1 Kings 12:25

Verse 25

JEROBOAM’S WORKS AND IDOLATRY, 1 Kings 12:25-33.

25. Built Shechem Enlarged and fortified it for a royal residence.

Dwelt therein Not exclusively, for in 1 Kings 14:17, we find him dwelling at Tirzah.

Went out from thence That is, Shechem was the base of operations in the building and fortifying of other cities.

Penuel The place east of the Jordan, near the fords of the Jabbok, where Jacob wrestled with the angel, (Genesis 32:30) and whose tower and inhabitants, in the time of the judges, Gideon had destroyed. Judges 8:17. Jeroboam probably regarded it as an important position, commanding the great caravan road to the farther East, and accordingly fortified it for the security of his kingdom.

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

Verse 25

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