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1 Kings 11:31

King James Version (KJV)

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And he said to Jeroboam, Take thee ten pieces: for thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, Behold, I will rend the kingdom out of the hand of Solomon, and will give ten tribes to thee:

1 Kings 11:31 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Kings 11:31

Theological / Devotional

I will rend. The united monarchy was to be torn in pieces, and ten of its tribes were to give their allegiance to a new lord not from the house of David. The lesson was taught that “the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will” (Dan. 4:17).

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