Rehoboam raising an army to subdue Israel, is forbidden by Shemaiah, 1Ch_11:1-4. He strengtheneth his kingdom with forts and provision, 2Ch_11:5-12. The priests and Levites, and such as feared God, forsaken by Jeroboam, who turneth idolater, strengthen the kingdom of Judah, 2Ch_11:13-17. The wives and children of Rehoboam, 2Ch_11:18-23.
Of this verse, and verses 2-4, See Poole "1Ki_12:21".