The presents were selected for the purpose of deception, as they were the kind of gifts a poor country person would likely bring. Jeroboam also cou…

And take. —The presentation of this offering, deliberately simple and rustic in character, is consistent with the custom …

And take with thee ten loaves, and cracknels, and a cruse
of honey, and go to him
It b…

“At that time,” when Jeroboam did evil, his child sickened. When sickness comes into our families, we should inquire whether there may not…