Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So when Ahijah heard the sound of her footsteps at the door, he said, “Come in, wife of Jeroboam. Why this pretense? I have been sent to you with bad news. New Living Translation So when Ahijah heard her footsteps at the door, he called out, “Come in, wife of Jeroboam! Why are you pretending to be someone else?” Then he told her, “I have bad news for you. English Standard Version But when Ahijah heard the sound of her feet, as she came in at the door, he said, “Come in, wife of Jeroboam. Why do you pretend to be another? For I am charged with unbearable news for you. Berean Standard Bible So when Ahijah heard the sound of her feet entering the door, he said, “Come in, wife of Jeroboam! Why are you disguised? For I have been sent to you with bad news. King James Bible And it was so, when Ahijah heard the sound of her feet, as she came in at the door, that he said, Come in, thou wife of Jeroboam; why feignest thou thyself to be another? for I am sent to thee with heavy tidings. New King James Version And so it was, when Ahijah heard the sound of her footsteps as she came through the door, he said, “Come in, wife of Jeroboam. Why do you pretend to be another person? For I have been sent to you with bad news. New American Standard Bible So when Ahijah heard the sound of her feet coming in the doorway, he said, “Come in, wife of Jeroboam; why do you make yourself unrecognizable? Nevertheless, I am sent to you with a harsh message. NASB 1995 When Ahijah heard the sound of her feet coming in the doorway, he said, “Come in, wife of Jeroboam, why do you pretend to be another woman? For I am sent to you with a harsh message. NASB 1977 And it came about when Ahijah heard the sound of her feet coming in the doorway, that he said, “Come in, wife of Jeroboam, why do you pretend to be another woman? For I am sent to you with a harsh message. Legacy Standard Bible Now it happened as Ahijah heard the sound of her feet coming in the doorway, that he said, “Come in, wife of Jeroboam, why do you pretend to be another woman? For I am sent to you with a harsh message. Amplified Bible So when Ahijah heard the sound of her feet as she came in the doorway, he said, “Come in, wife of Jeroboam. Why do you pretend to be another woman? For I have been sent to you [by God] with a harsh message. Christian Standard Bible When Ahijah heard the sound of her feet entering the door, he said, “Come in, wife of Jeroboam! Why are you disguised? I have bad news for you. Holman Christian Standard Bible When Ahijah heard the sound of her feet entering the door, he said, “Come in, wife of Jeroboam! Why are you disguised? I have bad news for you. American Standard Version And it was so, when Ahijah heard the sound of her feet, as she came in at the door, that he said, Come in, thou wife of Jeroboam; why feignest thou thyself to be another? for I am sent to thee with heavy tidings. Contemporary English Version But when Ahijah heard her walking up to the door, he said: Come in! I know you're Jeroboam's wife--why are you pretending to be someone else? I have some bad news for you. English Revised Version And it was so, when Ahijah heard the sound of her feet, as she came in at the door, that he said, Come in, thou wife of Jeroboam; why feignest thou thyself to be another? for I am sent to thee with heavy tidings. GOD'S WORD® Translation Ahijah heard her footsteps when she came into the room. He said, "Come in. You're Jeroboam's wife. Why are you pretending to be someone else? I've been told to give you some terrible news. Good News Translation But when Ahijah heard her coming in the door, he said, "Come in. I know you are Jeroboam's wife. Why are you pretending to be someone else? I have bad news for you. International Standard Version When she arrived, Ahijah heard the sound of her feet as she came through the doorway. He said this to her: "Come in, wife of Jeroboam. What is this pretension at being someone else? I have some harsh news. Majority Standard Bible So when Ahijah heard the sound of her feet entering the door, he said, ?Come in, wife of Jeroboam! Why are you disguised? For I have been sent to you with bad news. NET Bible When Ahijah heard the sound of her footsteps as she came through the door, he said, "Come on in, wife of Jeroboam! Why are you pretending to be someone else? I have been commissioned to give you bad news. New Heart English Bible It was so, when Ahijah heard the sound of her feet, as she came in at the door, that he said, "Come in, you wife of Jeroboam. Why do you pretend to be another? For I am sent to you with heavy news. Webster's Bible Translation And it was so, when Ahijah heard the sound of her feet, as she came in at the door, that he said, Come in, thou wife of Jeroboam; why feignest thou thyself to be another? for I am sent to thee with heavy tidings. World English Bible So when Ahijah heard the sound of her feet as she came in at the door, he said, “Come in, Jeroboam’s wife! Why do you pretend to be another? For I am sent to you with heavy news. