2 Chronicles 10

2 Chronicles 10:13

13. And the priests and the Levites &c.] The wicked changes which Jeroboam had made in matters of religion, became a further addition of strength to Reho-

boam; for the priests and Levites were either expelled from their habitations among the ten tribes, or voluntarily deserted their habitations, and came to Jerusalem; Jeroboam having set up the worship of the golden calves, and made priests out of the laity for the service of his idols. Pyle.