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and they sent and called him), that Jeroboam and all the assembly of Israel came, and spoke to Rehoboam, saying,

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A Calculated Confrontation

Commentators note that the Israelites didn't just gather; they deliberately sent for Jeroboam, a known political rival to Solomon's family. Charles Spurgeon calls this a "sure sign of great discontent." This wasn't a spontaneous complaint but an organized political delegation with a chosen, powerful spokesman at its head.

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Charles Spurgeon

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…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Kings 12:3

17th Century

Pastor

That they sent and called him
That is, the people of Israel, some of the principal of them, especially of the tribe …

Matthew Henry

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 …