4 ‘This is what the Lordsays: Do not go up to fight against your fellow Israelites. Go home, every one of you, for this is my doing.’” So they obeyed the words of the Lord and turned back from marching against Jeroboam.
This chapter confused me. It appears early on that Rehoboam makes some better decisions by listening to God and not fighting against Israel. He is blessed by this obedience.
17 They strengthened the kingdom of Judah and supported Rehoboam son of Solomon three years, following the ways of David and Solomon during this time.
So the Levities were removed from priesthood but helped strengthen Rehoboam by moving back in to Judah and helping the econcomy.--seems wrong. Rehoboam was making his own idols. But they followed the ways of David and Solomon--seems good.
'ok I'm lost'--no good take today.
my work schedule may get rough beginning this weekend as we go live in Australia. I will work Australia time and probably some of US time. my posts may be even more erratic than the last few weeks but I will do my best.
knut
When I read this chapter, it feels like its setting up something else. I think your assessment is right. Rehoboam seems to make some better decisions....and yet, not totally.
ReplyDeleteI hope, more to come.
tp