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Rehoboam wanted to regain control of the kingdom by force, but he changed his mind after hearing God's message through Shemaiah. The phrase man of God highlights a prophet's role as God's messenger. Prophets were important in the history of the divided kingdom. Shemaiah likely wrote a history of Rehoboam’s reign (2 Chronicles 12:15).
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Shemaiah: Prophet during the reign of Rehoboam
Glossary
Benjamin, Tribe of Judaism Kings, Books of First and Second Shemaiah Word, Word of God, Words of God
Topics
Government: God In in Dividing the Jewish Nation Into Two Different Countries Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Rehoboam (Latter Part of his Reign) Modern Judea: Comprised the Whole of the Ancient Kingdom of Judah Prophets: Shemaiah Rehoboam: Ten Tribes, Under the Leadership of Jeroboam, Successfully Revolt From Revolt of the Ten Tribes Shemaiah: A Prophet in the Time of Rehoboam: Prevents Rehoboam from War with Jeroboam