2 Crônicas 11

2 Crônicas 11

Clarke - Abijah certainly was not the first-born of Rehoboam; but as he loved Maachah more than any of his wives, so he preferred her son, probably through his mother’s influence.” Martin Selman: Rehoboam’s growing family is the final symbol of blessing (cf. 1 Ch. 26:5; cf. 25:5) and of strength (2 Ch. 13:21). Again, however, there are signs that this was not an unmixed blessing. While Rehoboam’s father’s wives had led him astray (1 Ki. 11:3), his own preference for a later wife, Maacah (vv. 20-21); note “After her,” v. 20, NRSV, RSV, JB; then, NIV), and the promotion of her son Abijah as his successor (vv. 22), directly contravened the Deuteronomic law (Dt. 21:15-17). (BORROW 2 Chronicles : a commentary) Andrew Hill: The concluding verse of the regnal résumé lauds Rehoboam’s wisdom in “dispersing some of his sons throughout the districts of Judah” (11:23). Rehoboam apparently imitates his father’s practice of delegation of royal authority by means of district governors (cf. 1 Kings 4:7–19), but he makes those appointments from princes within the royal household rather than from tribal leaders. The policy yields practical benefits: preventing the infighting experienced in David’s royal household by prospective successors to the throne, solidifying the king’s position, guarding against disloyalty in the form of an Absalom-like coup, ensuring an heir for the continuation of the dynasty (since housing the royal family in one location makes it easier for a usurper to execute all rivals), and extending the influence of the royal family to outlying districts J. Barton Payne: He dealt wisely by delegating to his sons authority in the national defense, and be providing them with substance and with wives (ASV); but also by dispersing them, to insure the undisputed succession of Abijah, the designated heir (v. 22). 2 Chronicles 11:23 He acted wisely and distributed some of his sons through all the territories of Judah and Benjamin to all the fortified cities, and he gave them food in abundance. And he sought many wives for them. he dealt: 2Ch 10:8-15 Lu 16:8 dispersed: 2Ch 21:3 Ge 25:6 1Ki 1:5,6 every fenced city: 2Ch 11:11 many wives: Heb. a multitude of wives, 2Ch 11:21 He acted wisely and distributed some of his sons through all the territories of Judah and Benjamin to all the fortified cities, and he gave them food in abundance. And he sought many wives for them. Ryrie Study Bible (borrow) - The meaning is this: Rehoboam made his sons deputies throughout the kingdom and sought wives for them. Ron Daniel - 2Ch 11:23-12:1 Rehoboam Acts Wisely, Then Forsakes The Lord - Rehoboam is a guy that I just can't figure out. He foolishly responds to the people's request, but then wisely heeds the warning against attacking his relatives. Now, he wisely distributes his sons throughout Judah, but then foolishly forsakes the Law of God. I think that Rehoboam is a good example of the "double-minded man, unstable in all his ways" (James 1:8). This is a dangerous man. His wise leadership causes people to follow after him, but then his departure from the Word makes people fall with him. Beware of people who are wise in their actions, but walk in defiance of God's commands. Paul Apple - DEVOTIONAL QUESTIONS: 1) What type of attacks did Rehoboam fear that caused him to put such an emphasis on strengthening his defenses around the territory of Judah and Benjamin? 2) What type of financial sacrifices are we prepared to make to hold fast to our biblical convictions? 3) Why did the passion for following in the covenant ways of David and Solomon start to dissipate after only three years? 4) Why doesn’t the OT speak out more forcefully against polygamy? QUOTES FOR REFLECTION: Raymond Dillard: Goldingay (BTB 5 [1975] 102–4) suggests that the Chronicler’s account of Rehoboam was structured around the narratives concerning Jeroboam in 1 Kgs 12:25—14:20 such that each section in the deuteronomic account has an equivalent in Chronicles: 1. Jeroboam fortifies cities (12:25); so does Rehoboam (11:5–12). 2. Jeroboam seeks strength through religious policies (12:26–33); Rehoboam finds strength through Jeroboam’s religious policies (11:13–17). a. Jeroboam fears loss of people (12:26–27); Rehoboam gains people (11:16–17a). b. Jeroboam founds sinful cult (12:28–30); Rehoboam practices correct cult (11:17b). c. Jeroboam ignores priests and Levites (12:31–33); Rehoboam gains priests and Levites (11:13–15). 3. The consequences of Jeroboam’s actions are trouble for him (13:1–32), whereas Rehoboam’s actions produce blessing (11:18–21). 