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A Deceptive Disguise
Commentators agree that the simple gifts of bread, cakes, and honey were part of a deliberate deception. Jeroboam instructed his wife to bring these rustic presents to appear as a common country person, not the queen. He hoped to manipulate the prophet Ahijah, counting on his blindness to aid the disguise.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 14:3
18th Century
Theologian
The presents were selected for the purpose of deception, as they were the kind of gifts a poor country person would likely bring. Jeroboam also cou…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 14:3
19th Century
Bishop
And take. —The presentation of this offering, deliberately simple and rustic in character, is consistent with the custom …
John Gill
On 1 Kings 14:3
17th Century
Pastor
And take with thee ten loaves, and cracknels, and a cruse
of honey, and go to him
It b…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 14:1–6
17th Century
Minister
���At that time,��� when Jeroboam did evil, his child sickened. When sickness comes into our families, we should inquire whether there may…