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The Slogan of Secession
Commentators note that the people's cry, "To your tents, O Israel," was not new. It was the same slogan used in a previous rebellion against David (2 Samuel 20:1). This reveals that Rehoboam's foolishness did not create the division but rather ignited deep-seated tribal jealousies that had been simmering for a long time.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 12:16
18th Century
Theologian
See the marginal reference. The words unmistakably breathe the spirit of tribal jealousy and dislike (1 Kings 11:40 note).
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 12:16
19th Century
Bishop
To your tents. —This war-cry was not new. It had been heard once before, during the conflict between Judah and Israel aft…
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 12:16
17th Century
Pastor
So when all Israel saw that the king hearkened not unto them ,
&c.] To grant their requests:
the …
Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 12:16–24
17th Century
Minister
The people speak improperly of David. How quickly good men, and their good services to the public, are forgotten!
The following thoughts sho…