2 Chronicles 11:23

New International Version

He acted wisely, dispersing some of his sons throughout the districts of Judah and Benjamin, and to all the fortified cities. He gave them abundant provisions and took many wives for them.

Cross References

Genesis 25:6

But while he was still living, he gave gifts to the sons of his concubines and sent them away from his son Isaac to the land of the east.

2 Chronicles 11:22

Rehoboam appointed Abijah son of Maakah as crown prince among his brothers, in order to make him king.

2 Chronicles 11:5

Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and built up towns for defense in Judah:

2 Chronicles 12:1

After Rehoboam’s position as king was established and he had become strong, he and all Israel with him abandoned the law of the Lord.

2 Chronicles 21:3

Their father had given them many gifts of silver and gold and articles of value, as well as fortified cities in Judah, but he had given the kingdom to Jehoram because he was his firstborn son.

Luke 16:8

“The master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted shrewdly. For the people of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own kind than are the people of the light.