Said, &c. — Reasoned within himself. The phrase discovers the fountain of his error, that he did not consult with God, who had given him the kingdom; as in all reason, and justice, and gratitude he should have done: nor believed God's promise, 1 Kings 11:38, but his own carnal policy.
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1 Kings 12:26
26 And Jeroboam said in his heart, Now shall the kingdom return to the house of David: