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2 Chronicles 11:1

2 Chronicles 11:1
And when Rehoboam was come to Jerusalem, he gathered of the house of Judah and Benjamin an hundred and fourscore thousand chosen men, which were warriors , to fight against Israel, that he might bring the kingdom again to Rehoboam.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And when Rehoboam was come to Jerusalem,.... After he had been at Shechem, and had given his answer to the request of…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Gathered of the house of Judah - See this account Kg1 12:21-24 (note), and the notes there.

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Chronicles 11:1-12

How the ten tribes deserted the house of David we read in the foregoing chapter. They had formerly sat loose to that…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19212 Chronicles 11:1-4

2Ch 11:1-4 (1Ki 12:21-24). Shemaiah forbids Civil War

The Chronicler here omits the elevation of Jeroboam to be king…

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