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2 Chronicles 11:21

2 Chronicles 11:21
And Rehoboam loved Maachah the daughter of Absalom above all his wives and his concubines: (for he took eighteen wives, and threescore concubines; and begat twenty and eight sons, and threescore daughters.)

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And he dealt wisely,.... Acted a prudent part, in order to execute his scheme, and particularly by disposing of his…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Eighteen wives and threescore concubines - Bad enough, but not so abandoned as his father. Of these marriages and…

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, 1882–19212 Chronicles 11:5-23

The Prosperity of Rehoboam

This section has no corresponding section in 1 Kin. On the other hand the Chronicler omits…