2 Chronicles 11:5
“And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
He built even Bethlehem,.... The place of our Lord's birth, about six miles from Jerusalem:
and Etam; another city in…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Rehoboam was between two dangers: on the north he might be attacked by Jeroboam, on the south by Jeroboam’s ally, Egypt.…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And built cities for defense in Judah - He was obliged to strengthen his frontiers against the encroachments of the men…
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 11:5-23
The Prosperity of Rehoboam
This section has no corresponding section in 1 Kin. On the other hand the Chronicler omits…
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