1 Kings 11:28
“And the man Jeroboam was a mighty man of valour: and Solomon seeing the young man that he was industrious , he made him ruler over all the charge of the house of Joseph.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And it came to pass at that time, when Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem,.... Either to enter upon his new office: or…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
A mighty man of valor - Here “a man of strength and activity.” It is a vague term of commendation, the exact force of…
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
and Solomon seeing The verb is finite, therefore render (with R.V.) saw.
was industrious Literally -did work."
he made…
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