Translations
Original
Notes
Shemaiah's prophecy stopped an immediate civil war among Israel's tribes. However, Rehoboam's reign is described as one of constant conflict with Jeroboam (2 Chronicles 12:15). Civil war marked the first fifty years of the divided kingdom, lasting until Omri's time.
Parallels
People
Benjamin: Youngest son of Jacob and Rachel Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province Rehoboam: Son of Solomon, first king of Judah Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom
Glossary
Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Hebron (Place) Shemaiah
Topics
Jeroboam: First King of Israel After the Revolt: His Wars with Rehoboam Rehoboam: Ten Tribes, Under the Leadership of Jeroboam, Successfully Revolt From Shemaiah: A Prophet in the Time of Rehoboam: Prevents Rehoboam from War with Jeroboam