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but I will take the kingdom out of his son`s hand, and will give it to you, even ten tribes.
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A Kingdom with Conditions
Commentators explain that God's promise to Jeroboam was not a blank check. Like the promise to David, it was conditioned on obedience. The prophecy served as both a gift of a kingdom and a solemn warning to Jeroboam not to repeat the sins that cost Solomon his kingdom.
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19th Century
Anglican
Take thee ten pieces. —The message delivered by Ahijah first repeats exactly the former warning to Solomon ([Reference 1 …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But I will take the kingdom out of his son's hand All but the tribes of Judah and Benjamin:
and w…
Presbyterian
In explaining why God tore the kingdom from the house of Solomon, Ahijah warned Jeroboam to be careful that sin did not cost him his advancement. Y…
