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They have set up kings, but not by me. They have made princes, and I didn’t approve. Of their silver and their gold they have made themselves idols, that they may be cut off.
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Verse 4. They. Jeroboam and Jehu were assured by the prophets that they should reign, yet this was not a sanction of their right. God condemned their ambition and wicked conduct. The successors of Zarharias had still less pretensions to the throne. God permits such things. The people had not consulted him in these changes. Calmet.—Kings were their own choice. 1 Kennicott. 18. Saul rose by their “error.” Saint Jerome—Knew, or approved not. verse 2. Matthew 25:12. Calmet.—Perish. This was the effect, though contrary to their intention. Bible.
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