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
This occurs during the reign of King Jeroboam of Israel (around 930-909 BC), who had led the northern tribes to break away from Solomon's kingdom. Jeroboam was seeking prophecy about his sick son through the prophet Ahijah, the same man who had originally prophesied that Jeroboam would become king. Shiloh was an ancient religious center where the tabernacle had once been located.
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