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it comes to pass, at Ahijah’s hearing the sound of her feet [as] she came to the opening, that he says, “Come in, wife of Jeroboam, why is this [that] you are making yourself strange? And I am sent to you [with] a sharp thing. Young's Literal Translation And it cometh to pass, at Ahijah's hearing the sound of her feet as she came in to the opening, that he saith, 'Come in, wife of Jeroboam, why is this -- thou art making thyself strange? and I am sent unto thee with a sharp thing: Smith's Literal Translation And it will be when Ahijah heard the voice of her feet coming into the door, and he will say, Come in, thou wife of Jeroboam; wherefore this thou dissemblest? and I send to thee hard things. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAhias heard the sound of her feet coming in at the door, and said: Come in, thou wife of Jeroboam: why dost thou feign thyself to be another? But I am sent to thee with heavy tidings. Catholic Public Domain Version Ahijah heard the sound of her feet, entering through the door. And he said: “Enter, O wife of Jeroboam. Why do you pretend to be someone you are not? But I have been sent to you with harsh news. New American Bible So Ahijah, hearing the sound of her footsteps as she entered the door, said, “Come in, wife of Jeroboam. Why are you in disguise? For my part, I have been commissioned to give you bitter news. New Revised Standard Version But when Ahijah heard the sound of her feet, as she came in at the door, he said, “Come in, wife of Jeroboam; why do you pretend to be another? For I am charged with heavy tidings for you. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when Ahijah heard the sound of her feet, as she came in at the door, he said, Come in, wife of Jeroboam; why do you disguise yourself? For I am sent to you with heavy tidings. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And when Akhiah heard the sound of her feet when she came in at the gate, he said to her: “Enter, wife of Yorbaam. Why are you disguised? Also I am sent hard things concerning you. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it was so, when Ahijah heard the sound of her feet, as she came in at the door, that he said: 'Come in, thou wife of Jeroboam; why feignest thou thyself to be another? for I am sent to thee with heavy tidings. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Ahijah's Prophecy Against Jeroboam…5But the LORD had said to Ahijah, “Behold, the wife of Jeroboam is coming to ask you about her son, for he is ill. You are to say such and such to her, because when she arrives, she will be disguised.” 6So when Ahijah heard the sound of her feet entering the door, he said, “Come in, wife of Jeroboam! Why are you disguised? For I have been sent to you with bad news. 7Go, tell Jeroboam that this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I raised you up from among the people and appointed you ruler over My people Israel.… Cross References 1 Samuel 9:19 “I am the seer,” Samuel replied. “Go up before me to the high place, for you shall eat with me today. And when I send you off in the morning, I will tell you all that is in your heart. 2 Kings 1:3-4 But the angel of the LORD said to Elijah the Tishbite, “Go up to meet the messengers of the king of Samaria and ask them, ‘Is it because there is no God in Israel that you are on your way to inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron?’ / Therefore this is what the LORD says: ‘You will not get up from the bed on which you are lying. You will surely die.’” So Elijah departed. 2 Kings 5:26 But Elisha questioned him, “Did not my spirit go with you when the man got down from his chariot to meet you? Is this the time to accept money and clothing, olive groves and vineyards, sheep and oxen, menservants and maidservants? 