10:1–11:23 The first section recounting Rehoboam’s reign focuses on his first three years as king (11:17), in which there is conflict (ch. 10), obedience to the prophetic word (11:1–4), and divine blessing (11:5–23). 10:1–11:4 is derived from 1 Kin. 12:1–24 (notes); the Chronicler adds 11:5–23.