The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Kings 12:2-20
1 Kings 12:2-20When Jeroboam, the son of Nebat, who was in Egypt heard of it . . . they sent and called him.The kingdom divided1. This chapter reveals one of the turning-points in Israel’s history, for it is as true in the history of Israel as in that of any other people that there are periods comparatively insignificant, and hours as well, that are full of great events.2. It had seemed to be one of the chief purposes of God to make Israel a great nation. That is the promise made to Abram.... read more
Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 12:1-33
1 Kings 12:1 . Shechem. This city was famed for mischief. Here Dinah was ruined, and the men slaughtered. Here Joseph was sold, and now the ten tribes revolted. 1 Kings 12:4 . Thy father made our yoke grievous, by tribute and taxes. This was true; but the glory and commerce of the kingdom repaid them five for one. 1 Kings 12:14 . I will chastise you with scorpions. There is a passage in Pliny, lib. 7:56, in which bunches of knotty thorns, used as Gideon to teach the men of... read more