Bible Commentary

Then Jeroboam built Shechem in mount Ephraim, and dwelt therein; and went out from thence, and built Penuel. 25 33. Jeroboam sets up golden calves in Dan and Bethel, and thus makes Israel to Sin (Not in 2 Chron) 25. built Shechem ] i.e. Strengthened it by walls and made it thus fit to be … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 12:25”

Thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not go up, nor fight against your brethren the children of Israel: return every man to his house; for this thing is from me. They hearkened therefore to the word of the LORD, and returned to depart, according to the word of the LORD. 24. for this thing is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 12:24”

Speak unto Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and unto all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and to the remnant of the people, saying, 23. and to the remnant of the people ] (R.V. the rest). We see from 1Ki 12:17 above that there were some people belonging to the ten tribes … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 12:23”

But the word of God came unto Shemaiah the man of God, saying, 22. the word of God ] How Shemaiah and other prophets received their commission is not always explained. Sometimes it is said ‘the Lord sent’ (cf. 2Sa 12:1; 2Sa 12:25). The prompting by a vision in sleep is most frequently recorded, and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 12:22”

And when Rehoboam was come to Jerusalem, he assembled all the house of Judah, with the tribe of Benjamin, a hundred and fourscore thousand chosen men, which were warriors, to fight against the house of Israel, to bring the kingdom again to Rehoboam the son of Solomon. 21 24. Rehoboam prepares to make war on … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 12:21”

And it came to pass, when all Israel heard that Jeroboam was come again, that they sent and called him unto the congregation, and made him king over all Israel: there was none that followed the house of David, but the tribe of Judah only. 20. when all Israel heard that Jeroboam was come again … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 12:20”

So Israel rebelled against the house of David unto this day. 19. unto this day ] This phrase occurring several times in the book marks the original composition, from which the compiler of the Kings drew his material, as written while the two kingdoms were still existent, and under different rulers. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 12:19”

Then king Rehoboam sent Adoram, who [was] over the tribute; and all Israel stoned him with stones, that he died. Therefore king Rehoboam made speed to get him up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem. 18. Then king Rehoboam sent Adoram ] The same man who is called Adoniram in ch. 1Ki 4:6. He … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 12:18”

But [as for] the children of Israel which dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them. 17. the children of Israel which dwelt in the cities of Judah ] We see from expressions like this that we must not necessarily make ‘Israel’ include only the northern tribes. See above on 1Ki 12:1. The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 12:17”

So when all Israel saw that the king hearkened not unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? neither [have we] inheritance in the son of Jesse: to your tents, O Israel: now see to thine own house, David. So Israel departed unto their tents. 16 20. Revolt of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 12:16”