When Ephraim spoke trembling - that is, probably, "there was 'trembling'": "Ephraim was once very awe-inspiring, so that, while he spoke, th…

There is a difference of opinion regarding the construction and rendering of this verse. We adopt the interpretation, When Ephraim uttered terr…

When Ephraim spoke trembling, he exalted himself in Israel; but when he offended in Baal, he died.

Interpreters do not agree in their view of this verse. Some say that trembling was stirred up in Israel when Ephraim—that is, Jeroboam, who was fro…

When Ephraim spoke trembling, he exalted himself in Israel,
&c.] Or, with trembling, as Jarchi: so Jeroboam, who was…

As long as Ephraim maintained a holy fear of God and worshipped Him in that fear, he was very significant. When Ephraim abandoned God and followed …