1After Rehoboam’s position as king was established and he had become strong, he and all Israel12:1 That is, Judah, as frequently in 2 Chronicles with him abandoned the law of the Lord.
1After Rehoboam had established his sovereignty and royal power, he and all Israel12:1 That is, Judah; in 2 Chronicles, Judah is occasionally called Israel, as representative of the true Israel. with him forsook the Law of the Lord.
1Rehoboam had made his position as king secure. He had become very strong. Then he turned away from the law of the Lord. So did all the people of Judah.