Neither did Jeroboam recover strength again in the days of Abijah: and the LORD struck him, and he died.
Jeroboam never regained his power during Abijah's reign, and the LORD struck him down, and he died.
This verse shows that Jeroboam, the rebellious king of Israel, never recovered his strength after his defeat and was ultimately struck down by God.
📚 Historical Context
In the divided kingdom of Israel after Solomon's reign, Jeroboam was the king of the northern tribes who had rebelled against the Davidic line in Judah, leading to ongoing conflict. He promoted idolatry by setting up golden calves, which directly opposed God's commands and invited divine judgment. During a battle described in 2 Chronicles 13, Abijah, the king of Judah, defeated Jeroboam with God's help, and this verse marks the final outcome where Jeroboam lost his power and was struck down by the LORD.
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