2 Chronicles 11:6

“He built even Beth-lehem, and Etam, and Tekoa,”

"He built even Beth-lehem, and Etam, and Tekoa," - 2 Chronicles 11:6
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What does 2 Chronicles 11:6 mean?

In 2 Chronicles 11:6, the verse states, "He built even Bethlehem, and Etam, and Tekoa." This verse is found in the Old Testament in the context of King Rehoboam's reign over the divided kingdom of Israel. After the death of King Solomon, his son Rehoboam became the king of Judah…

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Building a Legacy: The Spiritual Foundation of Our Lives

In the heart of 2 Chronicles 11:6, we read, "He built even Beth-lehem, and Etam, and Tekoa." This verse, while seemingly simple, offers profound insights into the importance of foundation—both physical and spiritual—in our lives. As we reflect on these geographical names, we see…

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A Prayer of Foundation and Growth

Gracious and Eternal Father, Creator of Heaven and Earth, I come before You today with a heart full of gratitude and reverence. Lord, as we reflect on the words of 2 Chronicles 11:6, which reminds us that "He built even Beth-lehem, and Etam, and Tekoa," I am struck by the…

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2 Chronicles 11:8 - "And Gath, and Mareshah, and Ziph,"
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2 Chronicles 11:7 - "And Beth-zur, and Shoco, and Adullam,"
2 Chronicles 11:11 - "And he fortified the strong holds, and put captains in them, and store of victual, and of oil and wine."
1 Chronicles 2:11 - "And Nahshon begat Salma, and Salma begat Boaz,"
2 Chronicles 6:2 - "But I have built an house of habitation for thee, and a place for thy dwelling for ever."
2 Chronicles 11:19 - "Which bare him children; Jeush, and Shamariah, and Zaham."
2 Chronicles 11:5 - "¶ And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah."
1 Chronicles 6:2 - "And the sons of Kohath; Amram, Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel."
2 Chronicles 31:11 - "¶ Then Hezekiah commanded to prepare chambers in the house of the LORD; and they prepared them,"
2 Chronicles 11:10 - "And Zorah, and Aijalon, and Hebron, which are in Judah and in Benjamin fenced cities."
2 Chronicles 6:6 - "But I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there; and have chosen David to be over my people Israel."
"And Azariah begat Amariah, and Amariah begat Ahitub," - 1 Chronicles 6:11
2 Chronicles 30:11 - "Nevertheless divers of Asher and Manasseh and of Zebulun humbled themselves, and came to Jerusalem."
2 Chronicles 6:35 - "Then hear thou from the heavens their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause."
2 Kings 15:11 - "And the rest of the acts of Zachariah, behold, they are written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel."
"And Adoraim, and Lachish, and Azekah," - 2 Chronicles 11:9
"And Gath, and Mareshah, and Ziph," - 2 Chronicles 11:8
1 Chronicles 11:6 - "And David said, Whosoever smiteth the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain. So Joab the son of Zeruiah went first up, and was chief."
2 Chronicles 3:6 - "And he garnished the house with precious stones for beauty: and the gold was gold of Parvaim."
2 Chronicles 12:6 - "Whereupon the princes of Israel and the king humbled themselves; and they said, The LORD is righteous."