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When she arrives, she will pretend to be someone else.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/1_kings/14.htm">New Living Translation</a> But the LORD had told Ahijah, “Jeroboam’s wife will come here, pretending to be someone else. She will ask you about her son, for he is very sick. Give her the answer I give you.” <a href="/esv/1_kings/14.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the LORD said to Ahijah, “Behold, the wife of Jeroboam is coming to inquire of you concerning her son, for he is sick. Thus and thus shall you say to her.” When she came, she pretended to be another woman. <a href="/bsb/1_kings/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But 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.” <a href="/kjv/1_kings/14.htm">King James Bible</a> And the LORD said unto Ahijah, Behold, the wife of Jeroboam cometh to ask a thing of thee for her son; for he is sick: thus and thus shalt thou say unto her: for it shall be, when she cometh in, that she shall feign herself to be another woman. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/14.htm">New King James Version</a> Now the LORD had said to Ahijah, “Here is the wife of Jeroboam, coming to ask you something about her son, for he is sick. Thus and thus you shall say to her; for it will be, when she comes in, that she will pretend to be another woman.” <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now the LORD had said to Ahijah, “Behold, the wife of Jeroboam is coming to inquire of you about her son, because he is sick. You shall say such and such to her, for it will be when she arrives, that she is going to make herself unrecognizable.” <a href="/nasb/1_kings/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now the LORD had said to Ahijah, &#8220Behold, the wife of Jeroboam is coming to inquire of you concerning her son, for he is sick. You shall say thus and thus to her, for it will be when she arrives that she will pretend to be another woman.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now the LORD had said to Ahijah, “Behold, the wife of Jeroboam is coming to inquire of you concerning her son, for he is sick. You shall say thus and thus to her, for it will be when she arrives that she will pretend to be another woman.” <a href="/lsb/1_kings/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now Yahweh had said to Ahijah, “Behold, the wife of Jeroboam is coming to inquire of you concerning her son, for he is sick. You shall say thus and thus to her, for it will be when she arrives that she will pretend to be another woman.” <a href="/amp/1_kings/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And the LORD said to Ahijah, “Behold, the wife of Jeroboam is coming to inquire of you about her son, because he is sick. You shall say such and such to her, for when she arrives, she will pretend to be another woman.” <a href="/csb/1_kings/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But the LORD had said to Ahijah, “Jeroboam’s wife is coming soon to ask you about her son, for he is sick. You are to say such and such to her. When she arrives, she will be disguised.” <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But the LORD had said to Ahijah, &#8220Jeroboam&#8217s wife is coming soon to ask you about her son, for he is sick. You are to say such and such to her. When she arrives, she will be disguised.&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_kings/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Jehovah said unto Ahijah, Behold, the wife of Jeroboam cometh to inquire of thee concerning her son; for he is sick: thus and thus shalt thou say unto her; for it will be, when she cometh in, that she will feign herself to be another woman. <a href="/cev/1_kings/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> but the LORD told him, "Jeroboam's wife is coming to ask about her son. I will tell you what to say to her." Jeroboam's wife came to Ahijah's house, pretending to be someone else. <a href="/erv/1_kings/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the LORD said unto Ahijah, Behold, the wife of Jeroboam cometh to inquire of thee concerning her son; for he is sick: thus and thus shalt thou say unto her: for it shall be, when she cometh in, that she shall feign herself to be another woman. