They strengthenedthe kingdomof Judahand supportedRehoboamthe sonof Solomonfor threeyears,for they walkedin the wayof Davidand Solomonfor threeyears.
Then Rehoboamtookas a wifeMahalaththe daughterof Jerimoththe sonof David[and of] Abihailthe daughterof Eliabthe sonof Jesse,
When the kingdomof Rehoboamwas establishedand strong,he and allIsraelwith him forsookthe lawof the LORD.
Whatshall I dowith you, O Ephraim?Whatshall I dowith you, O Judah?For your loyaltyis like a morningcloudAnd like the dewwhich goesaway early.
