2 Chronicles 11:17
“So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah, and made Rehoboam the son of Solomon strong, three years: for three years they walked in the way of David and Solomon.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Which bare him children,.... Or, "and she bore him" (d); for it is said only of one of them, the other perhaps died…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Three years - i. e., during the first three years of Rehoboam’s reign. In the fourth year an apostasy took place, which…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
For three years they walked in the way of David - During this time he prospered; but for fourteen years after this he…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Chronicles 11:13-23
See here,
I. How Rehoboam was strengthened by the accession of the priests and Levites, and all the devout and pious…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
three years There were three years of prosperity, in the fourth year Judah fell away into idolatry, and in the fifth…
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