Bible Chapter Summary
2 Chronicles 11 Summary
Rehoboam Fortifies Judah and Strengthens the Kingdom
After Rehoboam gathers forces to war against Israel, the Lord sends Shemaiah to forbid the battle, and the armies return home. Rehoboam then fortifies cities in Judah and Benjamin with garrisons, supplies, weapons, and shields. Priests and Levites from all Israel come to Judah and Jerusalem, and Israelites seeking the Lord join them. For three years the kingdom is strengthened as the people follow the ways of David and Solomon, and Rehoboam takes multiple wives and children.
Key themes
Key verses
2 Chronicles 11:4
“Thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not go up, nor fight against your brethren: return every man to his house: for this thing is done of me. And they obeyed the words of the LORD, and returned from going against Jeroboam.”
2 Chronicles 11:5-12
“And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah.”
2 Chronicles 11:13-16
“And the priests and the Levites that were in all Israel resorted to him out of all their coasts.”
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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