John Gill Commentary 2 Chronicles 11
John Gill Commentary
2 Chronicles 11
John Gill Commentary
2 Chronicles 11
"And when Rehoboam was come to Jerusalem, he assembled the house of Judah and Benjamin, a hundred and fourscore thousand chosen men, that were warriors, to fight against Israel, to bring the kingdom again to Rehoboam." — 2 Chronicles 11:1 (ASV)
Ver. 1-4. And when Rehoboam was come to Jerusalem
After he had 2 Chronicles 12:2
(See Gill on 1 Kings 12:22).
"But the word of Jehovah came to Shemaiah the man of God, saying," — 2 Chronicles 11:2 (ASV)
And the Lord spoke to Moses From off the mercy seat in the holy of holies, where he had promised to meet him and commune with him about anything he should inquire of him, as he did at this time: saying; as follows.
"Speak unto Rehoboam the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and to all Israel in Judah and Benjamin, saying," — 2 Chronicles 11:3 (ASV)
(See Gill on 1 Kings 12:23).
"Thus saith Jehovah, Ye shall not go up, nor fight against your brethren: return every man to his house; for this thing is of me. So they hearkened unto the words of Jehovah, and returned from going against Jeroboam." — 2 Chronicles 11:4 (ASV)
(See Gill on 1 Kings 12:24).
"And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah." — 2 Chronicles 11:5 (ASV)
And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem
The metropolis of Judah, and the capital city of his kingdom:
and built cities for defence in Judah ;
that is, rebuilt, enlarged, and fortified them; for otherwise they were built before, though neglected before the revolt of the ten tribes; but now it became necessary to make them more capacious and strong, to protect his people, and defend himself against Israel; for though he was forbid to act offensively, and therefore contented himself to abide in Jerusalem, and not go forth to war; yet he might lawfully put himself into a condition of defence.
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