2 Chronicles 11:22-23

Evangelical Heritage Version

²² Rehoboam appointed Abijah, the son of Ma’akah, as crown prince among his brothers, because he was going to make him king. ²³ Rehoboam acted wisely and dispersed his sons throughout all the areas of Judah and Benjamin, in all the fortified cities. He provided them with abundant provisions and obtained many wives for them.