2 Chronicles 12:16 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Rehoboam slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David: and Abijah his son reigned in his stead.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Rehoboam died and was buried with his ancestors in the city of David, and his son Abijah became king after him.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse records the death of King Rehoboam and the succession of his son Abijah to the throne of Judah.

📚 Historical Context

Rehoboam was the son of King Solomon who ruled the southern kingdom of Judah after the kingdom split in two around 930 BC. His harsh policies had caused ten tribes to break away and form the northern kingdom of Israel. The 'city of David' refers to Jerusalem, where the kings of Judah were traditionally buried in royal tombs.

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