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And the man Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor; and Solomon saw the young man that he was industrious, and he gave him charge over all the labor of the house of Joseph.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

A mighty man of valor: Here, the phrase means "a man of strength and activity." It is a general term of commendation, and its exact meaning …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

A mighty man of valor: The phrase, like the “mighty valiant man,” applied to the young David (1 Samuel 16:18), has not…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the man Jeroboam was a mighty man of valour
A man of great strength of body, and fortitude of mind:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

In explaining why God tore the kingdom from the house of Solomon, Ahijah warned Jeroboam to be careful that sin did not cost him his advancement. Y…

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