1 Kings 14:12 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Arise thou therefore, get thee to thine own house: and when thy feet enter into the city, the child shall die.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Get up and go back to your own house. As soon as you set foot in the city, the child will die.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The prophet is delivering God's judgment that the king's sick child will die the moment the mother returns home to the city.

📚 Historical Context

This harsh prophecy was spoken to Jeroboam's wife, who had disguised herself to secretly consult the prophet Ahijah about her sick son. Jeroboam was the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel after the nation split, but he had led the people into idol worship by setting up golden calves. God's judgment was falling on Jeroboam's household because of his rebellion against God's commands.

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