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Real Cities, Real History
Commentators unanimously identify Beth-zur, Soco, and Adullam as real, historical cities located within the tribal territory of Judah. By referencing other Old Testament books like Joshua and 1 Samuel, scholars confirm the geographical accuracy of the Chronicler's account, grounding the story of Rehoboam's kingdom in verifiable locations.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 11:6–7
18th Century
Theologian
See Joshua 15 and the notes at Joshua 15:33-36, 15:48-51, and 15:58-59.
For Adullam, see the note on 1 Samuel 22:1. It was in the…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 11:7
19th Century
Bishop
Beth-zur. — Beit-sûr; a ruin midway between Urtâs and Hebron (Joshua 15:58).
Shoco.
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 11:7
17th Century
Pastor
And Bethzur, and Shocho, and Adullam .
] All in the tribe of Judah, of which see (Joshua 15:35[Reference…
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…