2 Chronicles 11:22
“And Rehoboam made Abijah the son of Maachah the chief, to be ruler among his brethren: for he thought to make him king.”
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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Jeush was probably the oldest of Rehoboam’s sons, and should naturally and according to the provisions of the Law Deu…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Made Abijah - the chief - Abijah certainly was not the first-born of Rehoboam; but as he loved Maachah more than any of…
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
the chief, to be ruler R.V. to be chief, even the prince. "Ruler," Heb. nâgîdis translated "chief ruler" ("prince" R.V.)…
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