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and he cried to the man of God who came from Judah, saying, Thus says Yahweh, Because you have been disobedient to the mouth of Yahweh, and have not kept the commandment which Yahweh your God commanded you,
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The Gravity of Disobedience
All commentators agree that the core issue was disobedience to a direct, specific command from God. Albert Barnes notes that the man of God should have required evidence for changing his orders that was as strong as the original command he received. Matthew Henry states bluntly, "Nothing can excuse any act of willful disobedience," emphasizing that even plausible-sounding reasons do not justify ignoring God's clear instructions.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Since you have disobeyed the mouth of the Lord — He should not have allowed himself to be persuaded. He should have felt that his obedienc…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he cried unto the man of God that came from Judah His mind being greatly affected with the word brought to him, …
The old prophet's conduct proves that he was not really a godly man. When the change took place under Jeroboam, he preferred his ease and interest …