2 Kings 6:32 Now Elisha was sitting in his house, and the elders were sitting with him. The king sent a messenger ahead, but before he arrived, Elisha said to the elders, “Do you see how this murderer has sent someone to cut off my head? Look, when the messenger comes, shut the door to keep him out. Is not the sound of his master’s footsteps behind him?” 2 Kings 9:6 So Jehu got up and went into the house, where the young prophet poured the oil on his head and declared, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I anoint you king over the LORD’s people Israel. 2 Kings 20:16 Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah, “Hear the word of the LORD: 2 Chronicles 18:22 So you see, the LORD has put a lying spirit in the mouths of these prophets of yours, and the LORD has pronounced disaster against you.” Isaiah 39:5 Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah, “Hear the word of the LORD of Hosts: Jeremiah 28:9 As for the prophet who prophesies peace, only if the word of the prophet comes true will the prophet be recognized as one the LORD has truly sent.” Ezekiel 14:4 Therefore speak to them and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘When any Israelite sets up idols in his heart and puts a wicked stumbling block before his face, and then comes to the prophet, I the LORD will answer him according to his great idolatry, Amos 7:16 Now, therefore, hear the word of the LORD. You say: ‘Do not prophesy against Israel; do not preach against the house of Isaac.’ Matthew 10:26 So do not be afraid of them. For there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known. 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. Mark 2:8 At once Jesus knew in His spirit that they were thinking this way within themselves. “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts?” He asked. Luke 5:22 Knowing what they were thinking, Jesus replied, “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts? Treasury of Scripture And it was so, when Ahijah heard the sound of her feet, as she came in at the door, that he said, Come in, you wife of Jeroboam; why feign you yourself to be another? for I am sent to you with heavy tidings. thou wife Job 5:13 He taketh the wise in their own craftiness: and the counsel of the froward is carried headlong. Psalm 33:10 The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect. why feignest 1 Kings 14:2,5 And Jeroboam said to his wife, Arise, I pray thee, and disguise thyself, that thou be not known to be the wife of Jeroboam; and get thee to Shiloh: behold, there is Ahijah the prophet, which told me that I should be king over this people… Ezekiel 14:3-5,7,8 Son of man, these men have set up their idols in their heart, and put the stumblingblock of their iniquity before their face: should I be inquired of at all by them? … Luke 20:20-23 And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor… for I am 1 Kings 14:10,11 Therefore, behold, I will bring evil upon the house of Jeroboam, and will cut off from Jeroboam him that pisseth against the wall, and him that is shut up and left in Israel, and will take away the remnant of the house of Jeroboam, as a man taketh away dung, till it be all gone… 1 Kings 13:20-22 And it came to pass, as they sat at the table, that the word of the LORD came unto the prophet that brought him back: … 1 Kings 20:42 And he said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Because thou hast let go out of thy hand a man whom I appointed to utter destruction, therefore thy life shall go for his life, and thy people for his people. heavy tidings [heb] hard tidings Jump to Previous Ahijah Ahi'jah Ahijah's Bitter Door Doorway Feet Feign Feignest Footsteps Hard Harsh Heard Hearing Heavy Jeroboam Message News Opening Pretend Seem Sharp Sound Strange Thyself Tidings WifeJump to Next Ahijah Ahi'jah Ahijah's Bitter Door Doorway Feet Feign Feignest Footsteps Hard Harsh Heard Hearing Heavy Jeroboam Message News Opening Pretend Seem Sharp Sound Strange Thyself Tidings Wife1 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 So when Ahijah heard the sound of her feet entering the door Ahijah was a prophet in Shiloh, a significant religious center in Israel. His ability to recognize the sound of her feet suggests divine insight, as he was blind due to old age (1 Kings 14:4). This moment underscores the prophetic gift, where God reveals knowledge beyond human perception. The setting in Shiloh connects to its historical importance as a place where the Ark of the Covenant once resided (Joshua 18:1). he said, “Come in, wife of Jeroboam! Why are you disguised? For I have been sent to you with bad news. Persons / Places / Events 1. Ahijah the ProphetA prophet in Shiloh who had previously foretold Jeroboam's rise to power. He is known for his role in delivering God's messages to Jeroboam. 