Study
12 From the Book of 1 Kings: 1 Kings 14
- Jeroboam and Ahijah had both been called of God, the one to be king (11:31), and the other as prophet. What was the difference between them in their carrying out of their office, and how does this show what qualities are required in a servant of God?
- What two pictures of Rehoboam's reign are given in verses 21-31? What light do they throw upon the state of the kingdom of Judah, and upon Rehoboam's character?
Notes
- The name Abijah, given by Jeroboam to his son, shows that Jeroboam still worshiped Jehovah, for Abijah means 'my father is Jah'.
- Verse 17. 'Tirzah' was the residence of the kings of the northern kingdom.
- Verses 23, 24. All that is mentioned in these verses was associated with idolatry. Cf. Je.2:20.
