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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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1 Kings

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On 1 Kings 12:12–15

19th Century

Preacher

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 …

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Kings 12:14

17th Century

Pastor

And spoke to them after the counsel of the young men
And in the very language in which they gave it:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Kings 12:1–15

17th Century

Minister

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 …