Now the acts of Rehoboam, first and last, are they not written in the book of Shemaiah the prophet, and of Iddo the seer concerning genealogies? And there were wars between Rehoboam and Jeroboam continually.
Now the deeds of King Rehoboam, from beginning to end, are they not recorded in the book of Shemaiah the prophet and in the records of Iddo the seer about family histories? And there were ongoing wars between Rehoboam and Jeroboam throughout their reigns.
This verse tells us that King Rehoboam's complete story was documented by prophets, and that he was constantly at war with King Jeroboam.
📚 Historical Context
During the reign of King Rehoboam, who succeeded his father Solomon as king of Judah, the nation of Israel had split into two kingdoms after a rebellion, with Rehoboam ruling the southern kingdom of Judah and Jeroboam leading the northern kingdom of Israel. This verse serves as a summary in the biblical chronicles, pointing to written records by prophets like Shemaiah and Iddo that documented Rehoboam's actions, genealogies, and the ongoing conflicts. These wars between Rehoboam and Jeroboam highlighted the instability and division that followed Solomon's death, reflecting the broader consequences of disobedience to God's commands.
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