2 Chronicles 11
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Chapter 11
11:1 And when Rehoboam was come to Jerusalem, he gathered of the house of Judah and a Benjamin an hundred and fourscore thousand chosen [men], which were warriors, to fight against b Israel, that he might bring the kingdom again to Rehoboam.
(a) That is, the half tribe of Benjamin for the other half went after Jeroboam.11:5 And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and c built cities for defence in Judah.
(b) Meaning the ten tribes who rebelled.
(c) Or, repaired them and made them strong to be more able to resist Jeroboam.11:15 And he ordained him priests for the high places, and for the d devils, and for the calves which he had made.
(d) Meaning idols, ( Isaiah 44:15 ).11:16 And after them out of all the tribes of Israel such as set their e hearts to seek the LORD God of Israel came to Jerusalem, to sacrifice unto the LORD God of their fathers.
(e) Who were zealous of true religion and feared God.11:17 So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah, and made Rehoboam the son of Solomon strong, three years: for three years they f walked in the way of David and Solomon.
(f) As long as they feared God, and set forth his word, they prospered.11:22 And Rehoboam made g Abijah the son of Maachah the chief, [to be] ruler among his brethren: for [he thought] to make him king.
(g) Called also Abijam, who reigned three years, ( 1 Kings 15:2 ).11:23 And he dealt wisely, and dispersed of all his children throughout all the countries of Judah and Benjamin, unto every fenced city: and he gave them victual in abundance. And he h desired many wives.
(h) He gave himself to have many wives.