So the king paid no attention to the people. This turn of events was the will of God, for it fulfilled the Lord’s message to Jeroboam son of Nebat through the prophet Ahijah from Shiloh.

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 …