But as for the people of Israel who dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them — A crucial clarification: the southern kingdom retains control of its own territory and the remnant of Israel's people who dwell within it. This verse establishes the foundation for the Southern Kingdom of Judah, showing that while the north secedes en masse, Judah remains intact. The word מִלַךְ (malakh, reigned) emphasizes Rehoboam's authority within the reduced southern realm.

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