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Solomon sought therefore to kill Jeroboam; but Jeroboam arose, and fled into Egypt, unto Shishak king of Egypt, and was in Egypt until the death of Solomon.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Compare 1 Kings 11:26. Ahijah's announcement was soon followed by Jeroboam's rebellion. As Solomon’s glory faded, his oppression became…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Solomon sought therefore to kill Jeroboam. The knowledge of the promise in itself would be sufficient to excite the jealo…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

After great mountains, there usually come low hills. After Solomon comes Rehoboam. Grace does not run in the blood, we may be sure, for even human …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Solomon sought therefore to kill Jeroboam
Which is another instance of his folly, to seek to detest the counsel of G…

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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