1 Kings 14:1
New International Version
At that time Abijah son of Jeroboam became ill,

New Living Translation
At that time Jeroboam’s son Abijah became very sick.

English Standard Version
At that time Abijah the son of Jeroboam fell sick.

Berean Standard Bible
At that time Abijah son of Jeroboam became ill,

King James Bible
At that time Abijah the son of Jeroboam fell sick.

New King James Version
At that time Abijah the son of Jeroboam became sick.

New American Standard Bible
At that time Abijah the son of Jeroboam became sick.

NASB 1995
At that time Abijah the son of Jeroboam became sick.

NASB 1977
At that time Abijah the son of Jeroboam became sick.

Legacy Standard Bible
At that time Abijah the son of Jeroboam became sick.

Amplified Bible
At that time Abijah the son [and crown prince, heir] of Jeroboam became sick.

Christian Standard Bible
At that time Abijah son of Jeroboam became sick.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
At that time Abijah son of Jeroboam became sick.

American Standard Version
At that time Abijah the son of Jeroboam fell sick.

Contemporary English Version
About the same time, Abijah son of Jeroboam got sick.

English Revised Version
At that time Abijah the son of Jeroboam fell sick.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
At that time Abijah, son of Jeroboam, got sick.

Good News Translation
At that time King Jeroboam's son Abijah got sick.

International Standard Version
Right at that time, Jeroboam's son Abijah became ill,

Majority Standard Bible
At that time Abijah son of Jeroboam became ill,

NET Bible
At that time Jeroboam's son Abijah became sick.

New Heart English Bible
At that time Abijah the son of Jeroboam fell sick.

Webster's Bible Translation
At that time Abijah the son of Jeroboam fell sick.

World English Bible
At that time Abijah the son of Jeroboam became sick.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
At that time Abijah son of Jeroboam was sick,

Young's Literal Translation
At that time was Abijah son of Jeroboam sick,

Smith's Literal Translation
In that time Abijah son of Jeroboam was sick.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
At that time Abia the son of Jeroboam fell sick.

Catholic Public Domain Version
In that time Abijah, the son of Jeroboam, became ill.

New American Bible
At that time Abijah, son of Jeroboam, took sick.

New Revised Standard Version
At that time Abijah son of Jeroboam fell sick.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
AT that time Abijah the son of Jeroboam fell sick.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
At that time Abia, the son of Yorbaam, became ill.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
At that time Abijah the son of Jeroboam fell sick.

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Audio Bible



Context
Ahijah's Prophecy Against Jeroboam
1At that time Abijah son of Jeroboam became ill, 2and Jeroboam said to his wife, “Now get up, disguise yourself so they will not recognize you as my wife, and go to Shiloh. For Ahijah the prophet is there; it was he who spoke about my kingship over this people.…

Cross References
1 Kings 11:29-31
During that time, the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite met Jeroboam on the road as he was going out of Jerusalem. Now Ahijah had wrapped himself in a new cloak, and the two of them were alone in the open field. / And Ahijah took hold of the new cloak he was wearing, tore it into twelve pieces, / and said to Jeroboam, “Take ten pieces for yourself, for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Behold, I will tear the kingdom out of the hand of Solomon, and I will give you ten tribes.

1 Kings 12:15
So the king did not listen to the people, and indeed this turn of events was from the LORD, to fulfill the word He had spoken to Jeroboam son of Nebat through Ahijah the Shilonite.

1 Kings 13:1-3
Suddenly, as Jeroboam was standing beside the altar to burn incense, there came a man of God from Judah to Bethel by the word of the LORD. / And he cried out against the altar by the word of the LORD, “O altar, O altar, this is what the LORD says: ‘A son named Josiah will be born to the house of David, and upon you he will sacrifice the priests of the high places who burn incense upon you, and human bones will be burned upon you.’” / That day the man of God gave a sign, saying, “The LORD has spoken this sign: ‘Surely the altar will be split apart, and the ashes upon it will be poured out.’”

1 Kings 15:29-30
As soon as Baasha became king, he struck down the entire household of Jeroboam. He did not leave to Jeroboam anyone who breathed, but destroyed them all according to the word that the LORD had spoken through His servant Ahijah the Shilonite, / because of the sins Jeroboam had committed and had caused Israel to commit, and because he had provoked the LORD, the God of Israel, to anger.

