1 Kings 9:9
“And they shall answer, Because they forsook the LORD their God, who brought forth their fathers out of the land of Egypt, and have taken hold upon other gods, and have worshipped them, and served them: therefore hath the LORD brought upon them all this evil.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And they shall answer,.... Who were left in the land when others were carried captive, as were some by Nebuchadnezzar,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Have taken hold upon other gods - When an indigent person claims the protection of a superior, he casts himself down…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 9:1-9
God had given a real answer to Solomon's prayer, and tokens of his acceptance of it, immediately, by the fire from…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
out of the land of Egypt The LXX. adds -out of the house of bondage."
The two 1Ki 9:8-9 are remarkably parallel to the…
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