2Ch 11:18-21 | KingComments | STEP | Rehoboam falls into the same error as his father by taking many wives ( ). The son of his favorite wife Maacah, Abijah, is appointed by him as his successor to the throne ( ). In preparation for this he appoints him as head and leader among his brothers. In spite of his sins, the Holy Spirit mentions of him that he also deals wisely with his sons ( ). It is wise of him to spread his many sons over the whole people. This prevents them from arguing with each other. He gives each one his own task with his own responsibilities. If everyone fills it up and is working on it, they also don’t have time, for example, to present themselves as rivals of Abijah whom he has destined to be his successor.

‏ 2 Chronicles 11:18-21

Family and Reign of Rehoboam

Rehoboam falls into the same error as his father by taking many wives (2Chr 11:18-21). The son of his favorite wife Maacah, Abijah, is appointed by him as his successor to the throne (2Chr 11:22). In preparation for this he appoints him as head and leader among his brothers.

In spite of his sins, the Holy Spirit mentions of him that he also deals wisely with his sons (2Chr 11:23). It is wise of him to spread his many sons over the whole people. This prevents them from arguing with each other. He gives each one his own task with his own responsibilities. If everyone fills it up and is working on it, they also don’t have time, for example, to present themselves as rivals of Abijah whom he has destined to be his successor.