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John Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 12:23

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Speak unto Rehoboam the son of Solomon king of Judah, etc.] He is called king before, but of what tribe or tribes is not expressly said, only it is implied in (<111217>1 Kings 12:17) and he is only acknowledged king of Judah by the Lord himself: and unto all the house of Judah and Benjamin; which made but one house, as before but one tribe, (<111136>1 Kings 11:36) and to the remnant of the people; of the other tribes that might dwell among them at Jerusalem, and especially Simeon, whose inheritance was within the tribe of Judah, (<061901>Joshua 19:1) saying: as follows.
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