1 Kings 14:1
1 Kings 14:1 in Multiple Translations
At that time Abijah son of Jeroboam became ill,
At that time Abijah the son of Jeroboam fell sick.
At that time Abijah the son of Jeroboam fell sick.
At that time Abijah, the son of Jeroboam, became ill.
It was at that time that Abijah, Jeroboam's son, fell ill.
At that time Abiiah the sonne of Ieroboam fell sicke.
At that time was Abijah son of Jeroboam sick,
At that time Abijah the son of Jeroboam became sick.
At that time Abijah the son of Jeroboam fell sick.
At that time Abia the son of Jeroboam fell sick.
At that time, Jeroboam’s son Abijah became very sick.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Kings 14:1
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1 Kings 14:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בָּ/עֵ֣ת
הַ/הִ֔יא
חָלָ֖ה
אֲבִיָּ֥ה
בֶן
יָרָבְעָֽם
בָּ/עֵ֣ת
ʻêth
H6256
time
Prep | N-cs
הַ/הִ֔יא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Art | Pron
חָלָ֖ה
châlâh
H2470
be weak
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
אֲבִיָּ֥ה
ʼĂbîyâh
H29
Abijah
N-proper
בֶן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
יָרָבְעָֽם
Yârobʻâm
H3379
Jeroboam
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 14:1
בָּ/עֵ֣ת
ʻêth
H6256
"time"
Prep | N-cs
Eth means time, especially now or when, and can refer to an event, experience, or occasion. It is often used to describe a specific moment or period.
Definition: 1) time 1a) time (of an event) 1b) time (usual) 1c) experiences, fortunes 1d) occurrence, occasion
Usage: Occurs in 258 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after, (al-) ways, [idiom] certain, [phrase] continually, [phrase] evening, long, (due) season, so (long) as, (even-, evening-, noon-) tide, (meal-), what) time, when. See also: Genesis 8:11; 2 Chronicles 35:17; Psalms 1:3.
הַ/הִ֔יא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Art | Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
חָלָ֖ה
châlâh
H2470
"be weak"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To beg or entreat means to ask or pray for something, often with a sense of weakness or sickness, like when someone is grieving or in pain.
Definition: : weak/disabled 1) to be or become weak, be or become sick, be or become diseased, be or become grieved, be or become sorry 1a) (Qal) to be weak, be sick 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to be or become weak, feel weak 1b2) to become sick, become ill 1c) (Niphal) 1c1) to make oneself sick 1c2) to be made sick 1c3) to be tired 1d) (Pual) to be made weak, become weak 1e) (Hithpael) to make oneself sick 1f) (Hiphil) 1f1) to make sore 1f2) to make sick 1f3) to show signs of sickness, become sick 1f4) to grieve 1g) (Hophal) 1g1) to be made sick 1g2) to be wounded
Usage: Occurs in 73 OT verses. KJV: beseech, (be) diseased, (put to) grief, be grieved, (be) grievous, infirmity, intreat, lay to, put to pain, [idiom] pray, make prayer, be (fall, make) sick, sore, be sorry, make suit ([idiom] supplication), woman in travail, be (become) weak, be wounded. See also: Genesis 48:1; Psalms 119:58; Psalms 35:13.
אֲבִיָּ֥ה
ʼĂbîyâh
H29
"Abijah"
N-proper
Abijah was the name of several people in the Bible, including a king of Judah and a son of Samuel. The name Abijah means 'Jehovah is my father', showing devotion to God. It is mentioned in books like 1 Kings and 2 Chronicles.
Definition: A woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.18.2; daughter of: Zechariah (H2148C); married to Ahaz (H0271); mother of: Hezekiah (H2396); also called Abijah at 2Ch.29.1; Another name of a.vi (אֲבִי "Abi" H0021) § Abia or Abiah or Abijah = "Jehovah is (my) father" 1) king of Judah, son and successor of Rehoboam 2) second son of Samuel 3) son of Jeroboam the first, king of Israel 4) son of Becher, a Benjamite 5) head of a priestly house (one of the 24 Levite groups) 6) head of a priestly house (after the exile) 7) wife of Hezron 8) mother of Hezekiah (cf H021)
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: Abiah, Abijah. See also: 1 Samuel 8:2; 2 Chronicles 13:3; Nehemiah 12:17.
