Jeush was probably the oldest of Rehoboam’s sons and, according to the provisions of the Law (Deuteronomy 21:15–17), should have natura…

And Rehoboam made Abijah the son of Maachah ... brethren. — Rather, And Rehoboam appointed Abijah the son of Maachah for head — t…

And Rehoboam made Abijah the son of Maacah the chief
The chief of all his sons, head over them, being the son of his…

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…