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Rehoboam appointed Abijah the son of Maacah to be chief, the prince among his brothers, for he intended to make him king.
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ExplanationCommentary
Verse 22. Head. Septuagint “prince.” Bible.—Grotius maintains that Abia was the eldest. But all others are of a contrary opinion, and believe that Roboam derogated from the law, (Deuteronomy 21:16. Calmet.) as David had done, unless it was left to the option of the king to appoint whom he pleased for his successor. Bible.—Meant. Prot. supply, “he thought” which is found in the Sept.
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