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The Folly of Fighting God
Commentators highlight the profound folly of Solomon's actions. Despite knowing God had decreed the kingdom would be torn from him, Solomon tried to kill Jeroboam to prevent it. This serves as a powerful reminder that human schemes cannot thwart God's sovereign counsel, a truth Solomon himself had taught but failed to live by.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 11:40
18th Century
Theologian
Compare 1 Kings 11:26. Ahijah's announcement was soon followed by Jeroboam's rebellion. As Solomon’s glory faded, his oppression became…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 11:40
19th Century
Bishop
Solomon sought therefore to kill Jeroboam. The knowledge of the promise in itself would be sufficient to excite the jealo…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Kings 11:40–43
19th Century
Preacher
After great mountains, there usually come low hills. After Solomon comes Rehoboam. Grace does not run in the blood, we may be sure, for even human …
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John Gill
On 1 Kings 11:40
17th Century
Pastor
Solomon sought therefore to kill Jeroboam
Which is another instance of his folly, to seek to detest the counsel of G…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 11:26–40
17th Century
Minister
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…