KJV ORIGINAL
At that time Abijah the son of Jeroboam fell sick.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
During that time, Abijah, who was Jeroboam's son, became sick.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse introduces a crisis in King Jeroboam's family when his son Abijah falls ill.
📚 Historical Context
During the reign of Jeroboam, the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel after the nation split from Judah due to Solomon's idolatry and disobedience, Jeroboam himself had led the people into false worship by setting up golden calves. This verse introduces a personal crisis in Jeroboam's family, as his son Abijah falls ill, which serves as a backdrop for God's impending judgment on the king's sins as revealed through the prophet Ahijah.
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