And Jeroboam the son of Nebat, an Ephrathite of Zereda, Solomon's servant, whose mother's name was Zeruah, a widow woman, even he lifted up his hand against the king.

Commentaries

4

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Zereda - See Judges 7:22.

Lifted up his hand against the king - that is, “he rebelled.” Compare the cross-reference.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Jeroboam the son of Nebat. The life and character of Jeroboam are given in considerable detail in the history. It is also remarkab…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And Jeroboam the son of Nebat
According to some Jewish writers F18 , this was Sheba the son of Bichri; bu…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

In explaining why God tore the kingdom from the house of Solomon, Ahijah warned Jeroboam to be careful that sin did not cost him his advancement. Y…

Loading related resources...