John Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 13:6

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Yet Jeroboam the son of Nebat, the servant of Solomon the son of David, is risen up, etc.] Notwithstanding it was well known the kingdom was entailed on the posterity of David by an everlasting covenant; Abijah calls Jeroboam Solomon’s servant, by way of great contempt, as Jarchi observes, he being the general receiver of his tax in the tribe of Ephraim, (<111128>1 Kings 11:28) and hath rebelled against his lord; his rightful king and sovereign; the charge is no less than high treason.

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