Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 14:1
1. At that time—a phrase used often loosely and indefinitely in sacred history. This domestic incident in the family of Jeroboam probably occurred towards the end of his reign; his son Abijah was of age and considered by the people the heir to the throne. read more
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Kings 14:1
JEROBOAM TRYING TO HIDE FROM GOD;PROPHECIES REGARDING ISRAEL'S CAPTIVITY AND HARDENING;REHOBOAM'S LOSS OF THE GOLDEN SHIELDSFollowing the death of Solomon and the division of Israel into two kingdoms, there came a dramatic shift in the interest of the sacred narrator. Kings became less and less important, and the prophets of God moved up front and center stage in Biblical emphasis. This chapter focuses upon the word of Jehovah to the prophet Ahijah, but it summarizes the whole twenty-two years... read more