The message of this passage of 2 Chronicles is very similar to the message of the book of Judges; be faithful to God and he will protect and bless, but rejecting him leads to his rejection. Rehoboam was born in the first year of Solomon’s reign. So he grew up knowing only his father as king. He must have neglected the study of David’s words because he lived ignorant of God’s Law. And his rule was scared because of that neglect. Only when faced with calamity did he turn from his evil ways. So maybe Rehoboam passed on his life lessons to his son and grandson, for they sought out God much like David had. Because of the faithfulness of the generations that followed Rehoboam God granted his people rest in the land of rest. A picture of the abundance that God offers those who are committed to him.
It took me about 13 minutes to read this passage.
Stuart
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