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Bob Utley · Citado em PreceptAustin
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Utley writes "There is a word play on "turned away." This word (BDB 996, KB 1427) is also commonly used for repentance. Rehoboam "humbled" himself, YHWH "repented" of His judgment and spared Jerusalem but, not without cost. (1) fortified cities destroyed, (2) royal sons probably died, (3) Jerusalem's temple and royal palace emptied of treasure, (4) Israel served Egypt for a period of time (cf. 2 Chr. 12:8) YHWH wants to bless His people. He has provided three ways for sinful people in the OT to come into fellowship with Himself and stay in fellowship. (1) the sacrifice system (FULFILLED AT THE CROSS). (2) the Mosaic regulations (feast days, social laws, etc) (FULFILLED BY CHRIST). (3) repentance (THE PATH STILL OPEN - CONFESSION AND REPENTANCE).
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Utley has an interesting comment on Rehoboam's mother the Ammonitess - This is a subtle hint at the problems caused by Solomon's foreign wives (cf. 1 Kgs. 11:1-8). Leslie Allen closes out this section with some interesting conclusions - Later in his history the Chronicler is to state concerning Jehoshaphat that he set his “heart to seek God” (19:3). Rehoboam functions as his negative image, dark where he should have been light. This was the skeleton in his closet, and for the Chronicler it is the punchline of his historical sermon. He is warning Judeans of his own day not to presume on their heritage but to let geographical proximity to the temple be the measure of their proximity to God. A saner aptitude than Rehoboam’s is supplied in Isaiah 33:14–16, to listen with respectful awe to the demands the God of Zion makes on the lives of His followers: “The sinners in Zion are afraid; … / ‘Who among us shall dwell with the devouring fire?’ … / He who walks righteously / His place of defense will be the fortress of rocks.” 2 Chronicles 12:14 He did evil because he did not set his heart to seek the LORD. set: Heb. he fixed, 2Ch 11:16 2Ch 19:3 2Ch 30:19 1Sa 7:3 1Ch 29:18 Ps 57:7 Ps 78:8,37 1Co 15:58 1Co 16:13 to seek: De 5:29 Ps 105:3,4 Isa 45:19 55:6,7 Eze 33:31 Mt 7:7 Related Passages: 1 Samuel 7:3 Then Samuel spoke to all the house of Israel, saying, “If you return to the LORD with all your heart, remove the foreign gods and the Ashtaroth from among you and direct your hearts to the LORD and serve Him alone; and He will deliver you from the hand of the Philistines.” 1 Chronicles 29:18 “O LORD, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel, our fathers, preserve this forever in the intentions of the heart of Your people, and direct their heart to You; 2 Chronicles 11:16 Those from all the tribes of Israel who set their hearts on seeking the LORD God of Israel followed them to Jerusalem, to sacrifice to the LORD God of their fathers. 2 Chronicles 19:3 “But there is some good in you, for you have removed the Asheroth from the land and you have set your heart to seek God.” 2 Chronicles 30:19 everyone who prepares his heart to seek God, the LORD God of his fathers, though not according to the purification rules of the sanctuary.” Deuteronomy 5:29 ‘Oh that they had such a heart in them, that they would fear Me and keep all My commandments always, that it may be well with them and with their sons forever! Psalms 78:8; 37 And not be like their fathers, A stubborn and rebellious generation, A generation that did not prepare its heart And whose spirit was not faithful to God....37 For their heart was not steadfast toward Him, Nor were they faithful in His covenant. Moral Characterization of Rehoboam’s Reign He did evil because he did not set his heart to seek the LORD - Oh, the sails and rudder of the heart! Solomon had spoken clearly to the vital importance of one's heart writing "Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life." (Pr 4:23+)
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Utley points out that "There is no OT evidence of a full war but this probably refers to ongoing border skirmishes and raids (cf. 2 Chr. 13:4-20)."