Thus says the Lord.—The words of the prophecy are reported as in 1 Kings 12:24, omitting “the sons of Israel”…

And when Rehoboam was come to Jerusalem, he gathered of the house of Judah and Benjamin an hundred and fourscore thousand chosen men, which wer…

(See Gill on 1 Kings 12:24).

A few good words might have prevented the rebellion of Rehoboam's subjects; but all the force of his kingdom cannot bring them back. And it is in v…