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Rehoboam went to Shechem; for all Israel were come to Shechem to make him king.

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A Parallel Account

Commentators widely note that this narrative is a repetition of the account found in 1 Kings 12. The events and dialogue are nearly identical, with only minor verbal and grammatical differences between the two tellings. This highlights the importance of the event in Israel's history.

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2 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Chronicles 10:1–11

18th Century

Theologian

The narrative from the book of Kings is repeated with only slight verbal differences.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 10:1

19th Century

Bishop

To Shechem.Sh’kémah, with accusative ending; Kings, Sh’kem. “Were come,” pf. plural; Kings, singular…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 10:1

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 1 Kings 12:1).

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Chronicles 10:1–19

17th Century

Minister

Moderate counsels are wisest and best. Gentleness will do what violence will not do. Most people like to be addressed mildly. Good words cost only …