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God's Unexpected Messenger
Commentators identify Shemaiah as a prominent prophet in the southern kingdom of Judah. His role was to deliver God's direct word, and scholars note that because he was from Judah, his message to protect the newly formed northern kingdom of Israel was particularly striking, showing God's sovereign plan transcended political divisions.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 12:22
18th Century
Theologian
Shemaiah was the chief prophet in Judah during the reign of Rehoboam, just as Ahijah was in Israel. See the marginal references.
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 12:22
19th Century
Bishop
Shemaiah the man of God. —From the accounts in 2 Chronicles 12:5–8; 2 Chronicles 12:15, it would seem that…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Kings 12:21–24
19th Century
Preacher
It is a very striking fact that this one prophet only spoke in God's name, and that vast host disbanded in obedience to his word.
It gives us…
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John Gill
On 1 Kings 12:22
17th Century
Pastor
But the word of God came to Shemaiah the man of God
A prophet in those days, see (2 Chronicles 12:15) an…
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…