Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 11:30

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The first instance of the “acted parable.” Generally this mode was adopted upon express divine command (see Jeremiah 13:1-11; Ezekiel 3:1-3). A connection may be traced between the type selected and the words of the announcement to Solomon (1 Kings 11:11-13. Compare 1 Samuel 15:26-28). return to 'Top of Page'

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