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And now ye think to withstand the kingdom of the LORD in the hand of the sons of David; and ye be a great multitude, and there are with you golden calves, which Jeroboam made you for gods.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And now you think. —Literally, say, that is, in your hearts (2 Chronicles 2:1).

To withstand t…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And now you think to withstand the kingdom of the Lord in the
hand of the sons of David

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Jeroboam and his people, through apostasy and idolatry, deserved the severe punishment Abijah was permitted to inflict upon them. It appears from A…

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