2 Chronicles 13:7There were gathered to him worthless men, base fellows, who strengthened themselves against Rehoboam the son of Solomon, when Rehoboam was young and tenderhearted, and could not withstand them.
The setting
930 BC, Mount Zemaraim battlefield. Abijah explains how worthless men exploited young King Rehoboam's inexperience, turning a family dispute into civil war.
The emotion here: protective anger toward young leaders being manipulated
The original word
riyq (רֵק) — empty, worthless, having no substance or value
Why it matters
Rehoboam was 41 when he became king, but still considered 'young and tenderhearted' compared to seasoned political opponents
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Chronicles 13:7
These weren't random troublemakers - they were strategic opportunists who saw weakness and pounced
Common misconceptionPeople assume Rehoboam was just stubborn, but he was actually manipulated by opportunists who saw his inexperience as their chance for power.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 2 Chronicles 13:7
Bible Genome reading
2 Chronicles 13:7 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Chronicles 13:7 comes from the book of 2 Chronicles, written during the Divided Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Abijah. The dominant emotion in this verse is angry, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the dialogue genre of biblical literature. Key themes include corruption, vulnerability. Notable phrases: worthless men, base fellows; when Rehoboam was young.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same angry
“Beat your plowshares into swords, and your pruning hooks into spears. Let the weak say, 'I am strong.'”
— Joel 3:10
“You blind guides, who strain out a gnat, and swallow a camel!”
— Matthew 23:24
“Listen to this word, you cows of Bashan, who are on the mountain of Samaria, who oppress the poor, who crush the needy, who tell their husba…”
— Amos 4:1
“I hate, I despise your feasts, and I can't stand your solemn assemblies.”
— Amos 5:21
“Your eyes shall not pity; life shall go for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.”
— Deuteronomy 19:21
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