1 Kings 12:17

“But as for the children of Israel which dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.”

"But as for the children of Israel which dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them." - 1 Kings 12:17
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What does 1 Kings 12:17 mean?

1 Kings 12:17 (KJV) "But as for the children of Israel which dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them." The book of 1 Kings is an important historical and religious text that provides insight into the lives of the ancient Israelites, their kings, and their…

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The Choice of Rehoboam: Lessons in Leadership and Faithfulness

In the annals of biblical history, the stories of Israel and its kings serve as profound lessons for the faithful. Among these accounts, the reign of King Rehoboam in 1 Kings 12 stands as a pivotal moment that reflects both the complexity of human leadership and the consequences…

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A Prayer for Leadership and Unity in Our Hearts

Heavenly Father, We come before You today, Lord, with hearts yearning for Your wisdom and understanding. In the midst of our lives and the complexities that surround us, we reflect upon the words spoken in 1 Kings 12:17: "But as for the children of Israel which dwelt in the…

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Revelation 17:12 - "And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast."
2 Kings 17:12 - "For they served idols, whereof the LORD had said unto them, Ye shall not do this thing."
1 Kings 4:17 - "Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in Issachar:"
2 Kings 12:17 - "¶ Then Hazael king of Syria went up, and fought against Gath, and took it: and Hazael set his face to go up to Jerusalem."
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1 Kings 17:12 - "And she said, As the LORD thy God liveth, I have not a cake, but an handful of meal in a barrel, and a little oil in a cruse: and, behold, I am gathering two sticks, that I may go in and dress it for me and my son, that we may eat it, and die."
1 Kings 21:17 - "¶ And the word of the LORD came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying,"
1 Kings 6:17 - "And the house, that is, the temple before it, was forty cubits long."
1 Kings 17:2 - "And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying,"
1 Kings 17:8 - "¶ And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying,"
1 Kings 9:17 - "And Solomon built Gezer, and Beth-horon the nether,"
1 Kings 12:1 - "And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for all Israel were come to Shechem to make him king."
1 Kings 17:17 - "¶ And it came to pass after these things, that the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, fell sick; and his sickness was so sore, that there was no breath left in him."
1 Kings 12:19 - "So Israel rebelled against the house of David unto this day."
1 Kings 16:17 - "And Omri went up from Gibbethon, and all Israel with him, and they besieged Tirzah."
1 Kings 21:12 - "They proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people."
1 Kings 12:12 - "¶ So Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam the third day, as the king had appointed, saying, Come to me again the third day."