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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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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 11:5
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 11:5
19th Century
Bishop
REHOBOAM STRENGTHENS THE DEFENCES OF HIS KINGDOM (2 Chronicles 11:5–12).
This section is peculiar to the chroni…
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Chronicles 11:5–15
19th Century
Preacher
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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John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 11:5
17th Century
Pastor
And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem
The metropolis of Judah, and the capital city of his kingdom:
and…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 11:1–12
17th Century
Minister
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…