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
During the reign of King Solomon, who ruled Israel after his father David, he focused on major construction projects to strengthen Jerusalem, including building Millo, a fortified structure, and repairing the damaged walls of the City of David. These efforts were part of Solomon's broader ambitions to solidify his kingdom's defenses and grandeur, but they required forced labor from the people, leading to growing dissatisfaction. This verse specifically highlights how such demands provoked Jeroboam, a key official, to rebel against Solomon as foretold by a prophet.
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