1 Kings 12:21
“And when Rehoboam was come to Jerusalem, he assembled all the house of Judah, with the tribe of Benjamin, an 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.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Speak unto Rehoboam the son of Solomon king of Judah,.... He is called king before, but of what tribe or tribes is not…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The adhesion of Benjamin to Judah at this time comes upon us as a surprise. By blood Benjamin was far more closely…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 12:16-24
We have here the rending of the kingdom of the ten tribes from the house of David, to effect which,
I. The people were…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Rehoboam prepares to make war on Israel but this is forbidden by the Prophet Shemaiah (2Ch 11:1-4)
21. all the house of…
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