30 and Ahijah took hold of the new cloak he was wearing and tore it into twelve pieces.
30 And Ahijah caught the new garment that was on him, and rent it in twelve pieces:
30 Then Ahijah laid hold of the new garment that was on him, and tore it into twelve pieces.
30 Ahijah took off the new cloak that he was wearing and ripped it into twelve pieces.
30 Then Ahijah took hold of the new garment that was on him, and tore it into twelve pieces.
30 and Ahijah took hold of the new cloak he was wearing and tore it into twelve pieces.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Kings 11:30
Commentary on 1 Kings 11:26-40
(Read 1 Kings 11:26-40)
In telling the reason why God rent the kingdom from the house of Solomon, Ahijah warned Jeroboam to take heed of sinning away his preferment. Yet the house of David must be supported; out of it the Messiah would arise. Solomon sought to kill his successor. Had not he taught others, that whatever devices are in men's hearts, the counsel of the Lord shall stand? Yet he himself thinks to defeat that counsel. Jeroboam withdrew into Egypt, and was content to live in exile and obscurity for awhile, being sure of a kingdom at last. Shall not we be content, who have a better kingdom in reserve?