And this [was] the cause that he lifted up [his] hand against the king: Solomon built Millo, [and] repaired the breaches of the city of David his father.
Ver. 27. And this was the cause that he lifted up.] Vatablus readeth it thus, And this was the word whereby he lifted up his hand; that is, made way to his open rebellion afterwards. Solomon buildeth Millo, &c., and so putteth the people to an excessive charge and pains; and repaireth the breaches &c., which his father, though wise enough and able enough, never did.