1 Kings 12:24

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

“Don't go to war against the people from Israel—they are your relatives. Go home! I am the LORD, and I made these things happen.” Rehoboam and his army obeyed the LORD and went home.

Cross References

Genesis 24:50

Laban and Bethuel answered, “The LORD has done this. We have no choice in the matter.

1 Kings 12:15

When the people realized that Rehoboam would not listen to them, they shouted: “We don't have to be loyal to David's family. We can do what we want. Come on, people of Israel, let's go home! Rehoboam can rule his own people.” Adoniram was in charge of the forced labour, and Rehoboam sent him to talk to the people. But they stoned him to death. Then Rehoboam ran to his chariot and hurried back to Jerusalem. So the people from the northern tribes of Israel went home, leaving Rehoboam to rule only the people from the towns in Judah. Ever since that day, the people of Israel have opposed David's family in Judah. All this happened just as the LORD's prophet Ahijah had told Jeroboam.

1 Kings 12:25

Jeroboam rebuilt Shechem in Ephraim and made it a stronger town, then he moved there. He also fortified the town of Penuel.

1 Kings 14:30

He and Jeroboam were constantly at war.

2 Chronicles 11:4

“The LORD warns you not to go to war against the people from the northern tribes—they are your relatives. Go home! The LORD is the one who made these things happen.” Rehoboam and his army obeyed the LORD's message and did not attack Jeroboam and his troops.

2 Chronicles 22:7

It was during that visit that God had Ahaziah put to death. When Ahaziah arrived at Jezreel, he and Joram went to meet with Jehu, grandson of Nimshi. The LORD had already told Jehu to kill every male in Ahab's family,

2 Chronicles 25:10

Amaziah ordered the troops from Israel to go home, but when they left, they were furious with the people of Judah.

Hosea 8:4

You chose kings and leaders without consulting me; you made silver and gold idols that led to your downfall.

Numbers 14:42

so don't even try it. The LORD refuses to help you, because you turned your backs on him. The Amalekites and the Canaanites are your enemies, and they will attack and defeat you.”

Judges 14:4

At that time, the Philistines were in control of Israel, and the LORD wanted to stir up trouble for them. That's why he made Samson desire that woman.