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Because I exalted you out of the dust, and made you prince over my people Israel, and you have walked in the way of Jeroboam, and have made my people Israel to sin, to provoke me to anger with their sins;
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God's Sovereign Choice
Commentators explain that God's statement, "I exalted thee out of the dust," shows His absolute sovereignty. Even though Baasha seized the throne through treachery, scholars like John Gill note that his rise to power was part of God's "overruling providence." This reminds believers that God can raise leaders from the humblest origins to fulfill His purposes.
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19th Century
Anglican
Forasmuch as I exalted thee ... —The prophecy—closely resembling that of Ahijah against Jeroboam—clearly shows that Baasha had a probation…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Forasmuch as I exalted you out of the dust From a very low estate, and mean family:
and made you …
Presbyterian
This chapter relates entirely to the kingdom of Israel and the revolutions of that kingdom. God still calls Israel His people, though wretchedly co…