Commentaries:
This is a flashback to what occurred in verses 9-12—Jeroboam was somebody who came to Solomon's attention, and he promoted Jeroboam, who then became renowned within the kingdom.
John W. Ritenbaugh
Deception, Idolatry, and the Feast of Tabernacles
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2 Samuel 7:14
1 Kings 11:42
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