22 But the word of God came unto Shemaiah the man of God, saying,
22 But this word of God came to Shemaiah the man of God:
22 But the word of God came to Shemaiah the man of God:
22 At this time the word of God came to Shemaiah, a man of God:
22 But the word of God came to Shemaiah the man of God, saying,
22 But God said to Shemaiah, the man of God,
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Kings 12:22
Commentary on 1 Kings 12:16-24
(Read 1 Kings 12:16-24)
The people speak unbecomingly of David. How soon are good men, and their good services to the public, forgotten ! These considerations should reconcile us to our losses and troubles, that God is the Author of them, and our brethren the instruments: let us not meditate revenge. Rehoboam and his people hearkened to the word of the Lord. When we know God's mind, we must submit, how much soever it crosses our own mind. If we secure the favour of God, not all the universe can hurt us.