2 Kings 10:29-31
but he did not turn away from the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit—the worship of the golden calves at Bethel and Dan. / Nevertheless, the LORD said to Jehu, “Because you have done well in carrying out what is right in My sight and have done to the house of Ahab all that was in My heart, four generations of your sons will sit on the throne of Israel.” / Yet Jehu was not careful to follow the instruction of the LORD, the God of Israel, with all his heart. He did not turn away from the sins that Jeroboam had caused Israel to commit.

2 Chronicles 10:15
So the king did not listen to the people, and indeed this turn of events was from God, in order that the LORD might fulfill the word that He had spoken through Ahijah the Shilonite to Jeroboam son of Nebat.

2 Chronicles 11:4
that this is what the LORD says: ‘You are not to go up and fight against your brothers. Each of you must return home, for this is My doing.’” So they listened to the words of the LORD and turned back from going against Jeroboam.

2 Chronicles 13:20
Jeroboam did not again recover his power during the days of Abijah, and the LORD struck him down and he died.

Amos 7:9-11
The high places of Isaac will be deserted, and the sanctuaries of Israel will be laid waste; and I will rise up against the house of Jeroboam with My sword.” / Then Amaziah the priest of Bethel sent word to Jeroboam king of Israel, saying, “Amos has conspired against you in the midst of the house of Israel. The land cannot bear all his words, / for this is what Amos has said: ‘Jeroboam will die by the sword, and Israel will surely go into exile, away from their homeland.’”

Hosea 13:11
So in My anger I gave you a king, and in My wrath I took him away.

Matthew 12:25
Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand.

Matthew 23:37-38
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! / Look, your house is left to you desolate.

Luke 11:17
Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and a house divided against a house will fall.

John 11:47-50
Then the chief priests and Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we to do? This man is performing many signs. / If we let Him go on like this, everyone will believe in Him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.” / But one of them, named Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all! ...

Acts 5:38-39
So in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone. Let them go! For if their purpose or endeavor is of human origin, it will fail. / But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God.”


Treasury of Scripture

At that time Abijah the son of Jeroboam fell sick.

that time

1 Kings 13:33,34
After this thing Jeroboam returned not from his evil way, but made again of the lowest of the people priests of the high places: whosoever would, he consecrated him, and he became one of the priests of the high places…

the son

1 Kings 14:12,13
Arise thou therefore, get thee to thine own house: and when thy feet enter into the city, the child shall die…

Exodus 20:5
Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me;

1 Samuel 4:19,20
And his daughter in law, Phinehas' wife, was with child, near to be delivered: and when she heard the tidings that the ark of God was taken, and that her father in law and her husband were dead, she bowed herself and travailed; for her pains came upon her…

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1 Kings 14
1. Abijah being sick,
2. Jeroboam sends his wife, disguised, with presents to the prophet Ahijah
5. Ahijah forewarned by God, denounces God's judgment
17. Abijah dies, and is buried
19. Nadab succeeds Jeroboam
21. Rehoboam's wicked reign,
25. Shishak raids Jerusalem
29. Abijam succeeds Rehoboam














At that time
This phrase situates the events within a specific period in the narrative of 1 Kings. It follows the account of Jeroboam's reign over the northern kingdom of Israel, which was marked by idolatry and disobedience to God. The timing is significant as it occurs during a period of divine judgment against Jeroboam's house, as prophesied by Ahijah the prophet (1 Kings 11:29-39).

Abijah son of Jeroboam
Abijah, whose name means "Yahweh is my father," is the son of Jeroboam, the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel after the division of the united monarchy. Jeroboam's reign was characterized by the establishment of alternative worship centers in Bethel and Dan, leading Israel into sin (1 Kings 12:28-30). Abijah's mention here highlights the personal impact of Jeroboam's actions on his family, as the consequences of his idolatry extend to his offspring.

became ill
The illness of Abijah serves as a catalyst for the unfolding events in the chapter. In the ancient Near Eastern context, illness was often seen as a sign of divine displeasure or judgment. This aligns with the broader biblical theme where physical ailments sometimes reflect spiritual realities or divine intervention (e.g., 2 Samuel 12:15-18). The illness prompts Jeroboam to seek a prophetic word, indicating a recognition of the need for divine insight, despite his previous rejection of God's commands.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Abijah
The son of Jeroboam, the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel after the division of the united monarchy. His illness sets the stage for the events that follow in this chapter.

