KJV ORIGINAL
Go, tell Jeroboam, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Forasmuch as I exalted thee from among the people, and made thee prince over my people Israel,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Go and tell Jeroboam, 'This is what the LORD God of Israel says: I lifted you up from among the common people and made you ruler over my people Israel,'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is reminding Jeroboam that He was the one who raised him from being an ordinary person to become king over Israel.
📚 Historical Context
This message came through the prophet Ahijah to Jeroboam's wife, who had disguised herself to seek help for their sick son. Jeroboam had been a servant under King Solomon, but God chose him to rule the northern kingdom of Israel after Solomon's kingdom was divided due to Solomon's disobedience.
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