THE DISRUPTION OF THE KINGDOM
CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES.—
1 Kings 12:1. REHOBOAM WENT TO SHECHEM—Instead of remaining in
_Jerusalem_, whither Israel should have come to him, as they did to
David (2 Samuel 5:1), and sworn allegiance to their king. TO MAKE HIM
KING—They had no right to “make.”... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES.—
1 Kings 12:26. NOW SHALL THE KINGDOM RETURN TO THE HOUSE OF
DAVID—Recognizing the immediate peril of Israel’s visits to the
temple, he sought to alienate their hearts from Jehovah’s worship.
1 Kings 12:28. IT IS TOO MUCH FOR YOU—A specious plea that it would
save t... [ Continue Reading ]