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A Priesthood of Invention
Multiple commentators explain that the phrase often translated as "lowest of the people" more accurately means "from all ranks of the people." The central sin was not appointing the poor, but ignoring God's specific command that priests must be from the tribe of Levi. Jeroboam created a priesthood of human invention, open to anyone, directly defying God's established order.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 12:31
18th Century
Theologian
He made a house of high places — that is, he built a temple, or sanctuary, in each of the two cities where the calves were set up. The write…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 12:31–32
19th Century
Bishop
Of the lowest of the people. —This is universally recognized as a mistranslation, though a natural one, of the original, “the ends…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Kings 12:31
19th Century
Preacher
For the sons of Levi went over to Judah, and remained faithful to God; and the more reputable people probably dreaded to assume the office to which…
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John Gill
On 1 Kings 12:31
17th Century
Pastor
And he made an house of high places
Or "altars" F19, built a temple at Dan, and set up several altars in …
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'…