Therefore, behold, I will bring evil upon the house of Jeroboam, and will cut off from Jeroboam him that pisseth against the wall, and him that is shut up and left in Israel, and will take away the remnant of the house of Jeroboam, as a man taketh away dung, till it be all gone.
Therefore, look, I will bring disaster upon Jeroboam's family, and I will completely destroy every male in his household—both those who are free and those who are servants in Israel. I will sweep away what remains of Jeroboam's family like someone sweeps away manure, until it's all gone.
God is declaring that He will completely destroy King Jeroboam's family line as judgment for their sins and idolatry.
📚 Historical Context
This prophecy was delivered through the prophet Ahijah to Jeroboam's wife when she came disguised to inquire about their sick son. Jeroboam had been the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel after the kingdom split, but he had led the people into idol worship by setting up golden calves. God's judgment was coming because Jeroboam had broken his covenant and led Israel away from true worship.
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