열왕기상 12:6-12 KRV

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 12:12-15

Infatuation. "Whom the gods mean to destroy they first infatuate." Such was the observation of a heathen philosopher; and it is true, only that the infatuators are devils, and God permits. The text furnishes a case in point. What but infatuation could have prompted Rehoboam to have acted so insanely? It is seen— I. IN HIS REFUSAL TO HEARKEN TO THE PEOPLE . 1 . They assembled to honour him . 2 . Their reservation was not unreasonable . II. IN THE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 12:12-16

The rending of the kingdom. The name of Rehoboam is remarkable as seen in the light of the facts of his history. The "enlarger of the kingdom" becomes the chief instrument in its disruption. The one strong nation, the throne of which he inherited from his father, is changed by his folly into two comparatively weak and distracted kingdoms, which maintain towards each other an attitude of perpetual jealousy and strife. The revolt of the ten tribes was a calamity from the ill effects of which... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 12:6

The old men, that stood before Solomon his father - Perhaps “the princes” of 1 Kings 4:2. Solomon placed great value upon good advisers Proverbs 11:14; Proverbs 15:22; Proverbs 24:6. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 12:7

The advice was not that the king should permanently resign the office of ruler, but that he should “for once” be ruled by his people. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 12:8

The age of Rehoboam at his accession is an interesting and difficult question. According to the formal statement of the present text of 1Ki 14:21; 2 Chronicles 12:13, he had reached the mature age of 41 years, and would therefore be unable to plead youth as an excuse for his conduct. The general narrative, however, seems to assume that he was quite a young man (compare 2 Chronicles 13:7). Perhaps the best way of removing the whole difficulty would be to read in the above text “twenty-one” for... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 12:10

My little finger ... - i. e., “You shall find my hand heavier on you than my father’s - as much heavier as if my little finger were thicker than his loins.” read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 12:11

Scorpions - By this word some understand whips having leaden balls at the ends of their lashes with hooks projecting from them; others the thorny stem of the eggplant, or “the scorpion plant.” But it seems best to regard the expression as a figure of speech. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 12:6-7

1 Kings 12:6-7. Consulted with the old men that stood before his father Solomon, in his best days, though so wise, yet would not depend solely on his own wisdom, but had other wise men about him, with whom he advised, as his counsellors in all matters of moment. If thou wilt be a servant unto this people this day, &c. By complying with their desires, and condescending to them for a time, till thou art better established in thy throne. They say, This day, that is, now, for a short... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 12:8

1 Kings 12:8 . But he forsook the counsel of the old men Judging it unworthy of his majesty and authority, and likely to encourage the people in their insolent demands; and, being proud and vain, he scorned to condescend to them and court them in this way, but would have obedience paid to him as to an absolute monarch; and consulted with the young men So called compared with the old men, otherwise, as they had grown up with him, they must have been near forty years old. They were,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 12:10-11

1 Kings 12:10-11. My little finger shall be thicker, &c. Or, rather, is thicker, and therefore stronger, and more able to crush you, if you proceed in these mutinous demands, than his loins In which is the principal seat of strength. My father was young and weak, and had many enemies, when he first took the kingdom, but I am the undoubted heir, and I find the kingdom by his wise care, far better settled and fortified against all enemies, foreign or domestic, than he did. Or, they... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 12:12-15

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 12:12-16

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 12:6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 12:7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 12:8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 12:10

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 12:11

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 12:6-7

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 12:8

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 12:10-11

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