KJV ORIGINAL
But I will take the kingdom out of his son’s hand, and will give it unto thee, even ten tribes.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But I will take the kingdom away from his son and give it to you—ten of the tribes.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is telling someone that He will give them ten tribes of Israel's kingdom, taking it away from the current king's son.
📚 Historical Context
This is God speaking to Jeroboam through the prophet Ahijah, explaining how the united kingdom of Israel would be divided after Solomon's death. Solomon had turned away from God by worshipping foreign gods, so God promised to tear the kingdom apart as judgment, though He would leave one tribe (Judah) with Solomon's son Rehoboam to honor His promise to David.
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