They have set up kings, but not by ME - God Himself foretold to Jeroboam by Ahijah the prophet, that He would rend the kingdom out of th…

Set up kings. —It is possible that the prophet alludes to the history of the northern kingdom as a whole. Though the revolt of the…

The Prophet here notices two things, with respect to which he condemns the treachery and impious stubbornness of the people: they had, against the …

They have set up kings, but not by me
Not by his authority, order, and command; not by asking advice of him, or his …

When Israel was hard pressed, they would claim protection from God, but this would be disregarded. Of what use will it be to say, My God, I kno…