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It happened, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat heard of it, (for he was in Egypt, where he had fled from the presence of king Solomon,) that Jeroboam returned out of Egypt.
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A Familiar Story Retold
Commentators observe that this verse is a parallel account to the story found in 1 Kings 12. The author of Chronicles is reintroducing Jeroboam, who had fled to Egypt to escape King Solomon. His return is a pivotal moment that sets the stage for the division of the kingdom.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The narrative from the book of Kings is repeated with only slight verbal differences.
19th Century
Anglican
Who was in Egypt. —Really a parenthesis, And it came to pass, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat heard (now he was in Egypt, where…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 1 Kings 12:2).
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