The high places—that is, the two sanctuaries at Dan and Bethel.

For the devils—literally, “for the goats”: the word is probabl…

And he ordained. — And had appointed (1 Chronicles 15:16–17; 1 Chronicles 22:2).

F…

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 he ordained him priests for the high places
Of such who were not of the tribe of Levi, and family of Aaron; see …

When the priests and Levites came to Jerusalem, the devout, pious Israelites followed them. Those who set their hearts to seek the Lord God of Isra…