2 Chronicles 10:17
But, as for the sons of Israel who were dwelling in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
But as for the children of Israel that dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.
In Context
Cross References
1 Kings 11:36Nevertheless, go his son, will I give one tribe,—to the end there may remain a lamp unto David my servant always before me, in Jerusalem, the city that I have chosen for myself, to put my Name there.
2 Chronicles 11:1And when Rehoboam had entered Jerusalem, he called together the house of Judah and Benjamin, a hundred and eighty thousand chosen men, warriors,—to fight against Israel, to bring back the kingdom to Rehoboam.
2 Chronicles 11:12and, in every several city, shields and spears, and made them exceedingly strong,—thus Judah and Benjamin remained his.
Matthew Henry on 2 Chronicles 10:13-19
Rehoboam's Folly. ( b. c. 975.) 12 So Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam on the third day, as the king bade, saying, Come again to me on the third day. 13 And the king answered them roughly; and king Rehoboam forsook the counsel of the old men, 14 And answered them after the advice of the young men, saying, My father made your yoke heavy, but I will add thereto: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions. 15 So the king hearkened not unto the people: for the cause was of… Read the whole commentary →