1 Kings 12:22 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

But the word of God came unto Shemaiah the man of God, saying,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But God spoke to Shemaiah, who was a man of God, saying,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows that God spoke directly to His prophet Shemaiah with an important message.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical account, after King Solomon's death, his son Rehoboam became king of Judah and faced a rebellion from the northern tribes led by Jeroboam, who sought to break away and form their own kingdom. Rehoboam initially prepared for war to forcibly reunite the nation, escalating tensions between the divided groups. However, God intervened by sending a prophet named Shemaiah to deliver a direct message that would alter the course of events and prevent bloodshed.

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