בֶן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
יָרָבְעָֽם
Yârobʻâm
H3379
"Jeroboam"
N-proper
Jeroboam means the people will contend, the name of two Israelite kings. The first Jeroboam was the king of the northern kingdom of Israel after Solomon's death, mentioned in 2 Kings 13:13.
Definition: A king of the Kingdom of Israel, living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.13.13; son of: Joash (H3101J); father of: Zechariah (H2148P) § Jeroboam = "the people will contend" 1) the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel when the kingdom split at the death of Solomon and the 10 tribes split off from Judah and Benjamin and the kingdom under Solomon's son Rehoboam; idolatry was introduced at the beginning of his reign 2) the 8th king of the northern kingdom of Israel, son of Joash, and 4th in the dynasty of Jehu; during his reign the Syrian invaders were repelled and the kingdom restored to its former borders but the idolatry of the kingdom was maintained
Usage: Occurs in 95 OT verses. KJV: Jeroboam. See also: 1 Kings 11:26; 1 Kings 22:53; Amos 7:11.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 14:1
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- 1 Kings 14:1 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 14:1
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 14:1
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 14:1
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 14:1
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 14:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 14:1
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 14:1
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 14:1
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 14:1
- Sermons on 1 Kings 14:1
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. 3Take with you ten loaves of bread, some cakes, and a jar of honey, and go to him. He will tell you what will become of the boy.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 20:5 | You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on their children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me, |
| 2 | 1 Kings 13:33–34 | Even after these events, Jeroboam did not repent of his evil ways, but again he appointed priests for the high places from every class of people. He ordained anyone who desired to be a priest of the high places. And this was the sin of the house of Jeroboam that led to its extermination and destruction from the face of the earth. |
| 3 | 1 Samuel 31:2 | The Philistines followed hard after Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua. |
| 4 | 1 Samuel 4:19–20 | Now Eli’s daughter-in-law, the wife of Phinehas, was pregnant and about to give birth. When she heard the news of the capture of God’s ark and the deaths of her father-in-law and her husband, she collapsed and gave birth, for her labor pains overtook her. As she was dying, the women attending to her said, “Do not be afraid, for you have given birth to a son!” But she did not respond or pay any heed. |
| 5 | 2 Samuel 12:15 | After Nathan had gone home, the LORD struck the child that Uriah’s wife had borne to David, and he became ill. |
| 6 | 1 Kings 14:12–13 | As for you, get up and go home. When your feet enter the city, the child will die. All Israel will mourn for him and bury him. For this is the only one belonging to Jeroboam who will receive a proper burial, because only in him has the LORD, the God of Israel, found any good in the house of Jeroboam. |
1 Kings 14:1 Summary
[At that time Abijah, the son of Jeroboam, became ill, which sets in motion the events of the subsequent verses. This verse reminds us that God is sovereign over all aspects of life, including our health and well-being, as seen in Psalm 103:3. Just like Jeroboam, we can be concerned about the well-being of our loved ones, but we must also trust in God's sovereignty and guidance, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6. By trusting in God, we can find peace and comfort, even in difficult circumstances, as seen in Philippians 4:6-7.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Abijah, the son of Jeroboam, become ill?
The Bible does not specifically state why Abijah became ill, but it is likely that his illness was a result of God's judgment on Jeroboam's household, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:22 and 1 Kings 14:10-11.
What was the significance of Abijah's illness in the context of 1 Kings 14:1?
Abijah's illness served as a catalyst for Jeroboam's actions in the subsequent verses, as he sought to inquire about his son's fate through the prophet Ahijah, demonstrating the king's concern for his son's well-being, as seen in 1 Kings 14:2-3.
How does Abijah's illness relate to the overall narrative of 1 Kings?
Abijah's illness is a pivotal moment in the narrative, as it sets in motion the events that will ultimately lead to the fulfillment of God's judgment on Jeroboam's household, as prophesied in 1 Samuel 15:23 and 1 Kings 11:30-31.
What can we learn from Abijah's illness about God's sovereignty?
Abijah's illness reminds us that God is sovereign over all aspects of life, including our health and well-being, as seen in Psalm 103:3 and Matthew 10:30, and that He often uses difficult circumstances to accomplish His purposes, as seen in Romans 8:28 and Genesis 50:20.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can trust God's sovereignty in my own life, even when faced with difficult circumstances?
