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But as for the children of Israel who lived in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.
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Verse 17. Them, as well as over many, who came into his territory, that they might practise the true religion, without restraint. Bible. Calmet. 11:13.—The kings of Juda afterwards made various conquests. Calmet. 13:19. Hence they were able to contend with the other tribes ( Calmet.) with advantage. Bible.—Even at first, Roboam put himself at the head of 180,000 chosen men, verse 21. Abia had an army of 400,000, and Asa near 600,000; while Josaphat had 1,160,000 soldiers. 2 Chronicles 13:3 and 14:8. and 17:14.
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