the kingdom] So much of it as had revolted. the word of God came unto Shemaiah] 2 Chronicles 11:2. the man of God] The prophet, 2 Chronicles 12:5; 2 Chronicles 12:15. By this title he is distinguished from two false prophets, Jeremiah 29:24. Nehemiah 6, 10. See Chap. 13. v. 1.