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What Does the Bible Say About Shishak?

11 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Shishak in the Bible

Discover 11 Bible verses about shishak. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on shishak, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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Top 10 Verses About Shishak

  1. 1
    1 Kings 11:40
    Solomon sought therefore to kill Jeroboam. And Jeroboam arose, and fled into Egypt, unto Shishak king of Egypt, and was in Egypt until the death of Solomon.
    KJV
  2. 2
    1 Kings 14:25
    And it came to pass in the fifth year of king Rehoboam, that Shishak king of Egypt came up against Jerusalem:
    KJV
  3. 3
    1 Kings 14:26
    And he took away the treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the king's house; he even took away all: and he took away all the shields of gold which Solomon had made.
    KJV
  4. 4
    2 Chronicles 12:2
    And it came to pass, that in the fifth year of king Rehoboam Shishak king of Egypt came up against Jerusalem, because they had transgressed against the LORD,
    KJV
  5. 5
    2 Chronicles 12:3
    With twelve hundred chariots, and threescore thousand horsemen: and the people were without number that came with him out of Egypt; the Lubims, the Sukkiims, and the Ethiopians.
    KJV
  6. 6
    2 Chronicles 12:4
    And he took the fenced cities which pertained to Judah, and came to Jerusalem.
    KJV
  7. 7
    2 Chronicles 12:5
    Then came Shemaiah the prophet to Rehoboam, and to the princes of Judah, that were gathered together to Jerusalem because of Shishak, and said unto them, Thus saith the LORD, Ye have forsaken me, and therefore have I also left you in the hand of Shishak.
    KJV
  8. 8
    2 Chronicles 12:6
    Whereupon the princes of Israel and the king humbled themselves; and they said, The LORD is righteous.
    KJV
  9. 9
    2 Chronicles 12:7
    And when the LORD saw that they humbled themselves, the word of the LORD came to Shemaiah, saying, They have humbled themselves; therefore I will not destroy them, but I will grant them some deliverance; and my wrath shall not be poured out upon Jerusalem by the hand of Shishak. some: or, a little while
    KJV
  10. 10
    2 Chronicles 12:8
    Nevertheless they shall be his servants; that they may know my service, and the service of the kingdoms of the countries.
    KJV

Subtopics of Shishak

Gives asylum to Jeroboam
Plunders Jerusalem
Spoils Jerusalem

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Shishak? (11 Verses)

Solomon sought therefore to kill Jeroboam. And Jeroboam arose, and fled into Egypt, unto Shishak king of Egypt, and was in Egypt until the death of Solomon.
And it came to pass in the fifth year of king Rehoboam, that Shishak king of Egypt came up against Jerusalem:
And he took away the treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the king's house; he even took away all: and he took away all the shields of gold which Solomon had made.
And it came to pass, that in the fifth year of king Rehoboam Shishak king of Egypt came up against Jerusalem, because they had transgressed against the LORD,
With twelve hundred chariots, and threescore thousand horsemen: and the people were without number that came with him out of Egypt; the Lubims, the Sukkiims, and the Ethiopians.
And he took the fenced cities which pertained to Judah, and came to Jerusalem.
Then came Shemaiah the prophet to Rehoboam, and to the princes of Judah, that were gathered together to Jerusalem because of Shishak, and said unto them, Thus saith the LORD, Ye have forsaken me, and therefore have I also left you in the hand of Shishak.
Whereupon the princes of Israel and the king humbled themselves; and they said, The LORD is righteous.
And when the LORD saw that they humbled themselves, the word of the LORD came to Shemaiah, saying, They have humbled themselves; therefore I will not destroy them, but I will grant them some deliverance; and my wrath shall not be poured out upon Jerusalem by the hand of Shishak. some: or, a little while
Nevertheless they shall be his servants; that they may know my service, and the service of the kingdoms of the countries.
So Shishak king of Egypt came up against Jerusalem, and took away the treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the king's house; he took all: he carried away also the shields of gold which Solomon had made.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Shishak

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

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    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about shishak. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about shishak and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about shishak is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on shishak needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about shishak with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about shishak, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about shishak?
Discover 11 Bible verses about shishak. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on shishak, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 11 key verses about shishak spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about shishak are there?
There are 11 key Bible verses about shishak compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about shishak?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about shishak is 1 Kings 11:40 — "Solomon sought therefore to kill Jeroboam. And Jeroboam arose, and fled into Egypt, unto Shishak king of Egypt, and was in Egypt until the death of So..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about shishak?
Shishak is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 11 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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