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God's Corrective Hand
Commentators explain that this verse provides the backstory for Hadad, an enemy God raised against Solomon. While Solomon was faithful, he had peace. When he sinned, God used the historical grievance from this brutal war to raise up an adversary to correct the king, showing how God works through history to accomplish His will.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 11:15
18th Century
Theologian
This verse provides additional details about David's conquest of Edom (see marginal references). Joab was left behind, or sent, to complete the sub…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 11:14–25
19th Century
Bishop
The events recorded in this section belong, at least in part, to the early years of the reign of Solomon, when the deaths of the warlike David and …
John Gill
On 1 Kings 11:15
17th Century
Pastor
For it came to pass, when David was in Edom Fighting with the Edomites, and subduing them, and putting garrisons in the land, ([Ref…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 11:14–25
17th Century
Minister
While Solomon kept close to God and to his duty, there was no enemy to give him uneasiness; but here we have an account of two. If God is against u…