2 Chronicles 11:23

New Century Version

Rehoboam acted wisely. He spread his sons through all the areas of Judah and Benjamin, sending them to every strong, walled city. He gave plenty of supplies to his sons, and he also found wives for them.

Cross References

Genesis 25:6

But before Abraham died, he did give gifts to the sons of his other wives, then sent them to the East to be away from Isaac.

2 Chronicles 11:22

Rehoboam chose Abijah son of Maacah to be the leader of his own brothers, because he planned to make Abijah king.

2 Chronicles 11:5

Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and built strong cities in Judah to defend it.

2 Chronicles 12:1

After Rehoboam’s kingdom was set up and he became strong, he and the people of Judah stopped obeying the teachings of the Lord.

2 Chronicles 21:3

Jehoshaphat gave his sons many gifts of silver, gold, and valuable things, and he gave them strong, walled cities in Judah. But Jehoshaphat gave the kingdom to Jehoram, because he was the first son.

Luke 16:8

So, the master praised the dishonest manager for being clever. Yes, worldly people are more clever with their own kind than spiritual people are.