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and spoke to them after the counsel of the young men, saying, My father made your yoke heavy, but I will add to your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.
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God's Providence in Human Folly
Commentators like Spurgeon and Henry emphasize that God's sovereign plan was being fulfilled even through Rehoboam's foolish and sinful choice. Spurgeon notes God's 'mysterious providence' was at work, while Henry explains God 'left Rehoboam to his own folly' to accomplish His purpose of dividing the kingdom. This shows that God's will can be accomplished even through human pride and error.
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19th Century
Baptist
So Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam the third day, as the king had appointed, saying, Come to me again the third day. And the king …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And spoke to them after the counsel of the young men And in the very language in which they gave it:
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Presbyterian
The tribes did not complain to Rehoboam about his father's idolatry and rebellion against God. What was the greatest grievance was no grievance to …
