2Ch 13:5-12 | TNotes | STEP | 13:5 a lasting covenant: Literally a covenant of salt. Salt was required with a grain offering (Lev 2:13 ). The social and religious background for this phrase is unknown. However, salt was used as a preservative and provided an apt metaphor for a permanent covenant.

bLev 2:13►

c13:6-7►

d13:8-9►

f13:10-11►

g1 Kgs 15:3-4►

‏ 2 Chronicles 13:5-12

13:5 ^a a lasting covenant: Literally a covenant of salt. Salt was required with a grain offering (Lev 2:13 ^b). The social and religious background for this phrase is unknown. However, salt was used as a preservative and provided an apt metaphor for a permanent covenant.
Summary for 2Chr 13:6-7: 13:6-7 ^c Abijah’s speech castigated the northerners for refusing to support the kingdom of David.
Summary for 2Chr 13:8-9: 13:8-9 ^d Abijah’s speech made two key points about the rebellion of the north: The north rejected the only legitimate king, and they rejected the only legitimate place of worship. The revolt of the northerners, who chased away the proper priestly order, is sharply contrasted with “us” (13:10 ^e). Most objectionable was the worship of the calves and the role of the unauthorized priests.
Summary for 2Chr 13:10-11: 13:10-11 ^f Abijah’s speech portrays him as concerned about the purity of worship at Jerusalem. The account in Kings says nothing of Abijah’s devotion (1 Kgs 15:3-4 ^g).