1 And when Rehoboam was come to Jerusalem, he assembled the house of Judah and Benjamin, a hundred and fourscore thousand chosen men, that were warriors, to fight against Israel, to bring the kingdom again to Rehoboam.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when Rehoboam H7346 (רְחַבְעָם) — Rechabam, an Israelite king
- was come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- he gathered H6950 (קָהַל) — to convoke
- of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- and Benjamin H1144 (בִּנְיָמִין) — Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- an hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- and fourscore H8084 (שְׁמֹנִים) — eighty, also eightieth
- thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
- chosen H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
- which were warriors H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- which were warriors H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- to fight H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
- against Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- that he might bring H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- the kingdom H4467 (מַמְלָכָה) — dominion, i.e. (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm)
- again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- to Rehoboam H7346 (רְחַבְעָם) — Rechabam, an Israelite king
2 But the word of Jehovah came to Shemaiah the man of God, saying,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But the word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- came to Shemaiah H8098 (שְׁמַעְיָה) — Shemajah, the name of twenty-five Israelites
- the man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
3 Speak unto Rehoboam the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and to all Israel in Judah and Benjamin, saying,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Speak H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Rehoboam H7346 (רְחַבְעָם) — Rechabam, an Israelite king
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- and to all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- in Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- and Benjamin H1144 (בִּנְיָמִין) — Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
4 Thus saith Jehovah, Ye shall not go up, nor fight against your brethren: return every man to his house; for this thing is of me. So they hearkened unto the words of Jehovah, and returned from going against Jeroboam.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- Ye shall not go up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- nor fight H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
- against your brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- return H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- every man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- to his house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- for this thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- is done H1961 (הָיָה) — to exist, i.e. be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
- of me. And they obeyed H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- the words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and returned H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- from going H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- against Jeroboam H3379 (יָרׇבְעָם) — Jarobam, the name of two Israelite kings
5 And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Rehoboam H7346 (רְחַבְעָם) — Rechabam, an Israelite king
- dwelt H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- in Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- and built H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- for defence H4692 (מָצוֹר) — something hemming in, i.e. (objectively) a mound (of besiegers), (abstractly) a siege, (figuratively) distress; or (subjectively) a fastness
- in Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
6 He built Beth-lehem, and Etam, and Tekoa,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He built H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- even Beth–lehem H1035 (בֵּית לֶחֶם) — Beth-Lechem, a place in Palestine
- and Etam H5862 (עֵיטָם) — Etam, a place in Palestine
- and Tekoa H8620 (תְּקוֹעַ) — Tekoa, a place in Palestine
7 And Beth-zur, and Soco, and Adullam,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Beth–zur H1049 (בֵּית צוּר) — Beth-Tsur, a place in Palestine
- and Shoco H7755 (שׂוֹכֹה) — Sokoh or Soko, the name of two places in Palestine
- and Adullam H5725 (עֲדֻלָּם) — Adullam, a place in Palestine
8 and Gath, and Mareshah, and Ziph,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Gath H1661 (גַּת) — Gath, a Philistine city
- and Mareshah H4762 (מַרְאֵשָׁה) — Mareshah, the name of two Israelites and of a place in Palestine
- and Ziph H2128 (זִיף) — Ziph, the name of a place in Palestine; also of an Israelite
9 and Adoraim, and Lachish, and Azekah,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Adoraim H115 (אֲדוֹרַיִם) — Adorajim, a place in Palestine
- and Lachish H3923 (לָכִישׁ) — Lakish, a place in Palestine
- and Azekah H5825 (עֲזֵקָה) — Azekah, a place in Palestine
10 and Zorah, and Aijalon, and Hebron, which are in Judah and in Benjamin, fortified cities.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Zorah H6881 (צׇרְעָה) — Tsorah, a place in Palestine
- and Aijalon H357 (אַיָּלוֹן) — Ajalon, the name of five places in Palestine
- and Hebron H2275 (חֶבְרוֹן) — Chebron, a place in Palestine, also the name of two Israelites
- in Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- and in Benjamin H1144 (בִּנְיָמִין) — Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- fenced H4694 (מְצוּרָה) — a hemming in, i.e. (objectively) a mound (of siege), or (subjectively) a rampart (of protection), (abstractly) fortification
- cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
11 And he fortified the strongholds, and put captains in them, and stores of victuals, and oil and wine.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he fortified H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- the strong holds H4694 (מְצוּרָה) — a hemming in, i.e. (objectively) a mound (of siege), or (subjectively) a rampart (of protection), (abstractly) fortification
- and put H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- captains H5057 (נָגִיד) — a commander (as occupying the front), civil, military or religious; generally (abstractly, plural), honorable themes
- in them, and store H214 (אוֹצָר) — a depository
- of victual H3978 (מַאֲכָל) — an eatable (includ. provender, flesh and fruit)
- and of oil H8081 (שֶׁמֶן) — grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness
- and wine H3196 (יַיִן) — wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication
12 And in every city he put shields and spears, and made them exceeding strong. And Judah and Benjamin belonged to him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And in every several city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- shields H6793 (צִנָּה) — a hook (as pointed); also a (large) shield (as if guarding by prickliness); also cold (as piercing)
- and spears H7420 (רֹמַח) — a lance (as thrown); especially the iron point
- and made them exceeding H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
- and made them exceeding H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)
- strong H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- having Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- and Benjamin H1144 (בִּנְיָמִין) — Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
13 And the priests and the Levites that were in all Israel resorted to him out of all their border.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- and the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
- in all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- resorted H3320 (יָצַב) — to place (any thing so as to stay); reflexively, to station, offer, continue
- to him out of all their coasts H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
14 For the Levites left their suburbs and their possession, and came to Judah and Jerusalem: for Jeroboam and his sons cast them off, that they should not execute the priest’s office unto Jehovah;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
- left H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
- their suburbs H4054 (מִגְרָשׁ) — a suburb (i.e. open country whither flocks are driven from pasture); hence, the area around a building, or the margin of the sea
- and their possession H272 (אֲחֻזָּה) — something seized, i.e. a possession (especially of land)
- and came H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- to Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- and Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- for Jeroboam H3379 (יָרׇבְעָם) — Jarobam, the name of two Israelite kings
- and his sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- had cast them off H2186 (זָנַח) — reject, forsake, fail
- from executing the priest’s office H3547 (כָּהַן) — to officiate as a priest; figuratively, to put on regalia
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
15 and he appointed him priests for the high places, and for the he-goats, and for the calves which he had made.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he ordained H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- him priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- for the high places H1116 (בָּמָה) — an elevation
- and for the devils H8163 (שָׂעִיר) — shaggy; as noun, a he-goat; by analogy, a faun
- and for the calves H5695 (עֵגֶל) — a (male) calf (as frisking round), especially one nearly grown (i.e. a steer)
- which he had made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
16 And after them, out of all the tribes of Israel, such as set their hearts to seek Jehovah, the God of Israel, came to Jerusalem to sacrifice unto Jehovah, the God of their fathers.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- them out of all the tribes H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- such as set H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- their hearts H3824 (לֵבָב) — the heart (as the most interior organ);
- to seek H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- to sacrifice H2076 (זָבַח) — to slaughter an animal (usually in sacrifice)
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- of their fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
17 So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah, and made Rehoboam the son of Solomon strong, three years; for they walked three years in the way of David and Solomon.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So they strengthened H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- the kingdom H4438 (מַלְכוּת) — a rule; concretely, a dominion
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- and made Rehoboam H7346 (רְחַבְעָם) — Rechabam, an Israelite king
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- strong H553 (אָמַץ) — to be alert, physically (on foot) or mentally (in courage)
- three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- for three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- they walked H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- in the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- and Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
18 And Rehoboam took him a wife, Mahalath the daughter of Jerimoth the son of David, and of Abihail the daughter of Eliab the son of Jesse;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Rehoboam H7346 (רְחַבְעָם) — Rechabam, an Israelite king
