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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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2 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 10:1–11
18th Century
Theologian
The narrative from the book of Kings is repeated with only slight verbal differences.
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 10:2
19th Century
Bishop
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…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 10:2
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on 1 Kings 12:2).
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 10:1–19
17th Century
Minister
Moderate counsels are wisest and best. Gentleness will do what violence will not do. Most people like to be addressed mildly. Good words cost only …