6 pairs
2 Chronicles 12:1 describes how Rehoboam and all Israel forsook the law of the Lord, which is paralleled in 1 Kings 14:22, highlighting Judah's evil in the sight of the Lord.
Thematic focusDisobedience, Forsaking God.
2 Chronicles 12:5 records the prophet Shemaiah's message to Rehoboam, which is consistent with the earlier warning in 1 Kings 12:24, where God commands not to fight against their brethren.
Thematic focusProphetic Warning, Divine Command.
2 Chronicles 12:6 shows the humility of the leaders of Israel, which aligns with James 4:10's teaching that humbling oneself before the Lord leads to exaltation.
Thematic focusHumility, Repentance.
2 Chronicles 12:7 describes God's decision to not destroy Judah after they humbled themselves, similar to how God relented from destroying Israel in Exodus 32:14 after Moses' intercession.
Thematic focusMercy, Divine Relenting.
2 Chronicles 12:9 recounts Shishak's invasion and plundering of Jerusalem, which is also detailed in 1 Kings 14:25-26, emphasizing the consequences of forsaking God.
Thematic focusJudgment, Consequences of Sin.
2 Chronicles 12:12 notes that when Rehoboam humbled himself, the wrath of the Lord turned from him, reflecting the promise in 2 Chronicles 7:14 that God will forgive and heal the land if His people humble themselves.
Thematic focusRepentance, Divine Forgiveness.