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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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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 11:25
19th Century
Bishop
Beside the mischief that Hadad did. —The expression, as it stands, is curiously abrupt in its recurrence to Hadad. But th…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 11:25
17th Century
Pastor
And he was an adversary to Israel all the days of Solomon ,
&c.] Not all the days of his life, see ([Reference 1 Kin…
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…