MPV Commentary

Shishak king of Egypt came up against Judah. He was used by God to punish the nation for its rebellion. Although Shishak had been Solomon's father-in-law, he was not related to Rehoboam. It is likely that he belonged to a different dynasty (see 2 Chronicles 12:2). Archaeological evidence confirms his existence as the Sheshonk of Egyptian monuments, depicted on a bas-relief at Karnak, dragging captives who are universally recognized as Jews.

The remaining events of Rehoboam's reign are recorded in other places.