2 Chronicles 11
“But the priests and the Levites who were in all Israel took their stand with him from all their districts, 16 and those who had set their hearts to seek the Lord God of Israel came after them from all the tribes of Israel to Jerusalem to sacrifice to the Lord, the God of their fathers.”
2 Chronicles 11:16
Summary
In 2 Chronicles 11, the chapter focuses on the reign of Rehoboam following the division of the kingdom of Israel. After losing ten tribes to Jeroboam, Rehoboam fortifies the cities in Judah and Benjamin to secure his rule. He attempts to consolidate his power and maintain the loyalty of the remaining tribes. The chapter emphasizes the importance of worship by detailing how Rehoboam encourages the people to remain faithful to the Lord amidst the challenges of a divided kingdom. Key to this is his instruction to not attack the northern kingdom, recognizing that this division is part of God's plan. The chapter highlights God's providence in the midst of political turmoil and the necessity of obedience to God's will for true success.