This thing is from me; this event is from my counsel and providence, to punish Solomon's apostacy, though they procured it by sinful means; and therefore, if you proceed, you must fight with me as well as them. They hearkened therefore to the word of the Lord; either from conscience of their duty, or because they durst not oppose so potent an adversary.
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1 Kings 12:24
24 Thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not go up, nor fight against your brethren the children of Israel: return every man to his house; for this thing is from me. They hearkened therefore to the word of the LORD, and returned to depart, according to the word of the LORD.