2 Chronicles 11:20

“And after her he took Maachah the daughter of Absalom; which bare him Abijah, and Attai, and Ziza, and Shelomith.”

"And after her he took Maachah the daughter of Absalom; which bare him Abijah, and Attai, and Ziza, and Shelomith." - 2 Chronicles 11:20
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What does 2 Chronicles 11:20 mean?

2 Chronicles 11:20 (KJV) reads, "And after her he took Maachah the daughter of Absalom; which bare him Abijah, and Attai, and Ziza, and Shelomith." This verse is part of a larger narrative in the Old Testament that tells the story of the reign of King Rehoboam, the son of King…

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Legacy and the Choices We Make

In 2 Chronicles 11:20, we are introduced to an important yet often overlooked moment in the life of King Rehoboam: "And after her he took Maachah the daughter of Absalom; which bare him Abijah, and Attai, and Ziza, and Shelomith." At first glance, this verse may appear to be a…

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A Prayer for Heritage and Divine Legacy

Heavenly Father, As I come before You in prayer today, my heart is filled with gratitude for the sacred heritage You have bestowed upon us through the generations. I pause to reflect upon the verses found in 2 Chronicles 11:20, which proclaim: "And after her he took Maachah the…

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