2Ch 11:1-4 | Clarke | STEP | Rehoboam raises an array, purposing to reduce the ten tribes; but is prevented by Shemaiah the prophet, . He builds several cities of defense, and fortifies others, . The priests and Levites being turned out by Jeroboam, come to Rehoboam, , . Jeroboam's gross idolatry, . The pious of the land join with Judah, and strengthen the kingdom of Rehoboam, , . His wives, concubines, and numerous issue, . He places his own sons for governors in the different provinces, , . Verse 1 Gathered of the house of Judah - See this account (note), and the notes there.

2 Chronicles 11:1-4

Introduction

Rehoboam raises an array, purposing to reduce the ten tribes; but is prevented by Shemaiah the prophet, 2Chr 11:1-4. He builds several cities of defense, and fortifies others, 2Chr 11:5-12. The priests and Levites being turned out by Jeroboam, come to Rehoboam, 2Chr 11:13, 2Chr 11:14. Jeroboam's gross idolatry, 2Chr 11:15. The pious of the land join with Judah, and strengthen the kingdom of Rehoboam, 2Chr 11:16, 2Chr 11:17. His wives, concubines, and numerous issue, 2Chr 11:18-21. He places his own sons for governors in the different provinces, 2Chr 11:22, 2Chr 11:23.

Verse 1

Gathered of the house of Judah - See this account 1Kgs 12:21-24 (note), and the notes there.