And this was the cause that he lifted up his hand against the king: Solomon built Millo, and repaired the breaches of the city of David his father.
And this was the reason he rebelled against the king: Solomon had built the Millo and repaired the broken walls of the city of David his father.
This verse explains that Jeroboam's rebellion against King Solomon was connected to Solomon's building projects in Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to Jeroboam's uprising against Solomon. The Millo was a fortress or terraced structure in Jerusalem, and the 'city of David' refers to the original fortified area of Jerusalem that David had captured. Solomon's extensive building projects, including these fortifications, required heavy taxation and forced labor, which created resentment among the people, particularly the northern tribes.
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