And it came to pass, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who was yet in Egypt, heard of it, (for he was fled from the presence of king Solomon, and Jeroboam dwelt in Egypt;)
When Jeroboam, son of Nebat, heard about this while he was still in Egypt (he had fled there to escape from King Solomon and was living in Egypt),
This verse tells us that Jeroboam, who had run away to Egypt to escape King Solomon, heard the news about what was happening back home.
📚 Historical Context
During the reign of King Solomon, Jeroboam, a capable leader and overseer of forced labor, was prophesied by the prophet Ahijah to become ruler over ten tribes of Israel as a consequence of Solomon's idolatry and unfaithfulness to God. This led Solomon to seek Jeroboam's life, prompting him to flee to Egypt for refuge under the protection of its pharaoh. When news of Solomon's death and the ascension of his son Rehoboam reached Jeroboam in Egypt, it signaled the potential fulfillment of God's promise and the impending division of the kingdom.
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