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God's Corrective Hand
Commentators highlight a key theological principle: Solomon's troubles were not random. While he was faithful to God, he enjoyed peace. After his heart turned away, God began to raise up adversaries like Hadad. Though Hadad acted on his own ambition, scholars see him as an instrument in God's hand to correct Solomon for his disobedience.
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1 Kings
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 11:21–22
19th Century
Bishop
When Hadad heard. If (as the text seems to suggest) this took place on the news of the death of David and of Joab, the scourge of …
John Gill
On 1 Kings 11:22
17th Century
Pastor
Then Pharaoh said unto him, but what hast thou lacked with me ,
&c.] Either of an equipage suitable to his birth and…
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…