- How can I, like Jeroboam, be tempted to seek answers and guidance from sources other than God, and what are the dangers of doing so?
- What are some ways that I can demonstrate my concern for the well-being of those around me, as Jeroboam did for his son Abijah?
- How can I, like the prophet Ahijah, be a vessel for God's message and guidance in the lives of those around me?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 14:1
At that time Abijah, the son of Jeroboam, fell sick. Being smitten of God with some disease, as a punishment of Jeroboam's sin; how long this was after the above things were done cannot be said.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 14:1
At that time Abijah the son of Jeroboam fell sick. At that time - a phrase used often loosely and indefinitely, in sacred history. This domestic incident in the family of Jeroboam probably occurred toward the end of his reign.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 14:1
1 KINGS CHAPTER 14 Jeroboam sendeth his wife disguised, and with presents, to the prophet Ahijah at Shiloh, to inquire concerning his son, who was sick, . He, forewarned by God, denounceth his ruin because of idolatry; and the death of his child; and the destruction of Israel, . His son dieth, and is buried; and he likewise: Nadab his son succeedeth, . Rehoboam and Judah sin against the Lord, . Shishak king of Egypt spoileth Jerusalem, . He dieth, and Abijam his son suceeedeth, . Either, first, Presently after the things described in the former chapter; which though related in the beginning of his reign, yet might be done a good while after it, and so Ahijah the prophet might be very old, as he is described to be, . Or, secondly, Many years after it, i.e. whilst Jeroboam persisted in his former course; for this phrase is oft used indefinitely, and without respect to the time last mentioned before it, as . Abijah fell sick, by the stroke of God, to punish Jeroboam’ s rebellion against God.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 14:1
1 Kings 14:1 At that time Abijah the son of Jeroboam fell sick.Ver. 1. At that time.] While Jeroboam did evil as he could, walking contrary to God, God also walked as contrary to him; for is it fit that he should lay down the bucklers first Abijah the son of Jeroboam.] His son and heir, likely, as was also Rehoboam’ s son Abijah, not Abiud, as Sulpitius Severus calleth him.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 14:1
(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.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 14:1
CHAPTER XIV Abijah, son of Jeroboam, falls sick, 1. Jeroboam sends his wife disguised to Ahijah the prophet, and with her a present, to inquire concerning his son, 2-4. Ahijah discovers her by a Divine intimation and delivers to her a heavy message concerning the destruction of Jeroboam's house, and the death of her son, 5-16. The child dies, according to the prediction of Ahijah, 17. Jeroboam's reign and death, 18-20. Rehoboam's bad reign, and the apostasy of Judah, 21-24. Shishak, king of Egypt, invades Judea, spoils the temple, and takes away the golden shields made by Solomon; instead of which Rehoboam makes others of brass, 25-28. Rehoboam's reign and death, 29-31. NOTES ON CHAP. XIV Verse 1.
Abijah - fell sick] This was but a prelude to the miseries which fell on the house of Jeroboam; but it was another merciful warning, intended to turn him from his idolatry and wickedness.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 14:1
Chap. 1 Kings 14:1-20. Jeroboam’s inquiry concerning his sick child. The prophet’s answer. Close of Jeroboam’s reign (Not in Chronicles) 1. At that time] The order of the narrative shews that the writer of Kings connects the sickness of Jeroboam’s son with the events which have been narrated in the previous chapter in the nature of a divine judgement. The whole of this section 1–20 is omitted by the LXX. (Vat.)
Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 14:1
At that time - The phrase here connects the narrative which follows with Jeroboam’s persistence in his evil courses.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 14:1
1. At that time — While Jeroboam was engaged in his impious sacrilege and idolatry. Abijah — Probably the king’s oldest son, and heir-apparent to the crown.
Sermons on 1 Kings 14:1
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I Kings 14:1 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith delivers a sermon on I Kings 14:1, emphasizing how God uses various methods to capture our attention, particularly in times of trouble. He discusses the character of Je |
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A Biblical Family - a Tool in God's Hands (Part 2) by Erlo Stegen | In this final service of a weekend conference on the biblical family, the preacher emphasizes the importance of parents repenting of their sins and seeking forgiveness from God. He |
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The Insanity of Sin - Part 1 by Joy Dawson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a clear conscience before God and men. He shares a story about a man who sent telegrams to influential people, caus |