But Rehoboam continued to rule over the Israelites who lived in the towns of Judah.
Parallel translations
- WEB But as for the children of Israel who lived in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.
- KJV But as for the children of Israel that dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.
- BSB but Rehoboam still reigned over the Israelites living in the cities of Judah.
- NKJV But Rehoboam reigned over the children of Israel who dwelt in the cities of Judah.
- NASB But as for the sons of Israel who lived in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.
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Quick answer
Rehoboam still reigns over the Israelites living in the towns of Judah. A remnant of the kingdom remains under the Davidic line.
Overview
Though the ten northern tribes secede, those dwelling in Judah's territory remain loyal to Rehoboam. The Chronicler keeps his focus on Judah, the kingdom where the temple stands and David's line continues. This preserved southern kingdom safeguards the messianic promise until Christ comes from the tribe of Judah (Hebrews 7:14).
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- 1 Kgs 12:17But as for the children of Israel who lived in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.
- 1 Kgs 11:36To his son will I give one tribe, that David my servant may have a lamp always before me in Jerusalem, the city which I have chosen me to put my name there.
- 2 Chr 11:1When Rehoboam had come to Jerusalem, he assembled the house of Judah and Benjamin, one hundred eighty thousand chosen men who were warriors, to fight against Israel, to bring the kingdom again to Rehoboam.
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