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An Adversary as Discipline
Matthew Henry's commentary frames Hadad not just as a political foe, but as an instrument of God's discipline. While Solomon remained faithful, he had peace. Commentators explain that when he strayed, God allowed adversaries to arise to correct him, showing that sin can invite trouble into a believer's life.
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1 Kings
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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 11:17
17th Century
Pastor
That Hadad fled
While Joab was burying the slain:
he and certain Edomites of his father's servant…
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…