Rehoboam was between two dangers: on the north, he might be attacked by Jeroboam; on the south, by Jeroboam’s ally, Egypt. The peril from this side…

REHOBOAM STRENGTHENS THE DEFENCES OF HIS KINGDOM (2 Chronicles 11:5–12).

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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 Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem
The metropolis of Judah, and the capital city of his kingdom:

and…

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…