John Gill's Bible Commentary Ver. 7. And Bethzur, and Shocho, and Adullam .] All in the tribe of Judah, of which (see Joshua 15:35,58).
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 1-12 - A few good words might have prevented the rebellion of Rehoboam' subjects; but all the force of his kingdom cannot bring them back. An it is in vain to contend with the purpose of God, when it is made know to us. Even those who are destitute of true faith, will at times pa some regard to the word of God, and be kept by it from wrong actions to which they are prone by nature.
Original Hebrew ואת853 בית צור1049 ואת853 שׂוכו7755 ואת853 עדלם׃5725
