This chapter describes the reign of Abijah, Rehoboam’s son (Solomon’s grandson). ” ‘And now you think to withstand the kingdom of the Lord in the hand of the sons of David, because you are a great multitude and have with you the golden calves that Jeroboam made you for gods. But as for us, the…
Month: December 2020
2 Chronicles 12
This chapter concludes Rehoboam’s reign in Judah. The last verse mentions his death, and that his son Abijah rules in his place. “When the rule of Rehoboam was established and he was strong, he abandoned the law of the Lord, and all Israel with him. In the fifth year of King Rehoboam, because they had…
1 Kings 14
This chapter wraps up Jeroboam’s rule of Israel, and also summarizes the final years of Rehoboam’s rule in Judah. “…you have not been like my servant David, who kept my commandments and followed me with all his heart, doing only that which was right in my eyes, but you have done evil above all who…
1 Kings 13
This odd chapter follows an unnamed prophet from Judah who interacts with King Jeroboam in Israel. “Jeroboam was standing by the altar to make offerings. And the [Judean prophet] cried against the altar by the word of the Lord and said, ‘O altar, altar, thus says the Lord: “Behold, a son shall be born to…
2 Chronicles 11
This chapter covers a variety of topics including the Levites’ gathering in Judah and Rehoboam’s family. “And the priests and the Levites who were in all Israel presented themselves… from all places where they lived. For the Levites… came to Judah and Jerusalem, because Jeroboam and his sons cast them out from serving as priests…
2 Chronicles 10
This chapter contains some parallel text regarding Rehoboam’s treatment of Israel, leading up to the nation’s division. “And Jeroboam and all Israel came and said to Rehoboam, ‘Your father made our yoke heavy. Now therefore lighten the hard service of your father and his heavy yoke on us, and we will serve you.’ Then King…