2 Chronicles 12:1

“And it came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom, and had strengthened himself, he forsook the law of the LORD, and all Israel with him.”

"And it came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom, and had strengthened himself, he forsook the law of the LORD, and all Israel with him." - 2 Chronicles 12:1
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What does 2 Chronicles 12:1 mean?

2 Chronicles 12:1 (KJV) reads: "And it came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom, and had strengthened himself, he forsook the law of the Lord, and all Israel with him." This verse is part of the Old Testament, which is a collection of sacred texts for both…

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O Heavenly Father, We come before You with reverence and awe, recognizing Your sovereignty over all creation. We gather in humility, reflecting upon the powerful truth contained in the words of 2 Chronicles 12:1, "And it came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom…

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