4. Jeroboam’s son Abijah is prevented from succeeding him (13:33—14:20), but Rehoboam’s son Abijah is prepared for succession (11:22–23). Not all of the parallels Goldingay suggests are that obvious (e.g., 1 Kgs 12:28–30 // 11:17b), nor are the passages in the same sequence. However, at a rhetorical level Rehoboam’s early reign is in sharp contrast to the events in the North. Mark Boda: [The key to success shown in 11:13-17] Rather than connecting the success directly to Rehoboam, the Chronicler links it to both the infusion of priests and Levites from the north who had been rejected by Jeroboam’s new cult at Bethel and Dan (1 Kgs 12:25-33), as well as to the people from all the northern tribes who “sincerely wanted to worship the Lord, the God of Israel,” here using terminology typical of the Chronicler. Not surprisingly the Chronicler highlights the faithfulness of the sacred personnel, who have played a significant role in his narrative to this point, as well as to the impact that such faithfulness could have on the people as a whole. The standard of faithfulness continues to be David and Solomon, an allusion to the portrait of these kings in 1 Chronicles 10 – 2 Chronicles 9. The role also that northern Israelites play in this scene is a careful reminder that members of these tribes still had a role to play in the remnant of Israel, even if it suggests a wariness about worship practices in the northern territories, possibly even in the Chronicler’s day. In this the Chronicler shows that the values of David and Solomon can endure through the orders they sponsored (priests and Levites) and the community they created, even without the royal house. Geoffrey Kirkland: The Corrupt Leadership of King Rehoboam I. THE DOMINATION OF REHOBOAM (:1-4) The point here is: domineering leadership II. THE DEVOTION OF REHOBOAM (:5-12) The point here is: distracted devotion III. THE DEFILEMENT OF REHOBOAM (:13-17) The point here is: defiled worship IV. THE DISOBEDIENCE OF REHOBOAM (:18-23) The point here is: deliberate disobedience Michael Stark: Making the Pagans Happy (for a While) Summary: Godliness exalts a nation. Ungodliness condemns a nation (cf Pr 14:34). A study of the migration of godly people from a nation turning from righteousness and the impact their leaving had on that nation and the nation to which the immigrated. Spiritual leaders from the Northern Kingdom, together with many individuals who wanted to honour the Living God, migrated to the Southern Kingdom. There, their presence “strengthened the kingdom of Judah.” I find it fascinating to note that the Word of God states that their exodus from Israel made Rehoboam “secure.” Migration from the northern kingdom made the southern kingdom secure. I suppose it would have been easy to complain that it was a gentle revolution and that such an influx would threaten the culture. However, the Bible saw matters differently. It is essential that we recognise that this was not an invasion that would alter the culture of Judah; those moving into the kingdom would adopt the culture of their new nation rather than insisting that Judah adapt to them. You may recall that Jeroboam had compromised the Faith and led the people into gross idolatry. It wasn’t that he meant to dishonour God, but he couldn’t trust God to secure his kingdom, so he took matters into his own hands and made representations of the God of Heaven so that people wouldn’t seek God in His Temple in Jerusalem. The result was that Jeroboam so compromised the Faith that people of conscience could not tolerate what Israel had become. However, let’s go back to the beginning. God promoted Jeroboam to reign over the northern tribes, tearing those tribes from Solomon’s son because of compromise, Jeroboam was not willing to trust God to keep him on the throne. The Word pointedly states that God exalted this man Jeroboam, elevating him to the throne of what would become the northern kingdom. We read the account in 1 Kings 11:26-32. Think this through; God chose Jeroboam and promoted him to a position of authority. God did this because of the sin of Solomon. In this same passage, we see God saying of Solomon and of what would become the land of Israel, 1 Kings 11:33-38. . . Jeroboam chose to dishonour God, pursuing his own religion. However, his actions brought about was an impact he had not anticipated. As result of Jeroboam’s choice, the Levites, God’s chosen servants for duties in the Temple, were presented with their own choice—they could have a secure job in the new religion, or they could honour God. They could not do both! The text before us this day makes it apparent that at considerable cost to themselves and their families, the Levites—en masse— chose to honour the LORD God. They chose to leave their homes, leave the Levitical cities that God had given their families and migrate to the Southern Kingdom; and all who longed to honour God followed these godly Levites in their migration. The sudden influx of so many godly people strengthened Judah. The Bible says that immediately, Rehoboam was made secure through their exodus. This was because the newcomers chose God over comfort. You see, the presence of the godly is a threat to the wicked. It is not that the godly would ever attack the wicked, but the godly cannot simply “go along to get along.” The godly answer to God, and not to man. The godly are less concerned about the feelings of the wicked than they are concerned to honour Him who redeemed them. https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/making-the-pagans-happy-for-a-whilemichael-stark-sermon-on-christian-life-229880?page=2&wc=800 BIBLIOGRAPHY FOR 1-2 CHRONICLES NOTE: SOME CAN BE BORROWED FROM ARCHIVE.ORG Archer, Gleason L. Jr. A survey of Old Testament introduction (BORROW). Chicago, IL: Moody Press, 1964. Baxter, J. Sidlow. Explore the Book Vol. 2 Judges to Esther . Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1960. Boda, Mark J. Cornerstone Biblical Commentary – 1-2 Chronicles. (Digital version) Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 2010. Braun, Roddy. 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