- took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- him Mahalath H4258 (מַחֲלַת) — Machalath, the name of an Ishmaelitess and of an Israelitess
- the daughter H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- the daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- of Jerimoth H3406 (יְרִימוֹת) — Jerimoth or Jeremoth, the name of twelve Israelites
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- to wife H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- Abihail H32 (אֲבִיהַיִל) — Abihail or Abichail, the name of three Israelites and two Israelitesses
- of Eliab H446 (אֱלִיאָב) — Eliab, the name of six Israelites
- of Jesse H3448 (יִשַׁי) — Jishai, David's father
19 and she bare him sons: Jeush, and Shemariah, and Zaham.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Which bare H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- him children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- Jeush H3266 (יְעוּשׁ) — Jeush, the name of an Edomite and of four Israelites
- and Shamariah H8114 (שְׁמַרְיָה) — Shemarjah, the name of four Israelites
- and Zaham H2093 (זַהַם) — Zaham, an Israelite
20 And after her he took Maacah the daughter of Absalom; and she bare him Abijah, and Attai, and Ziza, and Shelomith.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- her he took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- Maachah H4601 (מַעֲכָה) — Maakah (or Maakath), the name of a place in Syria, also of a Mesopotamian, of three Israelites, and of four Israelitesses and one Syrian woman
- the daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- of Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
- which bare H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- him Abijah H29 (אֲבִיָּה) — Abijah, the name of several Israelite men and two Israelitesses
- and Attai H6262 (עַתַּי) — Attai, the name of three Israelites
- and Ziza H2124 (זִיזָא) — Ziza, the name of two Israelites
- and Shelomith H8019 (שְׁלֹמִית) — Shelomith, the name of five Israelites and three Israelitesses
21 And Rehoboam loved Maacah the daughter of Absalom above all his wives and his concubines (for he took eighteen wives, and threescore concubines, and begat twenty and eight sons and threescore daughters).Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Rehoboam H7346 (רְחַבְעָם) — Rechabam, an Israelite king
- loved H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
- Maachah H4601 (מַעֲכָה) — Maakah (or Maakath), the name of a place in Syria, also of a Mesopotamian, of three Israelites, and of four Israelitesses and one Syrian woman
- the daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- of Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
- above all his wives H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- and his concubines H6370 (פִּילֶגֶשׁ) — a concubine; also (masculine) a paramour
- for he took H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- eighteen H6240 (עָשָׂר) — ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
- eighteen H8083 (שְׁמֹנֶה) — a cardinal number, eight (as if a surplus above the 'perfect' seven); also (as ordinal) eighth
- wives H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- and threescore H8346 (שִׁשִּׁים) — sixty
- concubines H6370 (פִּילֶגֶשׁ) — a concubine; also (masculine) a paramour
- and begat H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- twenty H6242 (עֶשְׂרִים) — twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth
- and eight H8083 (שְׁמֹנֶה) — a cardinal number, eight (as if a surplus above the 'perfect' seven); also (as ordinal) eighth
- sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- daughters H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
22 And Rehoboam appointed Abijah the son of Maacah to be chief, even the prince among his brethren; for he was minded to make him king.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Rehoboam H7346 (רְחַבְעָם) — Rechabam, an Israelite king
- made H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- Abijah H29 (אֲבִיָּה) — Abijah, the name of several Israelite men and two Israelitesses
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Maachah H4601 (מַעֲכָה) — Maakah (or Maakath), the name of a place in Syria, also of a Mesopotamian, of three Israelites, and of four Israelitesses and one Syrian woman
- the chief H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- ruler H5057 (נָגִיד) — a commander (as occupying the front), civil, military or religious; generally (abstractly, plural), honorable themes
- among his brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- to make him king H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
23 And he dealt wisely, and dispersed of all his sons throughout all the lands of Judah and Benjamin, unto every fortified city: and he gave them victuals in abundance. And he sought for them many wives.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he dealt wisely H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- and dispersed H6555 (פָּרַץ) — to break out (in many applications, direct and indirect, literal and figurative)
- of all his children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- throughout all the countries H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- and Benjamin H1144 (בִּנְיָמִין) — Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- unto every fenced H4694 (מְצוּרָה) — a hemming in, i.e. (objectively) a mound (of siege), or (subjectively) a rampart (of protection), (abstractly) fortification
- city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- and he gave H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- them victual H4202 (מָזוֹן) — food
- in abundance H7230 (רֹב) — abundance (in any respect)
- And he desired H7592 (שָׁאַל) — to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand
- many H1995 (הָמוֹן) — a noise, tumult, crowd; also disquietude, wealth
- wives H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman