2 Chronicles 11:1

CHAPTER XI

Rehoboam raises an array, purposing to reduce the ten tribes;

but is prevented by Shemaiah the prophet, 1-4.

He builds several cities of defense, and fortifies others,

5-12.

The priests and Levites being turned out by Jeroboam, come to

Rehoboam, 13, 14.

Jeroboam's gross idolatry, 15.

The pious of the land join with Judah, and strengthen the

kingdom of Rehoboam, 16, 17.

His wives, concubines, and numerous issue, 18-21.

He places his own sons for governors in the different

provinces, 22, 23.

NOTES ON CHAP. XI

Verse 2 Chronicles 11:1. Gathered of the house of Judah] See this account 1 Kings 12:21-11, and the notes there.