counsel H3289 (יָעַץ) — to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve
- and made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- calves H5695 (עֵגֶל) — a (male) calf (as frisking round), especially one nearly grown (i.e. a steer)
- gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto them, It is too much H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- for you to go up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- to Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- behold thy gods H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- O Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- which brought thee up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- out of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
29 And he set the one in Beth-el, and the other put he in Dan.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he set H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- the one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- in Beth–el H1008 (בֵּית־אֵל) — Beth-El, a place in Palestine
- and the other H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- put H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- he in Dan H1835 (דָּן) — Dan, one of the sons of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory; likewise a place in Palestine colonized by them
30 And this thing became a sin; for the people went to worship before the one, even unto Dan.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And this thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- became a sin H2403 (חַטָּאָה) — an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
- for the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- the one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- unto Dan H1835 (דָּן) — Dan, one of the sons of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory; likewise a place in Palestine colonized by them
31 And he made houses of high places, and made priests from among all the people, that were not of the sons of Levi.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- an house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of high places H1116 (בָּמָה) — an elevation
- and made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- of the lowest H7098 (קָצָה) — a termination
- of the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- which were not of the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Levi H3878 (לֵוִי) — Levi, a son of Jacob
32 And Jeroboam ordained a feast in the eighth month, on the fifteenth day of the month, like unto the feast that is in Judah, and he went up unto the altar; so did he in Beth-el, sacrificing unto the calves that he had made: and he placed in Beth-el the priests of the high places that he had made.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Jeroboam H3379 (יָרׇבְעָם) — Jarobam, the name of two Israelite kings
- ordained H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- a feast H2282 (חַג) — a festival, or a victim therefor
- in the eighth H8066 (שְׁמִינִי) — eight
- month H2320 (חֹדֶשׁ) — the new moon; by implication, a month
- on the fifteenth H6240 (עָשָׂר) — ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
- on the fifteenth H2568 (חָמֵשׁ) — five
- day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- of the month H2320 (חֹדֶשׁ) — the new moon; by implication, a month
- like unto the feast H2282 (חַג) — a festival, or a victim therefor
- in Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- and he offered H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- upon the altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
- So did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- he in Beth–el H1008 (בֵּית־אֵל) — Beth-El, a place in Palestine
- sacrificing H2076 (זָבַח) — to slaughter an animal (usually in sacrifice)
- unto the calves H5695 (עֵגֶל) — a (male) calf (as frisking round), especially one nearly grown (i.e. a steer)
- that he had made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- and he placed H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- in Beth–el H1008 (בֵּית־אֵל) — Beth-El, a place in Palestine
- the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- of the high places H1116 (בָּמָה) — an elevation
- which he had made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
33 And he went up unto the altar which he had made in Beth-el on the fifteenth day in the eighth month, even in the month which he had devised of his own heart: and he ordained a feast for the children of Israel, and went up unto the altar, to burn incense.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So he offered H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- upon the altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
- which he had made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- in Beth–el H1008 (בֵּית־אֵל) — Beth-El, a place in Palestine
- the fifteenth H6240 (עָשָׂר) — ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
- the fifteenth H2568 (חָמֵשׁ) — five
- day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- of the eighth H8066 (שְׁמִינִי) — eight
- month H2320 (חֹדֶשׁ) — the new moon; by implication, a month
- in the month H2320 (חֹדֶשׁ) — the new moon; by implication, a month
- which he had devised H908 (בָּדָא) — (figuratively) to invent
- of his own heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- and ordained H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- a feast H2282 (חַג) — a festival, or a victim therefor
- unto the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- and he offered H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- and burnt incense H6999 (קָטַר) — to smoke, i.e. turn into fragrance by fire (especially as an act of worship)