KJV ORIGINAL
And Abijah stood up upon mount Zemaraim, which is in mount Ephraim, and said, Hear me, thou Jeroboam, and all Israel;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Abijah stood up on Mount Zemaraim, which is in the hill country of Ephraim, and called out, 'Listen to me, Jeroboam, and all you people of Israel!'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
King Abijah is positioning himself to deliver an important message to his enemies before a major battle, demanding their attention.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs around 913 BC when Abijah, king of Judah, was preparing for war against Jeroboam, king of the northern kingdom of Israel. The nation had split into two kingdoms after Solomon's death, with ongoing conflict between them. Mount Zemaraim was strategically located on the border between the kingdoms, making it a fitting place for this confrontation.
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