2. Wife of Jeroboam The unnamed wife of King Jeroboam, sent by her husband to inquire about their sick son. She disguises herself to avoid recognition. 3. Jeroboam The first king of the northern kingdom of Israel after the division. He is known for leading Israel into idolatry. 4. Shiloh A significant religious center in Israel, where Ahijah resided. It was once the location of the Tabernacle. 5. Disguise and Deception The act of the wife of Jeroboam disguising herself to seek a prophecy from Ahijah, highlighting themes of deception and divine revelation. Teaching Points God's OmniscienceGod knows our true intentions and actions, even when we attempt to disguise them. We cannot hide from God, as He sees beyond our outward appearances. Consequences of Deception Deception often leads to negative outcomes. Jeroboam's wife's disguise did not prevent God's message of judgment from being delivered. Seeking God with Integrity When seeking guidance or answers from God, approach Him with honesty and integrity, trusting in His wisdom and timing. Prophetic Fulfillment God's words through His prophets are true and will come to pass. Trust in the reliability of God's promises and warnings. The Role of Prophets Prophets serve as God's messengers, delivering both blessings and warnings. Their role is crucial in guiding God's people according to His will.Verse 6. - And it was so, when Ahijah heard the sound [Heb. voice] of her feet as she came in [בָּאָה should strictly be plural, in agreement with רַגְלֶיהָ feet. It is in the singular, probably because the writer is thinking of the woman. But see Ewald, 317 a, and cf. 1 Samuel 4:15] at [Heb. in] the door, that he said, Come in, thou wife of Jeroboam; why feignest thou thyself to be another? [Heb. makest thyself strange, as in ver. 5] for [the Heb. "and" brings out the meaning much better, which is, "Thou art cleverly playing a part, and I all the while have a message," etc.] I am sent to thee with heavy [same word as in 1 Kings 12:13; there translated rough] tidings. [Heb. omits. For the construction see Ewald, 284 c.] Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Soוַיְהִי֩ (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be when Ahijah אֲחִיָּ֜הוּ (’ă·ḥî·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 281: Ahijah -- 'brother of Yah', an Israelite name heard כִשְׁמֹ֨עַ (ḵiš·mō·a‘) Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently the sound ק֤וֹל (qō·wl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6963: A voice, sound of her feet רַגְלֶ֙יהָ֙ (raḡ·le·hā) Noun - fdc | third person feminine singular Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda entering בָּאָ֣ה (bā·’āh) Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go the door, בַפֶּ֔תַח (ḇap·pe·ṯaḥ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6607: An opening, door, entrance way he said, וַיֹּ֕אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Come in, בֹּ֖אִי (bō·’î) Verb - Qal - Imperative - feminine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go wife אֵ֣שֶׁת (’ê·šeṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female of Jeroboam! יָרָבְעָ֑ם (yā·rā·ḇə·‘ām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3379: Jeroboam -- 'the people increase', the name of two Israelites kings Why לָ֣מָּה (lām·māh) Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what are you אַ֚תְּ (’at) Pronoun - second person feminine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you disguised? מִתְנַכֵּרָ֔ה (miṯ·nak·kê·rāh) Verb - Hitpael - Participle - feminine singular Strong's 5234: To regard, recognize For I וְאָ֣נֹכִ֔י (wə·’ā·nō·ḵî) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 595: I [have been] sent שָׁל֥וּחַ (šā·lū·aḥ) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out to you אֵלַ֖יִךְ (’ê·la·yiḵ) Preposition | second person feminine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to [with] bad [news]. קָשָֽׁה׃ (qā·šāh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 7186: Hard, severe Links 1 Kings 14:6 NIV1 Kings 14:6 NLT 1 Kings 14:6 ESV 1 Kings 14:6 NASB 1 Kings 14:6 KJV 1 Kings 14:6 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 14:6 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 14:6 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 14:6 French Bible 1 Kings 14:6 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 14:6 It was so when Ahijah heard (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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