111 When Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he mustered Judah and Benjamin-a hundred and eighty thousand able young men-to go to war against Israel and to regain the kingdom for Rehoboam.

Other Translations of 2 Chronicles 11:1

King James Version

111 And when Rehoboam was come to Jerusalem, he gathered of the house of Judah and Benjamin an hundred and fourscore thousand chosen men, which were warriors, to fight against Israel, that he might bring the kingdom again to Rehoboam.

English Standard Version

111 When Rehoboam came to Jerusalem, he assembled the house of Judah and Benjamin, 180,000 chosen warriors, to fight against Israel, to restore the kingdom to Rehoboam.

The Message

111 When Rehoboam got back to Jerusalem he called up the men of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin, 180,000 of their best soldiers, to go to war against Israel and recover the kingdom.

New King James Version

111 Now when Rehoboam came to Jerusalem, he assembled from the house of Judah and Benjamin one hundred and eighty thousand chosen men who were warriors, to fight against Israel, that he might restore the kingdom to Rehoboam.

New Living Translation

111 When Rehoboam arrived at Jerusalem, he mobilized the men of Judah and Benjamin-180,000 select troops-to fight against Israel and to restore the kingdom to himself.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 11:1

Commentary on 2 Chronicles 11:1-12

(Read 2 Chronicles 11:1-12)

A few good words might have prevented the rebellion of Rehoboam's subjects; but all the force of his kingdom cannot bring them back. And it is in vain to contend with the purpose of God, when it is made known to us. Even those who are destitute of true faith, will at times pay some regard to the word of God, and be kept by it from wrong actions, to which they are prone by nature.