However, they will become his servants so that they may recognize the difference between serving me and serving the kingdoms of other lands.”(A)

So King Shishak of Egypt went to war(B) against Jerusalem.(C) He seized the treasuries of the Lord’s temple and the treasuries of the royal palace. He took everything. He took the gold shields that Solomon had made.(D) 10 King Rehoboam made bronze shields to replace them and committed them into the care of the captains of the guards[a] who protected the entrance to the king’s palace.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 12:10 Lit the runners

Bible Gateway Recommends

CSB Invitation New Testament, Case of 108
CSB Invitation New Testament, Case of 108
Retail: $106.92
Our Price: $78.99
Save: $27.93 (26%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Everyday Study Bible--soft leather-look, British tan
CSB Everyday Study Bible--soft leather-look, British tan
Retail: $34.99
Our Price: $20.00
Save: $14.99 (43%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
CSB Outreach Bible, Case of 36
CSB Outreach Bible, Case of 36
Retail: $143.64
Our Price: $117.00
Save: $26.64 (19%)
CSB Law Enforcement Officer's Bible, Black LeatherTouch
CSB Law Enforcement Officer's Bible, Black LeatherTouch
Retail: $24.99
Our Price: $14.82
Save: $10.17 (41%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Gift & Award Bible--imitation leather, black
CSB Gift & Award Bible--imitation leather, black
Retail: $7.99
Our Price: $6.96
Save: $1.03 (13%)