He acted wisely and distributed some of his sons through all the territories of Judah and Benjamin to all the fortified cities, and he gave them plenty of provisions. And he sought many wives for them.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Rehoboam’s wisdom was shown:

  1. In dispersing his other sons instead of allowing them to remain together in Jerusalem, where they might h…
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And he dealt wisely. — Rehoboam showed his wisdom by providing each of his sons with an independent position and royal es…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And he dealt wisely
Acted a prudent part, in order to execute his scheme, and particularly by disposing of his other…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…