1 Kings 12:21-24
1599 Geneva Bible
21 And when Rehoboam was come to Jerusalem, he [a]gathered all the house of Judah with the tribe of Benjamin, an hundred and fourscore thousand of chosen men (which were good warriors) to fight against the house of Israel, and to bring the kingdom again to Rehoboam the son of Solomon.
22 (A)But the word of God came unto Shemaiah the [b]man of God, saying,
23 Speak unto Rehoboam the son of Solomon king of Judah, and unto all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and the remnant of the people, saying,
24 Thus saith the [c]Lord, Ye shall not go up, nor fight against your brethren the children of Israel: return every man to his house: for this thing is done by me. They obeyed therefore the word of the Lord, and returned, and departed according to the word of the Lord.
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- 1 Kings 12:21 For as yet he perceived not that the Lord had so appointed it.
- 1 Kings 12:22 That is, the Prophet.
- 1 Kings 12:24 Who of his just judgment will punish the trespasser, and of his mercy spare the innocent people.
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