sought therefore] Because he discerned Jeroboams stout stomack, and heard of Ahijah’s message to him. Shishak] This was his proper and peculiar name; Pharaoh was a name common to all the kings of Egypt: Particular persons being kings of Egypt, had other titles added to Pharaoh for distinction sake; as Pharaoh Hophrah (Jeremiah 44:30.) Pharaoh Necho (Jeremiah 46:2.) It is probable that this Shishak was brother to Solomons wife, and son and heir to Pharaoh their father: but ignorant of the case betwixt Solomon and Jeroboam, and so he might well afford courteous hospitality: or, he might be offended with Solomon for taking so many wives to his sister.