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2 Chronicles 12:14

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What does 2 Chronicles 12:14 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he did that which was evil, because he set not his heart to seek Jehovah.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he did that which was evil, because he set not his heart to seek Jehovah.
2 Chronicles 12:14 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Chronicles 12

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
11And it was so, that, as oft as the king entered into the house of Jehovah, the guard came and bare them, and brought them back into the guard-chamber.
12And when he humbled himself, the wrath of Jehovah turned from him, so as not to destroy him altogether: and moreover in Judah there were good things [found].
13So king Rehoboam strengthened himself in Jerusalem, and reigned: for Rehoboam was forty and one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city which Jehovah had chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, to put his name there: and his mother`s name was Naamah the Ammonitess.
14And he did that which was evil, because he set not his heart to seek Jehovah.
15Now the acts of Rehoboam, first and last, are they not written in the histories of Shemaiah the prophet and of Iddo the seer, after the manner of genealogies? And there were wars between Rehoboam and Jeroboam continually.
16And Rehoboam slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David: and Abijah his son reigned in his stead.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And he did evil, etc.] Committed idolatry, relapsed into that, his humiliation not being hearty and sincere: because he prepared not his heart to seek the Lord; by prayer and supplication, and by an attendance on the service and worship of God; for though he did these things outwardly, yet not sincerely and heartily; he did not engage in them seriously and in good earnest, with affection and fervour. Ver. 15,16. Now the acts of Rehoboam, etc.] Of these two verses, (See Gill on “<111429>1 Kings 14:29-31”).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“He prepared not his heart ... - See the margin. Rehoboam’s sin was want of earnestness and consistency. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on 2 Chronicles 12". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/2-chronicles-12.html. 1870. StudyLight.org &copy;&#160;2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Did evil - Or, settled not, although he humbled himself, for a season, yet he quickly relapsed into sin, because his heart was not right with God. Next: 2 Chronicles Chapter 13”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“he prepared: Heb. he fixed, Ch2 11:16, Ch2 19:3, Ch2 30:19; Sa1 7:3; Ch1 29:18; Psa 57:7, Psa 78:8, Psa 78:37; Co1 15:58; Co1 16:13 to seek: Deu 5:29; Psa 105:3, Psa 105:4; Isa 45:19, Isa 55:6, Isa 55:7; Eze 33:31; Mat 7:7 2 Chronicles 12:15”
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