1 Kings 11:27

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Kings 11:26-40

We have here the first mention of that infamous name Jeroboam the son of Nebat, that made Israel to sin; he is here brought upon the stage as an adversary to Solomon, whom God had expressly told (1 Kgs. 11:11) that he would give the greatest part of his kingdom to his servant, and Jeroboam was the man. We have here an account, I. Of his extraction, 1 Kgs. 11:26. He was of the tribe of Ephraim, he next in honour to Judah. His mother was a widow, to whom Providence had made up the loss of a... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 11:27

And this was the cause that he lifted up his hand against the king ,.... The occasion of it, his being advanced to some posts under Solomon, which elated him, and what passed between him and the prophet Ahijah, after related: Solomon built Millo, and repaired the breaches of the city of David his father : in the oversight of which, it is supposed by the Jews, he employed this man, who reproached him for doing these works; building an house in Millo for Pharaoh's daughter, and stopping up... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 11:26-28

Jeroboam. The words before us are interesting as the earliest notice of a character who made a considerable figure in Hebrew history. They bring before us— I. THE OBSCURITY OF HIS ORIGIN . 1 . He was an Ephrathite of Zereda . 2 . He was the son of Nebat and Zeruah . 3 . He was the son of a widow . II. HIS ADVANCEMENT TO POWER . 1 . He became a mighty man of valour . 2 . His abilities were discerned by Solomon . 3 . He was... 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 11:27

And this was the cause [or, this is the account ; this is how it came about. Same words Joshua 5:4 , and 1 Kings 9:15 . We have here a long parenthesis, explaining the origin, etc; of Jeroboam's disaffection] that he lifted up his hand [Heb. a hand ] against the king. Solomon built Millo [see on 1 Kings 9:15 ], and repaired the breaches [These words convey the impression that Solomon renewed the decayed or destroyed parts of the wall. But read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 11:27

Millo was probably fortified in Solomon’s twenty-fourth or twenty-fifth year. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 11:26-28

1 Kings 11:26-28. Even he lifted up his hand against the king Probably made some secret attempts to raise a dissatisfaction against Solomon; for we do not read of any open attempt. And this was the cause, &c. This was the occasion of Jeroboam’s advancement, as it follows in the next verse. Solomon built Millo, &c. Solomon, being engaged in many buildings, made choice of such as he judged were fit persons to oversee his works; among whom Jeroboam was one. A mighty man of valour ... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 11:1-43

Solomon’s idolatry (11:1-43)Although some of Solomon’s marriages were for political purposes, most of his wives and concubines were probably given to him as gifts. These women usually brought their gods into Israel, and Solomon’s weakness in worshipping these gods led finally to his downfall (11:1-8). God’s judgment on Solomon and Israel was to bring the long-standing friction between northerners and southerners to a climax in the division of the kingdom. Only Solomon’s tribe Judah (which had... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Kings 11:27

Millo = the Millo. See note on 1 Kings 9:15 . read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Kings 11:1-43

4. Solomon’s apostasy ch. 11The writer brought Solomon’s weaknesses and sins, to which he only hinted previously, into the light in this chapter. Solomon had sown some seeds of departure from God and His Word early in his reign. They bore bitter fruit as he grew older. read more

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