1 Kings 11:29-39 NIV

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 11:38

And it shall be, if thou wilt hearken unto all that I command thee ,.... And be obedient thereunto: and wilt walk in my ways ; directed to in the law of Moses: and do that is right in my sight, to keep my statutes, and my commandments ; those particularly respecting divine worship: as David my servant did ; who very diligently and constantly attended to the ordinances of religion: that I will be with thee ; to guide and direct, protect and defend, prosper and succeed: and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 11:39

And I will for this afflict the seed of David ,.... For the idolatry Solomon had been guilty of, and connived at: but not for ever ; for when the ten tribes were carried captive, the kingdom of Judah flourished under Hezekiah, Josiah, &c.; and though the tribe of Judah was carried captive, yet it returned after seventy years captivity, and had rulers over it of the seed of David; and especially to the Messiah has God given the throne of his father David, of whose kingdom there will... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 11:29

When Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem - On what errand he was going out of Jerusalem, we know not. Ahijah the Shilonite - He was one of those who wrote the history of the reign of Solomon, as we find from 2 Chronicles 9:29 , and it is supposed that it was by him God spake twice to Solomon; and particularly delivered the message which we find in this chapter, 1 Kings 11:11-13 . read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 11:31

Take thee ten pieces - The garment was the symbol of the kingdom of Israel; the twelve pieces the symbol of the twelve tribes; the ten pieces given to Jeroboam, of the ten tribes which should be given to him, and afterwards form the kingdom of Israel, ruling in Samaria, to distinguish it from the kingdom of Judah, ruling in Jerusalem. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 11:36

That David my servant may have a light alway - That his posterity may never fail, and the regal line never become extinct. This, as we have already seen, was in reference to the Messiah. He was not only David's light, but he was a light to enlighten the Gentiles. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 11:37

According to all that thy soul desireth - It appears from this that Jeroboam had affected the kingdom, and was seeking for an opportunity to seize on the government. God now tells him, by his prophet, what he shall have, and what he shall not have, in order to prevent him from attempting to seize on the whole kingdom, to the prejudice of the spiritual seed of David. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 11:38

And build thee a sure house - He would have continued his posterity on the throne of Israel, had he not by his wickedness forfeited the promises of God, and thrown himself out of the protection of the Most High. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 11:39

But not for ever - They shall be in affliction and distress till the Messiah come, who shall sit on the throne of David to order it and establish it in judgment and justice for ever. Jarchi says, on this verse, "When the Messiah comes, the kingdom shall be restored to the house of David. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 11:26-43

The call to Jeroboam. I. THE UNWEARIED EFFORTS OF GOD TO WIN MEN FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS . This is the beginning of the story of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin. 1 . He is met by mercy . The widow's son is made king of Israel. 2 . By counsel and promise ( 1 Kings 11:38 ). The seed is east upon the stony ground and among the thorns, as well as upon the good soil. Learn— 1 . That, like the great husbandman, we should sow the seed of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 11:29

And it came to pass at that time [a general expression = "when he was thus employed"] when [Heb. that ] Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem that [Heb. and ] , the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite [ i.e; of Shiloh, as is expressed 1 Kings 14:2-4 , where see notes. He too, therefore, was an Ephraimite ( Joshua 16:5 ). This portion of the history is probably derived from his writings ( 2 Chronicles 9:29 ). We may be pretty sure that Nathan was now dead] found him in the way;... read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 11:38

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 11:39

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 11:29

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 11:31

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 11:36

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 11:37

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 11:38

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 11:39

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 11:26-43

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 11:29

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