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God's Corrective Hand
Commentators emphasize that Rezon's rise was not a random political event. God used this adversary, driven by his own ambition, as an instrument to correct Solomon for his disobedience and idolatry. While Solomon remained faithful, he had peace; when he turned from God, adversaries were raised up against him.
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1 Kings
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 11:24
18th Century
Theologian
And (they) reigned — A very slight emendation gives the sense, “they made him king at Damascus.”
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 11:24
19th Century
Bishop
When David slew them of Zobah. —The account of this war is found in 2 Samuel 8:1–13. The kingdom of Zobah was evidentl…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 11:24
17th Century
Pastor
And he gathered men unto him
Perhaps some of the scattered forces of his master:
and became capta…
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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…