Charles Ellicott Commentary 2 Chronicles 12:10

"And king Rehoboam made in their stead shields of brass, and committed them to the hands of the captains of the guard, that kept the door of the king`s house." — 2 Chronicles 12:10 (ASV)

Instead of which king Rehoboam made. —See Note on 1 Kings 14:27, with which this verse coincides.

Chief of the guard. —Literally, captains of the runners, or couriers.