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The Southern Kingdom Defined
Commentators explain that God's message is addressed to the newly formed Southern Kingdom. This kingdom consisted of King Rehoboam, the prominent tribes of Judah and Benjamin, and a "remnant" of people from other Israelite tribes who had chosen to live in the south, such as Simeon.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 12:23
18th Century
Theologian
The remnant—that is, the children of Israel who dwelt in the cities of Judah (1 Kings 12:17 note).
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…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 12:23
17th Century
Pastor
Speak unto Rehoboam the son of Solomon king of Judah
He is called king before, but of what tribe or tribes is not ex…
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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…