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Behold, there came a man of God out of Judah by the word of Yahweh to Beth- el: and Jeroboam was standing by the altar to burn incense.
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Empowered by God's Word
Commentators note the prophet came "in the word of the Lord," not just "by" it. This signifies he wasn't merely following an order but was filled with the divine power and authority of the message itself. This divine empowerment enabled him to boldly confront a king at the very site of his rebellion.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Rather, “in the word of the Lord.” The meaning seems to be that the prophet was not merely commanded to come, but that he came in the strength and …
19th Century
Anglican
A man of God out of Judah. — Josephus calls him Jadon (Iddo); but from 2 Chronicles 13:22 it appears that Iddo was the…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And, behold, there came a man of God out of Judah Whom Josephus F24 calls Jadon, perhaps the same with Id…
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In threatening the altar, the prophet threatens the founder and worshippers. Idolatrous worship will not continue, but the word of the Lord will en…
