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.
After Rehoboam had firmly established his kingdom and made himself strong, he abandoned the Lord's law, and all of Israel followed him in doing this.
This verse shows how King Rehoboam turned away from God's commands once he felt secure in his power, and led the entire nation to do the same.
📚 Historical Context
Rehoboam was the son of King Solomon and became the first king of the southern kingdom of Judah after the united kingdom of Israel split due to internal rebellion and unwise leadership decisions. Once he had secured his rule and strengthened his position, Rehoboam and the people of Judah turned away from obeying God's law, which marked a pivotal moment of spiritual decline. This event occurred during a time of relative peace, highlighting how prosperity can lead to forgetfulness of divine commandments.
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