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A Calculated Choice
The selection of Jeroboam was not a chaotic accident. Commentators explain that the people formally "called him unto the congregation" and chose him for clear political and personal reasons. His rise also fulfilled the prophet Ahijah's earlier declaration, demonstrating how God's sovereign will can be accomplished through the deliberate political actions of people.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 12:20
18th Century
Theologian
After learning what had happened at Shechem, the first act of the Israelites was to assemble the great “congregation” of the people (). In this for…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 12:20–21
19th Century
Bishop
In these two verses, we again have the same curious juxtaposition of the tribe of Judah only and the house of Judah, with the tribe of…
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 12:20
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass, when all Israel heard that Jeroboam was
come again
Out of Egypt;…
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…