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He will give Israel up because of the sins of Jeroboam, which he has sinned, and with which he has made Israel to sin.”
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Verse 16. Sin. This is the common effect of evil example in kings. Plus exemplo quam peccato nocent. Cicero, Leg. iii. “As it is esteemed a sort of service to imitate the customs and vices of the king; they laid aside all piety, lest they might seem to upbraid the king with his impiety, if they should live in a virtuous manner.” Lact. verse 6. The crimes of kings are seldom confined to their own persons. Calmet.
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