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2 Chronicles 11:23 Β· KJV

"And he dealt wisely, and dispersed of all his children throughout all the countries of Judah and Benjamin, unto every fenced city: and he gave them victual in abundance. And he desired many wives."

King James Version

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Passage Context

21And Rehoboam loved Maachah 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.)
22And Rehoboam made Abijah the son of Maachah the chief, to be ruler among his brethren: for he thought to make him king.
23And he dealt wisely, and dispersed of all his children throughout all the countries of Judah and Benjamin, unto every fenced city: and he gave them victual in abundance. And he desired many wives.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you manage your responsibilities in your family?

2

What does it mean to you to provide for others?

3

When have you had to make sacrifices for your loved ones?

Life Application

family

Consider how you can strengthen family bonds through intentional actions and support.

leadership

Reflect on how you can lead with wisdom and care in your responsibilities.

People in This Verse

RehoboamOT

Rehoboam was the son of King Solomon and the first king of the southern kingdom of Judah after the division of Israel. His reign is marked by poor decisions and a failure to unite the tribes.

First appearance: 1 Kings 11:43

Places in This Verse

Judah(Southern Israel today)

Judah was a significant kingdom in the southern part of Israel, known for its strong connection to the Davidic dynasty.

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