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And, behold, there came a man of God out of Judah by the word of Jehovah unto Beth-el: and Jeroboam was standing by the altar to burn incense.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Rather, “in the word of the Lord.” The meaning seems to be that the prophet was not merely commanded to come, but that he came in the strength and …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

A man of God out of Judah. — Josephus calls him Jadon (Iddo); but from 2 Chronicles 13:22 it appears that Iddo was the…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And, behold, there came a man of God out of Judah
Whom Josephus F24 calls Jadon, perhaps the same with Id…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

In threatening the altar, the prophet threatens the founder and worshippers. Idolatrous worship will not continue, but the word of the Lord will en…

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