And he shall give Israel up because of the sins of Jeroboam, who did sin, and who made Israel to sin.
And God will abandon Israel because of Jeroboam's sins, both the sins he committed himself and the sins he caused all of Israel to commit.
God is warning that He will give up on protecting Israel because their king Jeroboam not only sinned himself but led the entire nation into sin.
📚 Historical Context
In the divided kingdom of Israel, Jeroboam became the king of the northern tribes after Solomon's death, leading to a separation from the southern kingdom of Judah. He introduced idolatry by setting up golden calves in Bethel and Dan as objects of worship, which directly defied God's commandments and caused the people to turn away from true faith. This verse is part of a prophecy by the prophet Ahijah, warning of God's judgment on Israel due to Jeroboam's sins and their widespread influence.
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