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Worthless men were gathered to him, wicked fellows who strengthened themselves against Rehoboam the son of Solomon, when Rehoboam was young and tender hearted, and could not withstand them.
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ExplanationCommentary
Verse 7. Vain. The saem term is used as in Matthew 5:22. Calmet.—Rekim, “stupid men.” Bible.—Septuagint “pestiferous.” Syr. “impious.”—Heart. Prot. “young and tender-hearted.” Bible.—But Roboam was not very young; (3 Kennicott. 14:21) and we may adhere to the Vulg. Calmet.—Septuagint “he was a youth, and timid.” Bible.—Abia speaks of his father with little respect, and seems to have forgotten that he had laid down his arms in obedience to God’s order. Calmet.
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