OLD TESTAMENT

1 Kings 11:30

The Holy Bible · English
All chapters

Read all chapter notes ↗

Bilingual reading
Text

Open an explanation beneath verses with notes. Your notes and highlights stay on this device.

30

Ahijah took the new garment that was on him, and tore it in twelve pieces.

ExplanationCommentary
EXPLANATION

Verse 30. Parts. He speaks by his actions, ( Menochius.) thus foretelling what should happen, as was customary with the prophets. Osee 1:2. Jeremiah 27:2. Ezekiel 12:7. Acts 21:11. Calmet.—This tended to make a deeper impression on the mind, ( Bible.) and convince all, that what was spoken, was not in jest. Worthington.

Read all chapter notes
Read the whole chapter