2 Chronicles 10:17

17 But as for the Israelites who were living in the towns of Judah, Rehoboam still ruled over them.

2 Chronicles 10:17 in Other Translations

17 But as for the children of Israel that dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.

17 But Rehoboam reigned over the people of Israel who lived in the cities of Judah.

17 But Rehoboam continued to rule over the Israelites who lived in the towns of Judah.

17 Rehoboam continued to rule only those who lived in the towns of Judah.

17 But as for the children of Israel that dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.

17 But Rehoboam ruled the Israelites who lived in the cities of Judah.

17 But as for the Israelites living in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.

17 But Rehoboam still ruled over the Israelites who were living in the towns of Judah.

2 Chronicles 10:17 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 12:17

(See Gill on 1 Kings 12:17).

2 Chronicles 10:17 In-Context

15 So the king did not listen to the people, for this turn of events was from God, to fulfill the word the LORD had spoken to Jeroboam son of Nebat through Ahijah the Shilonite.

16 When all Israel saw that the king refused to listen to them, they answered the king: “What share do we have in David, what part in Jesse’s son? To your tents, Israel! Look after your own house, David!” So all the Israelites went home.

17 But as for the Israelites who were living in the towns of Judah, Rehoboam still ruled over them.

18 King Rehoboam sent out Adoniram, who was in charge of forced labor, but the Israelites stoned him to death. King Rehoboam, however, managed to get into his chariot and escape to Jerusalem.

19 So Israel has been in rebellion against the house of David to this day.