| I Kings 12:17
| But as for all the children of Israel that dwelt in the cities of Juda, Roboam reigned over them.
| Them, as well as over many, who came into his territory, that they might practise the true religion, without restraint. (Haydock) (Chap. 11:13.) --- The kings of Juda afterwards made various conquests, 3 Kings 13:19. Hence they were able to contend with the other tribes (Calmet) with advantage. (Haydock) --- Even at first, Roboam put himself at the head of 180,000 chosen men, ver. 21. Abia had an army of 400,000, and Asa near 600,000; while Josaphat had 1,160,000 soldiers, 2 Paralipomenon 13:3., and 14:8., and 17:14.
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