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1 Kings 14:17

1 Kings 14:17
And Jeroboam's wife arose, and departed, and came to Tirzah: and when she came to the threshold of the door, the child died;

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And they buried him,.... In an honourable manner, suitable to his rank and pedigree:

and all Israel mourned for him,…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Jeroboam had by this time removed from Shechem, and established a new capital in Tirzah, one of the old Canaanite towns…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 14:7-20

When those that set up idols, and keep them up, go to enquire of the Lord, he determines to answer them, not according…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

and came to Tirzah This place has not been identified with certainty. It was an ancient city, mentioned first Jos 12:24.…