1 Kings 11:28 NIV

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 11:28

And the man Jeroboam was a mighty man of valour ,.... A man of great strength of body, and fortitude of mind: and Solomon seeing the young man that he was industrious ; in what he was set about in the above buildings and repairs: he made him ruler over all the charge of the house of Joseph ; the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh, to be a prince or a deputy governor of them; or rather to collect the king's tax from them, or the revenues of that part of the country, see Proverbs 22:29 . 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 11:28

And the man Jeroboam was a mighty man of valour [same expression 6:12 ; 11:1 ; 1 Samuel 9:1 ; 2 Kings 15:20 . In Ruth if. 1 it hardly seems to imply valour so much as wealth (as A.V.): and Solomon seeing the young man that he was industrious [Heb. doing fwork ] , he made him ruler over all the charge [Heb. appointed him to all the burden ] of the house of Joseph. [The tribe of Ephraim, with its constant envy of Judah, must have been mortified to find themselves... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 11:28

The Successful Man. Among the "adversaries" of Solomon, Jeroboam was the most active. He raised sedition, or, in the words of Scripture, "lifted up his hand," against the king. He was of humble birth, but belonged to the most powerful tribe - Ephraim. His rise is described here. The fortifications of Millo underneath the citadel of Zion were being erected. Amongst those employed Jeroboam was noticed by the king as strong, skilful, and industrious. Ever on the outlook for talent, and with... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 11:28

A mighty man of valor - Here “a man of strength and activity.” It is a vague term of commendation, the exact force of which must be fixed by the context. See Ruth 2:1; 1 Samuel 9:1, etc.Solomon made Jeroboam superintendent of all the forced labor (“the charge”) exacted from his tribe - the tribe of Ephraim - during the time that he was building Millo and fortifying the city of Jerusalem 1 Kings 9:15. 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 11:28

made him ruler = gave him oversight, which gave him opportunity to oppress and create disaffection. read more

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 11:28

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 11:26-28

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 11:26-43

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 11:28

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 11:28

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 11:28

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

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 11:1-43

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Kings 11:28

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