2. Jeroboam
The first king of the northern kingdom of Israel, known for leading Israel into idolatry. His reign is marked by a departure from the worship of Yahweh, which has significant consequences for his family and the nation.

3. Israel
The northern kingdom, distinct from Judah in the south. Under Jeroboam's rule, Israel experiences political and spiritual turmoil.

4. Illness
The event of Abijah's illness is significant as it prompts Jeroboam to seek prophetic insight, revealing his continued reliance on God’s prophets despite his idolatrous practices.
Teaching Points
The Consequences of Disobedience
Jeroboam's failure to follow God's commands leads to personal and national consequences. This serves as a reminder of the importance of obedience to God's word.

The Role of Prophets
Despite Jeroboam's idolatry, he still seeks a prophet's insight, highlighting the enduring role of God's messengers in guiding and warning His people.

Parental Responsibility
Jeroboam's actions have direct implications for his son, Abijah. This underscores the impact of parental choices on their children’s spiritual and physical well-being.

God's Sovereignty
Even in the midst of disobedience, God remains in control, using circumstances to fulfill His purposes and bring about His will.

Seeking God in Crisis
The illness of Abijah prompts a search for divine insight, illustrating the human tendency to turn to God in times of trouble, and the importance of maintaining a consistent relationship with Him.(1) Abijah ("whose father is Jehovah").--The coincidence of names in the sons of Jeroboam and Rehoboam is curious. Possibly it may be more than coincidence, if (as seems likely) the births of both took place about the same time, when Jeroboam was in favour with Solomon.

Verse 1. - At that time [or about (כְּ) that time. The king is now settled at Tirzah (ver. 17). In 1 Kings 12:25 we left him residing at Shechem. The time referred to is that somewhat indefinite period mentioned in 1 Kings 13:33, 34. These opening words clearly connect the sickness with Jeroboam's impenitence. What led the king to move his Court to Tirzah, Shechem being, as we have already seen, not only the capital of Ephraim, but "the natural capital of Palestine," "its central situation, its accessibility, and its wonderfully fine water supply" giving it "advantages not enjoyed by any other city in the land" (Conder), we are not told; but it is interesting and instructive to find that it has one conspicuous disadvantage as a capital, viz., that it is "commanded by a hill on either side so close to the town, that the old geographer, Marino Sanuto, in the fourteenth century, considers the place to be untenable by any military force, because stones might be rolled clown upon the houses, from either Ebal or Gerizim" (Conder, p. 16. Cf. Judges 9:36). It is very probable that this consideration suggested the transfer, of which Ewald despaired of discovering the cause ("Hist. Israel," 4:23)] Abijah [Rawlinson sees in the name, which means "Jehovah is his father," an indication that Jeroboam "did not intend to desert the worship of Jehovah." But the name was probably bestowed long before the schism possibly in Egypt. It is more likely that it connects itself, if with anything, with the message of Jehovah to him (1 Kings 11:28). But the name was not uncommon - it was borne by a son of Rehoboam (ver. 31; compare Ahijah, below), and inferences from names must necessarily be precarious] the son of Jeroboam fell sick. [The historian undoubtedly means us to see the finger of God in this sickness. This was one of the penalties of disobedience (Deuteronomy 28:22, 58-61; Exodus 23:25].

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
At that
הַהִ֔יא (ha·hî)
Article | Pronoun - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

time
בָּעֵ֣ת (bā·‘êṯ)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 6256: Time, now, when

Abijah
אֲבִיָּ֥ה (’ă·ḇî·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 29: Abijah -- 'Yah is my father', an Israelite name

son
בֶן־ (ḇen-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Jeroboam
יָרָבְעָֽם׃ (yā·rā·ḇə·‘ām)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3379: Jeroboam -- 'the people increase', the name of two Israelites kings

became ill,
חָלָ֖ה (ḥā·lāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2470: To be weak or sick


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