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God's Plan, Human Choice
Commentators explain that this verse reveals a profound mystery: God's sovereign plan and human free will work in tandem. Rehoboam's arrogant and foolish decision was entirely his own, yet God used it to accomplish His predetermined purpose. As scholars note, God guides the course of events to fulfill His will without violating human freedom and responsibility.
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1 Kings
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 12:15
18th Century
Theologian
The cause was from the Lord - that is, “the turn of events was from the Lord.” Human passions, such as anger, pride, and insolence, worked t…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 12:15
19th Century
Bishop
For the cause was from the Lord. —The very idea of Scriptural history, referring all things to God, necessarily brings us…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Kings 12:15–16
19th Century
Preacher
That he might perform his saying, which the LORD spake by Ahijah the Shilonite unto Jeroboam the Son of Nebat. So when all Israel saw that the …
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John Gill
On 1 Kings 12:15
17th Century
Pastor
Wherefore the king hearkened not unto the people
To lessen their taxes, and ease them of their burdens, as they desi…
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 …