2 Chronicles 13
v.5
Don’t you know that the LORD, the God of Israel, has given the kingship of Israel to David and his descendants forever by a covenant of salt?
The Lord has indeed “given the kingship of Israel to David and his descendents” and this was to be “forever” (1Ch 17:14), which seems to be the meaning of the phrase “a covenant of salt.” Salt is well known as a preservative, hence the idea of “everlastingness.”
v.11
Every morning and evening they present burnt offerings and fragrant incense to the LORD. They set out the bread on the ceremonially clean table and light the lamps on the gold lampstand every evening. We are observing the requirements of the LORD our God. But you have forsaken him.
v.12
God is with us; he is our leader. His priests with their trumpets will sound the battle cry against you. Men of Israel, do not fight against the LORD, the God of your fathers, for you will not succeed.”
v.18
The men of Israel were subdued on that occasion, and the men of Judah were victorious because they relied on the LORD, the God of their fathers.
v.20
Jeroboam did not regain power during the time of Abijah. And the LORD struck him down and he died.