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2 Chronicles 12:7 · KJV

"And when the LORD saw that they humbled themselves, the word of the LORD came to Shemaiah, saying, They have humbled themselves; therefore I will not destroy them, but I will grant them some deliverance; and my wrath shall not be poured out upon Jerusalem by the hand of Shishak."

King James Version

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Passage Context

5Then came Shemaiah the prophet to Rehoboam, and to the princes of Judah, that were gathered together to Jerusalem because of Shishak, and said unto them, Thus saith the LORD, Ye have forsaken me, and therefore have I also left you in the hand of Shishak.
6Whereupon the princes of Israel and the king humbled themselves; and they said, The LORD is righteous.
7And when the LORD saw that they humbled themselves, the word of the LORD came to Shemaiah, saying, They have humbled themselves; therefore I will not destroy them, but I will grant them some deliverance; and my wrath shall not be poured out upon Jerusalem by the hand of Shishak.
8Nevertheless they shall be his servants; that they may know my service, and the service of the kingdoms of the countries.
9So Shishak king of Egypt came up against Jerusalem, and took away the treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the king's house; he took all: he carried away also the shields of gold which Solomon had made.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to moments of humility?

2

What does it mean to you to seek forgiveness?

3

When have you experienced God's mercy in your life?

Life Application

faith

Embrace humility in your spiritual journey and seek God's guidance in times of need.

forgiveness

Consider how you can extend grace to others as you have received it.

People in This Verse

ShemaiahOT

Shemaiah was a Levite scribe who served during King David's reign, responsible for documenting priestly duties.

First appearance: 1 Chronicles 24:6

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

Jerusalem was the capital city of Judah and the spiritual center for the Israelites, where many significant events took place.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

This verse highlights the importance of humility before God, a theme that is central to Jesus' teachings about repentance and receiving mercy.

See also: James 4:10

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