1. But when Rehoboam was firmly established and strong, he abandoned the Law of the lord, and all Israel followed him in this sin.
2. Because they were unfaithful to the lord, King Shishak of Egypt came up and attacked Jerusalem in the fifth year of King Rehoboam’s reign.
3. He came with 1,200 chariots, 60,000 horses, and a countless army of foot soldiers, including Libyans, Sukkites, and Ethiopians.
4. Shishak conquered Judah’s fortified towns and then advanced to attack Jerusalem.