KJV ORIGINAL
But as for the children of Israel which dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But Rehoboam continued to rule over the Israelites who lived in the towns and cities of Judah.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows that even though most of Israel rejected Rehoboam as king, he still ruled over the people who lived in his own territory of Judah.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after the kingdom of Israel split in two following Solomon's death. When Rehoboam refused to lighten the heavy burdens his father had placed on the people, ten northern tribes rebelled and chose Jeroboam as their king. However, the tribe of Judah (and Benjamin) remained loyal to Rehoboam, forming the southern kingdom.
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