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> However, the LORD had told Ahijah, "Jeroboam's wife is coming to ask you about her son who is sick. When she comes, she will pretend to be someone else." He also told Ahijah what to say to her. <a href="/gnt/1_kings/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> The LORD had told him that Jeroboam's wife was coming to ask him about her son, who was sick. And the LORD told Ahijah what to say. When Jeroboam's wife arrived, she pretended to be someone else. <a href="/isv/1_kings/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> Meanwhile, the LORD had spoken to Ahijah, "Be on your guard! Jeroboam's wife is coming to ask you about her son, because he is ill. You're to say such and such to her. When she arrives, she will pretend to be someone else!" <a href="/net/1_kings/14.htm">NET Bible</a> But the LORD had told Ahijah, "Look, Jeroboam's wife is coming to find out from you what will happen to her son, for he is sick. Tell her so-and-so. When she comes, she will be in a disguise." <a href="/nheb/1_kings/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The LORD said to Ahijah, "Look, the wife of Jeroboam comes to inquire of you concerning her son; for he is sick. Thus and thus you shall tell her; for it will be, when she comes in, that she will pretend to be another woman." <a href="/wbt/1_kings/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the LORD said to Ahijah, Behold, the wife of Jeroboam cometh to ask a thing of thee for her son; for he is sick: thus and thus shalt thou say to her: for it shall be, when she cometh in, that she will feign herself to be another woman.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/1_kings/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But 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.” <a href="/web/1_kings/14.htm">World English Bible</a> Yahweh said to Ahijah, “Behold, Jeroboam’s wife is coming to inquire of you concerning her son, for he is sick. Tell her such and such; for it will be, when she comes in, that she will pretend to be another woman.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And YHWH said to Ahijah, “Behold, the wife of Jeroboam is coming to seek a word from you concerning her son, for he is sick; thus and thus you speak to her, and it comes to pass at her coming in, that she is making herself strange.” <a href="/ylt/1_kings/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Jehovah said unto Ahijah, 'Lo, the wife of Jeroboam is coming to seek a word from thee concerning her son, for he is sick; thus and thus thou dost speak unto her, and it cometh to pass at her coming in, that she is making herself strange.' <a href="/slt/1_kings/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jehovah said to Ahijah, Behold, the wife of Jeroboam coming to seek word from thee for her son, for he was sick: according this and according to this shalt thou speak to her: and it will be as she comes, and she dissembles.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the Lord said to Ahias: Behold the wife of Jeroboam cometh in, to consult thee concerning her son that is sick: thus and thus shalt thou speak to her. So when she was coming in, and made as if she were another woman, <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then the Lord said to Ahijah: “Behold, the wife of Jeroboam enters, so that she may consult you over her son, who is ill. You shall say one thing and another to her.” Therefore, as she was entering, not presenting herself to be who she was, <a href="/nabre/1_kings/14.htm">New American Bible</a> But the LORD said to Ahijah: Jeroboam’s wife is coming to consult you about her son, for he is sick. Thus and so you must tell her. When she comes, she will be in disguise. <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But the LORD said to Ahijah, “The wife of Jeroboam is coming to inquire of you concerning her son; for he is sick. Thus and thus you shall say to her.” When she came, she pretended to be another woman.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the LORD said to Ahijah, Behold, the wife of Jeroboam is coming to you, to ask word of you concerning her son, for he is sick; thus and thus shall you say to her; for it shall be, when she comes in, behold, she has disguised herself. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/14.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And LORD JEHOVAH said to Akhiah: “Behold, the wife of Yorbaam has come to you to ask of you a word about his son who is sick. thus and so say to her, and when she comes in, behold she is disguised.”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/14.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Now the LORD had said unto Ahijah: 'Behold, the wife of Jeroboam cometh to inquire of thee concerning her son; for he is sick; thus and thus shalt thou say unto her; for it will be, when she cometh in, that she will feign herself to be another woman.' <a href="/parallel/1_kings/14-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=5559" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_kings/14.htm">Ahijah's Prophecy Against Jeroboam</a> …4Jeroboam’s wife did as instructed; she arose and went to Shiloh and arrived at Ahijah’s house. Now Ahijah could not see, for his eyes were dim because of his age. 5<a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">But the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">had said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/281.htm" title="281: ’ă·ḥî·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Brother of Yah, an Isr. name. Or pachiyahuw; from 'ach and Yahh; brother of Jah; Achijah, the name of nine Israelites.">Ahijah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nêh (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">“Behold,</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: ’ê·šeṯ (N-fsc) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">the wife</a> <a href="/hebrew/3379.htm" title="3379: yā·rā·ḇə·‘ām (N-proper-ms) -- From riyb and am; people will contend; Jarobam, the name of two Israelite kings.">of Jeroboam</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bā·’āh (V-Qal-Prtcpl-fs) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">is coming</a> <a href="/hebrew/1875.htm" title="1875: liḏ·rōš (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- A primitive root; properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow; by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship.">to ask</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: dā·ḇār (N-ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: mê·‘im·mə·ḵā (Prep-m:: 2ms) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">you</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">about</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nāh (N-msc:: 3fs) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">her son,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">he</a> <a href="/hebrew/2470.htm" title="2470: ḥō·leh (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to be rubbed or worn; hence to be weak, sick, afflicted; or to grieve, make sick; also to stroke, entreat.">is ill.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: tə·ḏab·bêr (V-Piel-Imperf-2ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">You are to say</a> <a href="/hebrew/2090.htm" title="2090: kā·zōh (Prep-k:: Pro-fs) -- This. For zeh; this or that.">such</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: wə·ḵā·zeh (Conj-w, Prep-k:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">and such</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·le·hā (Prep:: 3fs) -- To, into, towards. ">to her,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wî·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf.Jus-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: ḵə·ḇō·’āh (Prep-k:: V-Qal-Inf:: 3fs) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">when she arrives,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: wə·hî (Conj-w:: Pro-3fs) -- He, she, it. ">she</a> <a href="/hebrew/5234.htm" title="5234: miṯ·nak·kê·rāh (V-Hitpael-Prtcpl-fs) -- To regard, recognize. ">will be disguised.”</a> 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_samuel/9-15.htm">1 Samuel 9:15-16</a> Now on the day before Saul’s arrival, the LORD had revealed to Samuel, / “At this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin, and you are to anoint him ruler over My people Israel; he will save them from the hand of the Philistines. For I have looked upon My people, because their cry has come to Me.” <a href="/2_kings/6-12.htm">2 Kings 6:12</a> But one of his servants replied, “No one, my lord the king. For Elisha, the prophet in Israel, tells the king of Israel the very words you speak in your bedroom.” <a href="/2_kings/4-27.htm">2 Kings 4:27</a> When she reached the man of God at the mountain, she clung to his feet. Gehazi came over to push her away, but the man of God said, “Leave her alone, for her soul is in deep distress, and the LORD has hidden it from me and has not told me.” <a href="/2_kings/5-26.htm">2 Kings 5:26</a> 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? <a href="/1_samuel/16-3.htm">1 Samuel 16:3</a> Then invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you are to do. You are to anoint for Me the one I indicate.” <a href="/1_samuel/10-22.htm">1 Samuel 10:22</a> So again they inquired of the LORD, “Has the man come here yet?” And the LORD replied, “Behold, he has hidden himself among the baggage.” <a href="/2_kings/1-3.htm">2 Kings 1:3</a> 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?’ <a href="/2_kings/8-10.htm">2 Kings 8:10</a> Elisha answered, “Go and tell him, ‘You will surely recover.’ But the LORD has shown me that in fact he will die.” <a href="/2_kings/20-5.htm">2 Kings 20:5</a> “Go back and tell Hezekiah the leader of My people that this is what the LORD, the God of your father David, says: ‘I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. I will surely heal you. On the third day from now you will go up to the house of the LORD. <a href="/1_samuel/9-19.htm">1 Samuel 9:19</a> “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. <a href="/1_samuel/15-1.htm">1 Samuel 15:1</a> Then Samuel said to Saul, “The LORD sent me to anoint you king over His people Israel. Now therefore, listen to the words of the LORD. <a href="/1_samuel/28-6.htm">1 Samuel 28:6</a> He inquired of the LORD, but the LORD did not answer him by dreams or Urim or prophets. <a href="/2_samuel/12-1.htm">2 Samuel 12:1</a> Then the LORD sent Nathan to David, and when he arrived, he said, “There were two men in a certain city, one rich and the other poor. <a href="/2_samuel/7-3.htm">2 Samuel 7:3</a> And Nathan replied to the king, “Go and do all that is in your heart, for the LORD is with you.” <a href="/2_samuel/7-17.htm">2 Samuel 7:17</a> So Nathan relayed to David all the words of this entire revelation.