Shields. —The “targets” of 2 Chronicles 9:15.

Made them exceedingly strong. — Strengthened …

No wonder, therefore, that Rehoboam's kingdom was strengthened by the advent of these men, who were, doubtless, the best men in the whole country, …

And in every several city he put shields and spears
Furnished them with these and perhaps other pieces of armour, th…

A few good words might have prevented the rebellion of Rehoboam's subjects; but all the force of his kingdom cannot bring them back. And it is in v…