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MacArthur: Ca. 926 B.C. Presumably, Rehoboam’s 3 years of blessing preceded a fourth year of spiritual rebellion, which God judged in his fifth year with judgment at the hand of the Egyptians. (The MacArthur Bible Commentary - Page 501) Payne on Shishak - “Known in Egyptian history as Sheshonk I, he was the founder of the Twenty-Second Dynasty and its most energetic Pharaoh. This particular campaign is documented by a list of conquered Palestinian cities that stands to this day carved on the wall of his temple of Amon at Karnak, Thebes.” (See The Expositor's Bible Commentary - Abridged Edition - Page 50)
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MacArthur: A fitting punishment arose to remind the Jews of their heritage in relationship to Egypt. This was the first major military encounter with Egypt since the Exodus had ended hundreds of years of slavery there. A taste of being enslaved again to a people from whom God had given liberation was bitter. The message was crystal clear – if the Jews would forsake the true worship of God, they would also lose His protective hand of blessing. It was much better to serve God than to have to serve “kingdoms of the countries.” (See MacArthur Study Bible) John Olley: Instead of expected destruction, the taking of Jerusalem, we see gracious mitigation in “some deliverance [“a little escape”]” (cf. 2Ch 12:12); they will, however, continue to serve Shishak. The reality that “they [will] know my service and the service of the kingdoms of the countries [“lands”]” makes the immediate situation an example of others to come, particularly after the exile, when the people are secure in Jerusalem with its temple but remain as “servants” of the Persian Empire. That service, however, does not lessen their responsibility in the larger, overarching “service” of God. The wording points to God’s using foreign rulers as means through which the people learn more what it means to serve God (cf. Ezra 9:8–9). Frederick Mabie: In the aftermath of this covenantal unfaithfulness and God’s judgment, the covenant functionary role of the prophet is reflected in Shemaiah’s proclamation of the sin of the people and the resulting divine judgment (v. 5; cf. Johnstone, 2:41-43). The king and the leaders of Israel respond to the prophet’s indictment in a way anticipated in Solomon’s temple-dedication prayer in 6:24-25 (12:6; also cf. v. 12). While Jerusalem is not destroyed (v. 7), the temple and palace treasuries are ravaged (see v. 9) and the southern kingdom will now be under the hegemony of Egypt as a continuation of the consequence of abandoning God and his Word. (See 1 and 2 Chronicles) 2 Chronicles 12:8 “But they will become his slaves so that they may learn the difference between My service and the service of the kingdoms of the countries.” Nevertheless: Ne 9:36 Isa 26:13 that they may: De 28:47 Judges 3:1 Jer 10:24 Ho 8:10 ENSLAVED TO EGYPT....AGAIN! But they will become his slaves so that they may learn the difference between My service and the service of the kingdoms of the countries - Talk about a bitter pill to swallow! It had been almost 500 years since Israel had been set free from bondage in Egypt, but now they find themselves once again in that same state! Sin always cost more than you think it will. God had accepted their humbling, but there were still ongoing consequences of their unfaithfulness. Note the purpose clause so that, indicating Yahweh's purpose was to put them in a classroom of consequences that they hopefully might learn that His yoke is easy and His load is light! (cf Mt 11:30+). All masters, to whom we surrender our minds and hearts, will turn out to be tyrants, except the blessed Prince of peace. -- C H Spurgeon THOUGHT - Isn't that often the way it is in our lives when we sin, confess and repent? The consequences do not necessarily disappear! Better than confession and repentance is simply to not commit sin in the first place! Are you currently in the "classroom of consequences"? If so, "study hard" so that you learn the lesson well! Leslie Allen - The reference to “the kingdoms of the nations” strikes a discordant note in comparison with the ideal of 1 Chronicles 29:30. The awed respect of the nations was David’s fortune, and its potential was to be realized by a later Davidic king, Jehoshaphat (2Ch 17:10; 2Ch 20:29). Rehoboam, however, sadly lacks the blessing enjoyed by his grandfather. (See The Preacher's Commentary - Vol. 10: 1 and 2 Chronicles - Page 25) Adam