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Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and built cities for defense in Judah.
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Prudent Defensive Action
Commentators note that after God forbade him from attacking Israel, Rehoboam wisely shifted to a defensive posture. His building program was not an act of aggression but a prudent measure to protect his kingdom. This shows a practical response to a divine command—while he couldn't initiate war, he could prepare to defend his people.
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2 Chronicles
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Rehoboam was between two dangers: on the north, he might be attacked by Jeroboam; on the south, by Jeroboam’s ally, Egypt. The peril from this side…
19th Century
Anglican
REHOBOAM STRENGTHENS THE DEFENCES OF HIS KINGDOM (2 Chronicles 11:5–12).
This section is peculiar to the chroni…
Baptist
No wonder, therefore, that Rehoboam's kingdom was strengthened by the advent of these men, who were, doubtless, the best men in the whole country, …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem The metropolis of Judah, and the capital city of his kingdom:
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A few good words might have prevented the rebellion of Rehoboam's subjects; but all the force of his kingdom cannot bring them back. And it is in v…
