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Strategic Fortification
Commentators explain that when Jeroboam "built" Shechem and Penuel, he was fortifying existing cities, not starting from scratch. This was a strategic political and military move. Shechem became his new capital in the west, while Penuel secured his territory east of the Jordan River, consolidating his power base.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 12:25
18th Century
Theologian
Built Shechem - This means he “enlarged and fortified” it (). Jeroboam’s first intention seems to have been to make Shechem his capital, and…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 12:25
19th Century
Bishop
Jeroboam built Shechem.—Shechem had passed through many vicissitudes of fortune. It was already a city when Abraham entered the Pr…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Kings 12:25–27
19th Century
Preacher
Jeroboam is motivated by political strategy, you see. It is very hard, I believe, to be a ruler over people and yet to be a servant of God. There s…
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John Gill
On 1 Kings 12:25
17th Century
Pastor
Then Jeroboam built Shechem in Mount Ephraim, and dwelt
there
Not that this city had …
Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 12:25–33
17th Century
Minister
Jeroboam distrusted the providence of God; he would contrive ways and means, and sinful ones too, for his own safety. A practical disbelief of God'…