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A Minor Textual Puzzle
Commentators note a minor textual difference between this verse and 2 Chronicles 10:2. While 1 Kings says Jeroboam 'dwelt in Egypt,' the account in Chronicles says he 'returned.' Most scholars find the 'returned' reading more probable, as it explains how the people could then send for him. This detail shows how different biblical accounts can complement each other to provide a clearer picture of the events.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 12:2
18th Century
Theologian
Heard of it - That is, of the death of Solomon and the accession of Rehoboam. This point would be clearer without the division into chapters…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 12:2
19th Century
Bishop
For he was fled. —In 2 Chronicles 10:2, and in the Septuagint version (or, rather versions, for there is vari…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Kings 12:1–3
19th Century
Preacher
And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for all Israel were come to Shechem to make him king. And it came to pass, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who wa…
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John Gill
On 1 Kings 12:2
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who was
yet in Egypt, heard of it
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 …