when all Israel heard that Jeroboam was come again R.V. was returned. This change is made because the words are like 2 Chronicles 10:2, and the two should be represented as agreeing. The movement described in these words is that of the whole ten tribes. At first Jeroboam had been summoned by the leading men that he might be their adviser and perhaps spokesman. Now when their request has been rejected the whole people agree that he shall be made their king.

but the tribe of Judah only So Rehoboam was left in the position of David at his accession, king of Judah only. The LXX. adds here -and Benjamin" to accord with the previous variations in 1 Kings 11:32; 1 Kings 11:36. See notes there.

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