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Wise Counsel or Crafty Ploy?
Scholars are divided on the elders' motives. Some, like John Gill, see their advice as profound wisdom, teaching that true leadership is service and that humility wins lasting loyalty. Others, like Charles Ellicott, view it as a crafty political tactic—a temporary concession with "good words" to appease the crowd without giving up any real power.
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1 Kings
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 12:7
18th Century
Theologian
The advice was not that the king should permanently resign the office of ruler, but that he should, for this one occasion, be ruled by his people.<…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 12:7
19th Century
Bishop
If thou wilt be a servant.—Both policies suggested show how corrupt and cynical the government …
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Kings 12:6–8
19th Century
Preacher
He was probably a man forty years of age, and therefore no longer young; but he had all the while been playing the part of a young man. He had not …
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John Gill
On 1 Kings 12:7
17th Century
Pastor
And they spoke to him, saying
They gave their advice as follows:
if you will be servant to this people this day,…
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 …