2 Chronicles 11:23
And he dealt wisely, and dispersed of all his children throughout all the countries of Judah and Benjamin, unto every fenced city: and he gave them victual in abundance. And he desired many wives.
Cross-references
In 2 Chronicles 11:11, Rehoboam fortifies cities; verse 23 extends this by placing sons in those cities for security.
In 2 Chronicles 11:21, Rehoboam's many wives and sons explain why he needed to distribute them in verse 23.
2 Chronicles 10:8-15 records Rehoboam's foolish rejection of elders' counsel that caused the kingdom division — in contrast, here he acts wisely by dispersing his sons.
2 Chronicles 21:3 describes Jehoshaphat giving gifts to his other sons but the kingdom to the firstborn — a parallel to Rehoboam's provision for his sons and appointment of Abijah.
In 2 Chronicles 17:19, Jehoshaphat also places officials in fortified cities, mirroring Rehoboam's administrative strategy.
Genesis 25:6 shows Abraham giving gifts to his other sons and sending them away from Isaac — a parallel to Rehoboam dispersing his sons to fortified cities.
In 1 Kings 1:5, Adonijah's self-exaltation contrasts with Rehoboam's wise distribution of sons to prevent such ambition.
In 1 Kings 1:6, David's lack of discipline contrasts with Rehoboam's proactive management of his sons.