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God's Will, Human Rebellion
Commentators note a key tension in this event. John Gill calls Israel's action a 'rebellion' because they rejected their lawful king without a direct command from God. Yet, he and others acknowledge it fulfilled God's sovereign purpose. Matthew Henry applies this by urging believers to see God as the ultimate author of their trials, even when people are the instruments, and to submit to His will.
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1 Kings
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 12:19
18th Century
Theologian
To this day - This expression shows that the writer, who lived during the captivity and consequently long after the rebellion of Israel had …
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 12:19
19th Century
Bishop
Unto this day. —The phrase argues the incorporation into the narrative of an older document.
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Kings 12:18–20
19th Century
Preacher
And all Israel stoned him with stones, that he died. Therefore king Rehoboam made speed to get him up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem. So …
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John Gill
On 1 Kings 12:19
17th Century
Pastor
So Israel rebelled against the house of David unto this day. In which the writer of this book lived, and so continued unt…
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…