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He was an adversary to Israel all the days of Solomon, besides the mischief that Hadad [did]: and he abhorred Israel, and reigned over Syria.
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God's Corrective Hand
Commentators like Matthew Henry point out a clear theological lesson: while Solomon was faithful to God, he enjoyed peace. However, once he turned to idolatry, God allowed adversaries like Rezon and Hadad to rise against him. This serves as a form of divine correction, showing that disobedience can lead to the removal of God's protective blessing.
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19th Century
Anglican
Beside the mischief that Hadad did. —The expression, as it stands, is curiously abrupt in its recurrence to Hadad. But th…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he was an adversary to Israel all the days of Solomon , &c.] Not all the days of his life, see ([Reference 1 Kin…
Presbyterian
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…
