So the king did not listen to the people; for the turn of events was from God, that the Lord might fulfill His word, which He had spoken by the hand of Ahijah the Shilonite to Jeroboam the son of Nebat.

Commentaries

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

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19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The cause was from God.It was brought about by God. Literally, it was a turn or turning-point (o…

John Gill

John Gill

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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

(See Gill on 1 Kings 12:15).

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

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17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Moderate counsels are wisest and best. Gentleness will do what violence will not do. Most people like to be addressed mildly. Good words cost only …