When Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he called together 180,000 of the best soldiers from the tribes of Judah and Benjamin. He intended to go to war and restore his control over the northern tribes of Israel.

The LORD frustrates the purposes of the nations; he keeps them from carrying out their plans.

A king does not win because of his powerful army; a soldier does not triumph because of his strength.

Human wisdom, brilliance, insight---they are of no help if the LORD is against you.

You can get horses ready for battle, but it is the LORD who gives victory.