Lyrics · 2 Chronicles
When He Humbled Himself
2 Chronicles 12:1-16
[Verse 1]
When the kingdom is established, Rehoboam forsakes the law of the LORD.
In the fifth year Shishak of Egypt attacks Jerusalem.
Libyans, Sukkiim, and Ethiopians form an innumerable host.
Shemaiah tells the gathered leaders that God has forsaken those who forsook him.
[Pre-Chorus]
The stones lay broken, every gate was burned,
But prayer became the place where courage turned.
[Chorus]
When He Humbled Himself, raise the broken stones,
Call the scattered families to their homes.
The work grew strong through prayer, truth, and hand,
And ruined gates remembered how to stand.
[Verse 2]
Judah will nevertheless serve Shishak and learn the difference between masters.
Shishak removes temple and palace treasures.
Solomon's golden shields are carried away.
Royal guards carry the shields whenever the king enters the temple.
[Bridge]
Rehoboam strengthens himself and continues reigning in Jerusalem.
His mother Naamah and his seventeen-year reign are remembered.
The king does evil because he does not prepare his heart to seek God.
After continual war with Jeroboam, Rehoboam dies and Abijah succeeds him.
[Final Chorus]
When He Humbled Himself, raise the broken stones,
Call the scattered families to their homes.
The work grew strong through prayer, truth, and hand,
And ruined gates remembered where to stand.
[Outro]
The wall stood firm, but hearts still needed care.
The work was stone and covenant and prayer.

