2Chr.12.12

And when he humbled himself, the wrath of the LORD turned from him, that he would not destroy him altogether: and also in Judah things went well.

2Chr.12.12

Because Rehoboam was repentant, GOD's anger was blunted, so he wasn't totally destroyed. The picture wasn't entirely bleak--there were some good things going on in Judah.

2Chr.12.12

Because Rehoboam humbled himself, the LORD's anger turned from him, and he was not totally destroyed. Indeed, there was some good in Judah.

2Chr.12.12

When he humbled himself, the wrath of the LORD turned from him, so as not to destroy him completely; and things also went well in Judah.