And Jeroboam slept with his fathers, even with the kings of Israel; and Zachariah his son reigned in his stead.
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Interpretation
God raised up the prophet Jonah, and by him declared the purposes of his favour to Israel. It is a sign that God has not cast off his people, if he continues faithful ministers among them.
Glossary
- Samaria Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Samaria.
- Jeroboam Person
- Increase of the people. (1. ) The son of Nebat ( 1 Kings 11:26-39 ), “an Ephrathite,” the first king of the ten tribes, over whom he reigned twenty-two years (B. C. 976-945).
- Zachariah Person
- Remembered by the Lord. (1. ) Son of Jeroboam II., king of Israel.