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This was the reason why he lifted up his hand against the king: Solomon built Millo, and repaired the breach of the city of David his father.
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Burdensome Building Projects
Commentators explain that the building of the Millo, cited as the reason for Jeroboam's rebellion, was part of Solomon's growing love for magnificent construction late in his reign. These projects placed heavy burdens on the people. Some scholars note that Jeroboam may have been put in charge of this work and personally reproached the king for what he saw as extravagance.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Millo was likely fortified in Solomon’s twenty-fourth or twenty-fifth year.
19th Century
Anglican
Solomon built Millo. —See 1 Kings 9:15; 1 Kings 9:24. This was apparently after he had built the Temple an…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And this was the cause that he lifted up his hand against the king The occasion of it…
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