And it came to pass, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who was in Egypt, whither he had fled from the presence of Solomon the king, heard it, that Jeroboam returned out of Egypt.
When Jeroboam, the son of Nebat, who was living in Egypt (where he had run away to escape from King Solomon), heard the news, he came back from Egypt.
This verse tells us that Jeroboam, who had been hiding in Egypt to escape Solomon's anger, heard about something important happening and decided it was safe to return home.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Jeroboam was a capable leader under King Solomon who fled to Egypt after a prophet named Ahijah foretold that he would rule over ten tribes of Israel as judgment for Solomon's idolatry and unfaithfulness to God. This exile happened because Solomon, upon learning of the prophecy, sought to kill Jeroboam to protect his throne. When news of Solomon's death reached Jeroboam, he returned from Egypt, which set the stage for the division of the kingdom into Israel and Judah.
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