Abijah's speech lists specific, daily acts of worship—sacrifices, incense, shewbread, and the lampstand—that were commanded by God in the Law. Commentators explain that Judah's claim to faithfulness was based on their careful obedience to God's prescribed rituals, in stark contrast to the idolatry of the northern kingdom. This highlights the principle of worshiping God in the way He has commanded, not according to human invention.