Jeroboam’s fear was that a reaction would set in and that a desire for reunion would manifest itself. He was not a man content to remain quiet, tru…

Jeroboam is motivated by political strategy, you see. It is very hard, I believe, to be a ruler over people and yet to be a servant of God. There s…

And Jeroboam said in his heart ,
&c,] As he was musing about the state of his kingdom and the affairs of it:

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Jeroboam distrusted the providence of God; he would contrive ways and means, and sinful ones too, for his own safety. A practical disbelief of God'…