Go, tell Jeroboam, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Forasmuch as I exalted thee from among the people, and made thee prince over my people Israel,
Ver. 7. Forasmuch as I exalted thee.] God upbraideth not any unless it be in case of extreme ingratitude; as here, with James 1:5. Qui exprobat reposcit.
And made thee prince.] Antecessorem, a leader to others, a loade-star upon whom all should fix their eyes, and shape their course.