1 Kings 11:31
“And he said to Jeroboam, Take thee ten pieces: for thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, Behold, I will rend the kingdom out of the hand of Solomon, and will give ten tribes to thee:”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But he shall have one tribe for my servant David's sake,.... See Gill on Kg1 11:13.
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1 Kings 11:33
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Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Take thee ten pieces - The garment was the symbol of the kingdom of Israel; the twelve pieces the symbol of the twelve…
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
Take thee ten pieces With this symbolical action of Ahijah may be compared the -horns of iron" which Zedekiah made (1Ki…