Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Kings 12:16-20
Israel’s secession 12:16-20The dissatisfaction with the rule of David’s house that had been brewing for years (cf. 2 Samuel 20:1) finally boiled over. Perhaps Rehoboam sent Adoram to pacify the angry mob (1 Kings 12:18). Whatever his reason, this proved to be "the straw that broke the camel’s back."Rehoboam lacked wisdom because he did not give God the place He deserved in his life. Because he revolted against God, the people revolted against him. In rebelling against Rehoboam, however, the... read more
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Kings 12:1-28
A. The First Period of Antagonism 12:1-16:28After the division of the kingdom, their respective kings were hostile to one another for 57 years. read more