1 Kings 12:1

Verse 1. King, or to acknowledge his right, provided he would grant their request. The discontented assembled at Sichem, rather than at Jerusalem, as they would be under less restraint. Calmet.—They appointed Jeroboam to prefer their petition. Menochius.—Roboam was probably the only son whom Solomon had by his wives. Calmet.—We read of two daughters, Japheth and Basemath. Calmet. 4:11. and 15. Bible.—Naama, the Ammonite, was the mother of Robaom, who, though 40 years old, was devoid of good sense. 2 Chronicles 13:7. Eccles. 2:18. Eccles. 47:27. Calmet.