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the LORD said to Ahijah, Behold, the wife of Jeroboam comes to ask a thing of you for her son; for he is sick: thus and thus shall you say to her: for it shall be, when she comes in, that she shall feign herself to be another woman.the Lord<a href="/2_kings/4-27.htm">2 Kings 4:27</a> And when she came to the man of God to the hill, she caught him by the feet: but Gehazi came near to thrust her away. And the man of God said, Let her alone; for her soul is vexed within her: and the LORD hath hid it from me, and hath not told me.<a href="/2_kings/6-8.htm">2 Kings 6:8-12</a> Then the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp… <a href="/psalms/139-1.htm">Psalm 139:1-4</a> To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/14-4.htm">Ahijah</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-4.htm">Ahi'jah</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-23.htm">Arrives</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-45.htm">Feign</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-31.htm">Herself</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-1.htm">Ill</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-18.htm">Inquire</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-4.htm">Jeroboam</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-1.htm">Jerobo'am</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-4.htm">Jeroboam's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-45.htm">Pretend</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-6.htm">Pretended</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-1.htm">Sick</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-15.htm">Someone</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-4.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/14-6.htm">Ahijah</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-6.htm">Ahi'jah</a> <a href="/hosea/13-13.htm">Arrives</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-6.htm">Feign</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-21.htm">Herself</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-17.htm">Ill</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-5.htm">Inquire</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-6.htm">Jeroboam</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-7.htm">Jerobo'am</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-13.htm">Jeroboam's</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-6.htm">Pretend</a> <a href="/psalms/34-1.htm">Pretended</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-17.htm">Sick</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-10.htm">Someone</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-6.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 14</div>1. <a href="/1_kings/14-1.htm">Abijah being sick, </a> 2. <a href="/1_kings/14-2.htm">Jeroboam sends his wife, disguised, with presents to the prophet Ahijah</a> 5. <a href="/1_kings/14-5.htm">Ahijah forewarned by God, denounces God's judgment</a> 17. <a href="/1_kings/14-17.htm">Abijah dies, and is buried</a> 19. <a href="/1_kings/14-19.htm">Nadab succeeds Jeroboam</a> 21. <a href="/1_kings/14-21.htm">Rehoboam's wicked reign,</a> 25. <a href="/1_kings/14-25.htm">Shishak raids Jerusalem</a> 29. <a href="/1_kings/14-29.htm">Abijam succeeds Rehoboam</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/14.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_kings/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But the LORD had said to Ahijah This phrase indicates divine communication, a common theme in the Old Testament where God speaks directly to His prophets. Ahijah was a prophet from Shiloh, known for previously delivering God's message to Jeroboam about becoming king over Israel (<a href="/1_kings/11-29.htm">1 Kings 11:29-31</a>). This highlights the role of prophets as God's mouthpieces, emphasizing the importance of obedience to God's word. The phrase also underscores God's omniscience and His involvement in the affairs of Israel.Behold, the wife of Jeroboam is coming Jeroboam was the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel after the division of the united monarchy. His wife remains unnamed, which is not uncommon in biblical narratives, focusing instead on her role and actions. Her coming to Ahijah signifies a desperate attempt