2 Chronicles 11:23

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Rehoboam also showed discernment by dispersing some of his sons to all the regions of Judah and Benjamin and to all the fortified cities. He gave them plenty of provisions and sought many wives for them.

Cross References

Luke 16:8

‘The master praised the unrighteous manager   because he had acted shrewdly. For the children of this age   are more shrewd than the children of light   in dealing with their own people.

2 Chronicles 21:3

Their father had given them many gifts of silver, gold, and valuable things, along with fortified cities  in Judah, but he gave the kingdom to Jehoram because he was the firstborn.

Genesis 25:6

But Abraham gave gifts to the sons of his concubines, and while he was still alive he sent them eastwards, away from his son Isaac, to the land of the East.

2 Chronicles 11:5

Rehoboam stayed in Jerusalem, and he fortified cities  , in Judah.

2 Chronicles 11:22

Rehoboam appointed Abijah son of Maacah as chief, leader among his brothers, intending to make him king.

2 Chronicles 12:1

When Rehoboam had established his sovereignty and royal power,  he abandoned the law of the Lord  #– #he and all Israel with him.