KJV ORIGINAL
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:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
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.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
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 occurred during Solomon's reign when his kingdom was beginning to fracture due to his disobedience to God. Jeroboam was a capable administrator who had overseen Solomon's building projects, but tensions were rising. The prophet Ahijah was known for delivering God's messages about the division of Israel that would soon come.
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