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A Counterfeit Religion
Commentators explain that King Jeroboam didn't just alter worship; he created a completely counterfeit system. He appointed his own non-Levitical priests, established unauthorized worship sites ("high places"), and introduced idols like the golden calves, directly rejecting God's prescribed laws for worship.
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2 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 11:15
18th Century
Theologian
The high places—that is, the two sanctuaries at Dan and Bethel.
For the devils—literally, “for the goats”: the word is probabl…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 11:15
19th Century
Bishop
And he ordained. — And had appointed (1 Chronicles 15:16–17; 1 Chronicles 22:2).
F…
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Chronicles 11:5–15
19th Century
Preacher
No wonder, therefore, that Rehoboam's kingdom was strengthened by the advent of these men, who were, doubtless, the best men in the whole country, …
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John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 11:15
17th Century
Pastor
And he ordained him priests for the high places
Of such who were not of the tribe of Levi, and family of Aaron; see …
Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 11:13–23
17th Century
Minister
When the priests and Levites came to Jerusalem, the devout, pious Israelites followed them. Those who set their hearts to seek the Lord God of Isra…