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1 Kings 12:3

King James Version (KJV)

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That they sent and called him. And Jeroboam and all the congregation of Israel came, and spake unto Rehoboam, saying,

1 Kings 12:3 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Kings 12:3

Theological / Devotional

Called him. The record in 2 Chron. 10:2, 3, seems to imply that Jeroboam was called, not from Egypt, but from Ephraim, for Jeroboam had doubtless already returned from Egypt. Jeroboam was a recognized leader. There was just cause for grievance against the throne, and it would be only natural to present the matter on such an occasion, and to have Jeroboam participate in the proceedings.

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