1 Kings 11:40 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 11:40

Solomon sought therefore to kill Jeroboam ,.... Which is another instance of his folly, to seek to detest the counsel of God, when he himself was assured by the Lord the kingdom should be rent, and given to his servant, 1 Kings 11:11 and especially if he was informed of what passed between Ahijah and Jeroboam, as it should seem by this he was; either through Ahijah's making no secret of it, or through Jeroboam not being able to keep his own counsel, or through the report of the servants... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 11:40

Sought - to kill Jeroboam - He thought by this means to prevent the punishment due to his crimes. Unto Shishak king of Egypt - This is the first time we meet with the proper name of an Egyptian king, Pharaoh being the common name for all the sovereigns of that country. Some suppose that this Shishak was the Sesostris so renowned for his wars and his conquests. But it is likely that this king lived long before Solomon's time. 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 11:40

Solomon sought the efore to kill Jeroboam. [It is often assumed that Solomon's attempt on Jeroboam's life was the result of the prophecy of Ahijah. And our translation with its "therefore" favours this view. The Hebrews, however, has simply " and Solomon sought," etc. And these words connect themselves with 1 Kings 11:26 , "even he lifted up his hand," etc. With 1 Kings 11:27 a parenthesis begins, explaining how it came about that Jeroboam rebelled. It is implied distinctly that it was... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 11:40-43

Solomon's End. There is peculiar interest attaching to the earlier and later days of men who have made a figure in history. Here we have the brief record of the end of a character famed for wisdom above all mere men, upon which we have sadly to meditate that— I. HE SANK UNDER A DENSE CLOUD . 1 . His morning was very bright . 2 . But his evening was very black . II. BUT IS THERE NO SUNSHINE IN THE CLOUD ? Some think they see it— 1 . In ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 11:40

Compare 1 Kings 11:26. The announcement of Ahijah was followed within a little while by rebellion on the part of Jeroboam. As Solomon’s luster faded, as his oppression became greater and its objects more selfish, and as a prospect of deliverance arose from the personal qualities of Jeroboam 1 Kings 11:28, the tribe of Ephraim to which he belonged, again aspired after its old position (see Joshua 17:14 note). Jeroboam, active, energetic, and ambitious, placed himself at their head. The step... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 11:40

1 Kings 11:40. Solomon sought therefore to kill Jeroboam How Solomon came to know what was secretly transacted between Ahijah and Jeroboam alone, is a great question: perhaps the prophet made no scruple to report what he had delivered in the name of the Lord. Or, Jeroboam himself, being puffed up with the expectation of ascending the throne, could not conceal it, nor keep his own counsel, but told the matter to some of his confidants, who spread it abroad. But that Solomon should ever... 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 11:40

Egypt. This explains much. He must have thought of Joseph's exaltation, and the blessing pronounced on Ephraim (Genesis 49:13-20 ; Genesis 49:22-26 ); and by Moses (Deuteronomy 33:13-17 ). It explains also the origin of the "golden calves" (1 Kings 12:28 ). read more

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 11:40

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 11:40

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 11:26-43

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 11:40

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 11:40-43

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 11:40

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 11:40

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 11:1-43

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Kings 11:40

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