And Jeroboam’s wife did so, and arose, and went to Shiloh, and came to the house of Ahijah. But Ahijah could not see; for his eyes were set by reason of his age.
So Jeroboam's wife did exactly what he told her. She got up, traveled to Shiloh, and went to Ahijah's house. But Ahijah couldn't see because his eyes had grown dim with old age.
This verse shows Jeroboam's wife following through on her husband's plan to secretly visit the prophet Ahijah, who was now blind due to his advanced age.
📚 Historical Context
In the divided kingdom era after King Solomon's reign, Jeroboam ruled the northern tribes of Israel and faced challenges in maintaining his kingdom. His wife was sent to the prophet Ahijah in Shiloh to inquire about their sick child, as Ahijah had previously prophesied Jeroboam's rise to power. At this point, Ahijah was an elderly man whose eyesight had failed due to advanced age, reflecting the physical toll of a long life dedicated to serving God.
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