1 Kings 15:4 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Nevertheless for David's sake did the LORD his God give him a lampb in Jerusalem, to set up his son after him, and to establish Jerusalem: ”

1 Kings 15:4 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

To set up his son - The idolatry of Abijam deserved the same punishment as that of Jeroboam 1 Kings 14:10-14 , of Baasha 1 Kings 16:2-4 , or of Zimri 1 Kings 16:19 , the cutting off of his see...
1 Kings 15:4 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Nevertheless for David's sake did the LORD his God give him a (b) lamp in Jerusalem, to set up his son after him, and to establish Jerusalem: (b) Meaning, a son to reign over Judah.
1 Kings 15:4 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Abijam and Asa of Judah, and Nadab and Baasha of Israel. Abijam, called Abijah ( 2 Chronicles 13:1 ), had a short and evil reign. It would appear, notwithstanding 1 Kings 15:8 , that he was succee...
1 Kings 15:4 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

lamp. See note on 1 Kings 11:36 . Peculiarly used of David.
1 Kings 15:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Nevertheless for David's sake did the LORD his God give him a lamp in Jerusalem, to set up his son after him, and to establish Jerusalem: The Lord - give him a lamp - That is, a son to succeed him; s...
1 Kings 15:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Nevertheless for David's sake did the LORD his God give him a lamp in Jerusalem, to set up his son after him, and to establish Jerusalem: For David's sake did the Lord ... give him a lamp. "A...
1 Kings 15:4 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Reigns of Abijam and Asa, Nadab and Baasha 2. Abishalom] i.e. Absalom. In 2 Chronicles 13:2 his mother is called Micaiah, the daughter of Uriel, and if this is correct, Absalom was probably...
1 Kings 15:4 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Give him a lamp in Jerusalem. — There is here a brief allusion to the victory recorded in the Chronicles, which obviously was the turning-point in the struggle, saving the “lamp” of the house of Da...
1 Kings 15:4 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

a Better Day Dawns 1 Kings 15:1-15 Again we meet with those references to David that we found in the previous chapter. See 1 Kings 15:3-5 ; 1 Kings 15:11 . His name lingers as sweet fragrance...
1 Kings 15:4 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

In this chapter we have the continuation of a sad story in the kingdoms of Judah and Israel. Under the reign of Abijam the process of deterioration went rapidly forward. He walked in the sins of his...
1 Kings 15:4 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(4) Nevertheless for David's sake did the LORD his God give him a lamp in Jerusalem, to set up his son after him, and to establish Jerusalem: (5) Because David did that which was right in the eyes of...
1 Kings 15:4 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Nevertheless, for David's sake did the Lord his God give him a lamp in Jerusalem ,.... A kingdom there, as the Targum, splendid and glorious, to be continued in his posterity: to set up his son afte...
1 Kings 15:4 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Nevertheless for David's sake did the LORD his God give him a lamp in Jerusalem, to set up his son after him, and to establish Jerusalem: Ver. 4. Did the Lord his God give him a lamp. ] That is, A...
1 Kings 15:4 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

And the Lord gave him a lamp A son and successor, to perpetuate his name and memory, which otherwise had gone into obscurity. Jerusalem That he might maintain that city, and temple, and worship,...
1 Kings 15:4 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

ABIJAM'S MUCH SHORTER REIGN (vs.1-8) Though Rehoboam's reign was short, that of Abijam was much shorter, only three years (v.2). His mother's name was Maacah, who must have had no good influence...
1 Kings 15:4 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Abijam's Reign. B. C. 958. 1 Now in the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam the son of Neba...
1 Kings 15:4 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

A lamp, i.e. a son and successor to perpetuate his name and memory, which otherwise had gone into obscurity. The same phrase is used above, 1 Kings 11:36 2 Kings 8:19 2 Chronicles 21:7 . To...
1 Kings 15:4 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

The Reign Of Abiyam of Judah c. 913-911/910 BC ( 1 Kings 15:1-8 ). The reign of Abiyam was very short, possibly cut off by illness, and during it he made no effort to improve the nation's attitude...
1 Kings 15:4 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

THE REIGNS OF ABIJAM, ASA, NADAB, AND BAASHA CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES .— 1 Kings 15:1 . Abijam —Original form of his name was Abijah ( 2 Chronicles 12:16 ), the sacred terminal “ jah ” bei...
1 Kings 15:4 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Kings 15:4 . For David's sake; for the sake of the covenant which God had given to David. Forgetful children may for a time have their father's mercies. David was indeed the light and joy of Isr...
1 Kings 15:4 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION THE REIGNS OF ABIJAM AND ASA , KINGS OF JUDAH . The Reign of Abijam . 1 Kings 15:1 Now in the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam, the son of Nebat, reigned Abij...
1 Kings 15:4 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Rule of Abijam in Judah
1 Kings 15:4 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Kings 11:12 ; 1 Kings 11:32 ; 1 Kings 11:36 ; 2 Chronicles 21:7 ; 2 Samuel 7:12-16 ; Deuteronomy 4:37 ; Genesis 12:2 ; Genesis 19:29 ; Genesis 26:5 ; Isaiah 14:32 ; Isaiah 37:35 ; Isaia...
1 Kings 15:4 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

A lamp — A son and successor to perpetuate his name and memory, which otherwise had gone into obscurity. Jerusalem — That he might maintain that city, and temple, and worship, as a witness for God,...

1 Kings 15:4 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

1 Kings 15:4 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

1 Kings 15:4 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Kings 15:4 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

1 Kings 15:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Kings 15:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

1 Kings 15:4 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Kings 15:4 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

1 Kings 15:4 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Kings 15:4 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Kings 15:4 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Kings 15:4 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Kings 15:4 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Kings 15:4 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Kings 15:4 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Kings 15:4 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Kings 15:4 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Kings 15:4 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

1 Kings 15:4 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Kings 15:4 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Kings 15:4 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Kings 15:4 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Kings 15:4 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Kings 15:4 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes