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2 Chronicles 12:1

2 Chronicles 12:1
And it came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom, and had strengthened himself, he forsook the law of the LORD, and all Israel with him.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And it came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom,.... Or when the kingdom of Rehoboam was established; the…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

All Israel with him - i. e., “all Judah and Benjamin” - all the Israelites of those two tribes.

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

He forsook the law of the Lord - This was after the three years mentioned Ch2 11:17.

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Chronicles 12:1-12

Israel was very much disgraced and weakened by being divided into two kingdoms; yet the kingdom of Judah, having both…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

2Ch 12:1-12 (cp. 1Ki 14:22; 1Ki 14:25-28). The Invasion of Shishak

1. all Israel i.e. all the Southern Kingdom; cp.…