And when he humbled himself,.... That is, Rehoboam; or broke his heart, as the Targum, was of a contrite spirit seemingly, for it was merely external:the wrath of the Lord turned from him; which appeared by the departure of Shishak's army:that he would not destroy him altogether; or make an utter destruction of him and his people:and also in Judah things went well; prospered and succeeded after this affair of Shishak was over: or "in Judah there were good things" ; there were some good men, priests, Levites, and many of the common people, that did good things, kept up and abode by the pure worship and service of God; and which was another reason why the Lord would not destroy them altogether now, see Ge 18:31.
Mybwj Myrbd "opera bona", V. L.