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God raised up [another] adversary to him, Rezon the son of Eliada, who had fled from his lord Hadadezer king of Zobah.

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God Raises Adversaries

Commentators emphasize that Rezon's rise was not a coincidence but a direct act of God. As Matthew Henry points out, when Solomon was faithful, he had peace, but when he turned from God, 'God stirred him up another adversary.' This illustrates the principle that God can use the ambitions and actions of people as instruments of divine correction.

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1 Kings

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Kings 11:23

18th Century

Theologian

Rezon - Possibly the same as the Hezion of 1 Kings 15:18; but probably one who interrupted the royal line of the Damascene Hadad…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Kings 11:23

19th Century

Bishop

Rezon the son of Eliadah. —The name Rezon, which is not unlike the “Rezin” of 2 Kings 16:0, appears to signif…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Kings 11:23

17th Century

Pastor

And God stirred him up another adversary
One from the north, as the other was from the south:

Rez…

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Matthew Henry

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…