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It happened, when the kingdom of Rehoboam was established, and he was strong, that he forsook the law of Yahweh, and all Israel with him.

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The Danger of Prosperity

Multiple commentators, especially Charles Spurgeon, highlight that Rehoboam's downfall came immediately after his success. He forsook God precisely when his kingdom was established and he felt strong. This serves as a powerful warning that spiritual complacency is a great danger of prosperity. Often, the test of success is more perilous than the test of adversity.

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2 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Chronicles 12:1

18th Century

Theologian

All Israel with him—that is, “all Judah and Benjamin”—all the Israelites of those two tribes.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 12:1

19th Century

Bishop

When Rehoboam had established the kingdom. —Rather, when Rehoboam’s kingdom had been established. The construction is imp…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On 2 Chronicles 12:1

19th Century

Preacher

And it came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom, and had strengthened himself, he forsook the law of the LORD, and all Israel wi…

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John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 12:1

17th Century

Pastor

And it came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom ,
&c.] Or when the kingdom of Rehoboam was establishe…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Chronicles 12:1–16

17th Century

Minister

When Rehoboam was so strong that he supposed he had nothing to fear from Jeroboam, he cast off his outward profession of godliness. It is very comm…