1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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I Kings 12:17 But as for all the children of Israel that dwelt in the cities of Juda, Roboam reigned over them.

Them, as well as over many, who came into his territory, that they might practise the true religion, without restraint. (Haydock) (Chap. 11:13.) --- The kings of Juda afterwards made various conquests, 3 Kings 13:19. Hence they were able to contend with the other tribes (Calmet) with advantage. (Haydock) --- Even at first, Roboam put himself at the head of 180,000 chosen men, ver. 21. Abia had an army of 400,000, and Asa near 600,000; while Josaphat had 1,160,000 soldiers, 2 Paralipomenon 13:3., and 14:8., and 17:14.