1 Kings 11:26
“And Jeroboam the son of Nebat, an Ephrathite of Zereda, Solomon's servant, whose mother's name was Zeruah, a widow woman, even he lifted up his hand against the king.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And this was the cause that he lifted up his hand against the king,.... The occasion of it, his being advanced to some…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Zereda - See Jdg 7:22. Lifted up his hand against the king - i. e., “he rebelled.” Compare marginal reference.
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Jeroboam the son of Nebat - From the context we learn that Jeroboam while a young man was employed by Solomon to…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 11:26-40
We have here the first mention of that infamous name Jeroboam the son of Nebat, that made Israel to sin; he is here…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Rise of Jeroboam's hostility to Solomon. Ahijah's prophetic action and message (Not in Chronicles)
26. Jeroboam the son…
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