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The king answered the man of God, Entreat now the favor of Yahweh your God, and pray for me, that my hand may be restored me again. The man of God entreated Yahweh, and the king`s hand was restored him again, and became as it was before.
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Crisis-Driven, Not Contrite
Commentators highlight that King Jeroboam's plea is for physical relief, not spiritual renewal. He asks for his hand to be restored but not for his sin to be pardoned. Scholars see this as a classic example of someone wanting to escape the consequences of sin without truly repenting of the sin itself. His change of heart was temporary and driven by the crisis, not genuine contrition.
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Reformed Baptist
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Presbyterian
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