Passage

Rehoboam's remaining rule

Source and translation

World English Bible, Protestant Edition · Public domain · en

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¹⁷But as for the children of Israel who lived in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.

2 Chronicles 10:17World English Bible, Protestant Edition

The scene

Rehoboam continues to rule the Israelites living in the cities of Judah.

To understand

The preceding line describes other Israelites leaving after the king refuses to listen. The following episode ends with his official's death and the king's flight to Jerusalem.

A question

How does the statement about Judah limit the picture of Rehoboam's rule after the departure?