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A Note on Names and Dates
Commentators clarify that this verse marks the end of Rehoboam's 17-year reign. They also note that the king's name, 'Abijam,' is given as 'Abijah' in 2 Chronicles. Scholars suggest 'Abijah' is likely the correct form, with the variation in Kings possibly being a scribal choice to distinguish him from another figure.
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 15:1
19th Century
Bishop
Abijam. —The form of the name given in 2 Chronicles 13:0, “Abijah,” is probably correct, as having a more distinct sig…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 15:1
17th Century
Pastor
Now in the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam the son of Nebat
reigned Abijam over Judah .
Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 15:1–8
17th Century
Minister
Abijam's heart was not perfect with the Lord his God; he lacked sincerity; he began well, but he fell away and walked in all the sins of his father…