1 Kings 12:6
“And king Rehoboam consulted with the old men, that stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, and said, How do ye advise that I may answer this people?”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And King Rehoboam consulted with the old men that stood before Solomon his father, while he yet lived,.... Which was…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The old men, that stood before Solomon his father - Perhaps “the princes” of 1Ki 4:2. Solomon placed great value upon…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 12:1-15
Solomon had 1000 wives and concubines, yet we read but of one son he had to bear up his name, and he a fool. It is said…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And king Rehoboam consulted That the close similarity between the narrative here and 2 Chron. may be as apparent as…
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