S E C O N D C H R O N I C L E S
CHAP. XIII.
We have here a much fuller account of the reign of Abijah, the son of Rehoboam, than we had in the Kings. There we found that his character was no better than his father's--he "walked in the sins of his father, and his heart was not right with God," 1 Kings 15:2; 1 Kings 15:3. But here we find him more brave and successful in war than his father was. He reigned but three years, and was chiefly famous for a glorious victory he obtained over the forces of Jeroboam. Here we have, I. The armies brought into the field on both sides, 2 Chronicles 13:3. The remonstrance which Abijah made before the battle, setting forth the justice of his cause, 2 Chronicles 13:4-12. III. The distress which Judah was brought into by the policy of Jeroboam, 2 Chronicles 13:13; 2 Chronicles 13:14. IV. The victory they obtained notwithstanding, by the power of God, 2 Chronicles 13:15-20. V. The conclusion of Abijah's reign, 2 Chronicles 13:21; 2 Chronicles 13:22.