2 Chronicles 11:23
“And he dealt wisely, and dispersed of all his children throughout all the countries of Judah and Benjamin, unto every fenced city: and he gave them victual in abundance. And he desired many wives.”
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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Rehoboam’s wisdom was shown: (1) In dispersing his other sons instead of allowing them to remain together in Jerusalem,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
He dealt wisely - It was true policy to disperse his own sons through the different provinces who were not likely to…
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
his children throughout all the countries R.V. his sons throughout all the lands, i.e. the territory of Judah; cp. 1Ch…
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