And it came to pass at that time when Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem, that the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite found him in the way; and he had clad himself with a new garment; and they two were alone in the field:
Around that time, when Jeroboam was leaving Jerusalem, the prophet Ahijah from Shiloh met him on the road. Ahijah was wearing a new cloak, and the two of them were alone in the field.
This verse sets up a private meeting between God's prophet Ahijah and Jeroboam, where God is about to deliver an important message about Israel's future.
📚 Historical Context
This event took place during the reign of King Solomon, who had strayed from God by marrying foreign wives and worshiping their idols, leading God to decide on dividing the kingdom of Israel as punishment. The prophet Ahijah met Jeroboam, a capable official in Solomon's court, in a field outside Jerusalem to deliver a divine message about this upcoming split. They were alone, with Ahijah wearing a new garment that he used as a symbolic prop for the prophecy.
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