1 Kings 16:2
“Forasmuch as I exalted thee out of the dust, and made thee prince over my people Israel; and thou hast walked in the way of Jeroboam, and hast made my people Israel to sin, to provoke me to anger with their sins;”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Forasmuch as I exalted thee out of the dust,.... From a very low estate, and mean family:
and made thee prince over my…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Made thee prince over my people - That is, in the course of my providence, I suffered thee to become king; for it is…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 16:1-14
Here is, I. The ruin of the family of Baasha foretold. He was a man likely enough to have raised and established his…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
I exalted thee out of the dust This may signify that Baasha was of humble origin; but to be chosen of God and called to…
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