So it came to pass when King Jeroboam heard the saying of the man of God, who cried out against the altar in Bethel, that he stretched out his hand from the altar, saying, “Arrest him!” Then his hand, which he stretched out toward him, withered, so that he could not pull it back to himself.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The sign. —Both the signs, like most miraculous signs, plainly foreshadow the thing signified. The sign, announced to lend credibi…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And it came to pass, when King Jeroboam heard the saying of the
man of God, who had cried against the al…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

In threatening the altar, the prophet threatens the founder and worshippers. Idolatrous worship will not continue, but the word of the Lord will en…