1 Kings 14:1 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

At that time Abijah the son of Jeroboam fell sick.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

During that time, Abijah, who was Jeroboam's son, became sick.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse introduces a crisis in King Jeroboam's family when his son Abijah falls ill.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during the reign of Jeroboam I, the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel after the nation split around 930 BC. Jeroboam had led Israel into idol worship by setting up golden calves, directly disobeying God's commands. His son's illness becomes a pivotal moment that leads to a prophetic confrontation about the consequences of the king's unfaithfulness.

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2 Chronicles 13:1

In the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam's reign, Abijah became king over Judah.

2 Chronicles 13:2

He ruled in Jerusalem for three years. His mother was Michaiah, the daughter of Uriel from Gibeah. There was war between Abijah and Jeroboam.

2 Chronicles 13:8

And now you think you can stand against the LORD's kingdom, which is in the hands of David's descendants. Yes, you have a large army, and you have those golden calves that Jeroboam made to be your gods.

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