to seek divine intervention for her son, reflecting the cultural practice of seeking prophets for guidance and healing. This also illustrates the personal impact of Jeroboam's political and religious decisions on his family.to ask you about her son, for he is ill The illness of Jeroboam's son, Abijah, serves as a catalyst for the narrative. In ancient Israel, illness was often seen as a sign of divine displeasure or a test of faith. This context suggests that Jeroboam's household is experiencing the consequences of his idolatry and disobedience to God (<a href="/1_kings/12-28.htm">1 Kings 12:28-33</a>). The request for Ahijah's insight indicates a belief in the power of prophetic intercession and the hope for healing or understanding of God's will.You are to say such and such to her This phrase implies that God has given Ahijah specific instructions on what to communicate. It highlights the prophet's role in delivering God's predetermined message, which often included both judgment and hope. The phrase suggests that the message is not open to alteration, emphasizing the authority and finality of God's word. This reflects the biblical theme of prophecy as a revelation of God's sovereign plan.because when she arrives, she will be disguised The disguise of Jeroboam's wife indicates an attempt to conceal her identity, possibly due to fear of political repercussions or shame. This act of deception contrasts with the transparency expected in seeking God's truth. It also underscores God's omniscience, as He reveals her intentions to Ahijah beforehand. The use of disguise can be seen as a metaphor for the spiritual state of Israel under Jeroboam's rule, where true worship was masked by idolatry. This theme of hidden motives and divine revelation is echoed in other biblical narratives, such as the story of Saul and the witch of Endor (<a href="/1_samuel/28-8.htm">1 Samuel 28:8</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a> The sovereign God who communicates His will and knowledge to His prophets. 2. <a href="/topical/a/ahijah.htm">Ahijah</a> A prophet of God who previously foretold Jeroboam's rise to power and now receives a message from God regarding Jeroboam's wife. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jeroboam's_wife.htm">Jeroboam's Wife</a> The unnamed wife of King Jeroboam, who seeks Ahijah's counsel about her sick son while in disguise. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jeroboam.htm">Jeroboam</a> The first king of the northern kingdom of Israel, known for leading Israel into idolatry. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_son.htm">The Son</a> The sick child of Jeroboam and his wife, whose illness prompts the visit to Ahijah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_omniscience.htm">God's Omniscience</a> God knows all things, including the intentions and disguises of our hearts. We cannot hide from Him, and He sees beyond our outward appearances. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophets.htm">The Role of Prophets</a> Prophets serve as God's messengers, delivering His truth regardless of the circumstances. They are called to speak God's word faithfully, even when it is difficult. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_deception.htm">The Consequences of Deception</a> Attempting to deceive God or His servants is futile and can lead to dire consequences. We are called to live transparently before God and others. <a href="/topical/s/seeking_god_in_times_of_trouble.htm">Seeking God in Times of Trouble</a> In times of distress, we should seek God with sincerity and humility, rather than through deceit or manipulation. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereign_plans.htm">God's Sovereign Plans</a> God's plans and purposes will prevail, and He uses even the actions of those who oppose Him to fulfill His will.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 14</a> <a href="/q/does_2_kings_9_7-10_repeat_elijah's_prophecy.htm">Why is Elijah’s prophecy (2 Kings 9:7–10) repeated and attributed to Elisha’s messenger, and does this create inconsistencies with earlier chapters? </a> <a href="/q/how_did_ahijah_recognize_jeroboam's_wife.htm">How could Ahijah, who was nearly blind (1 Kings 14:4–5), immediately recognize Jeroboam’s wife in disguise? </a> <a href="/q/proof_of_jeroboam's_downfall.htm">Where is the historical or archaeological proof confirming the prophesied downfall of Jeroboam's house (1 Kings 14:10-11)?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_king_hiram_honor_israel's_god.htm">In 2 Chronicles 2:11-12, why does Tyrian King Hiram express devotion to Israel's God when no independent Tyrian records verify such reverence?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 5. - And the Lord said unto Ahijah [the attempted deceit was frustrated by a direct revelation, the same which disclosed the fate of the child. "God laughs in heaven at the frivolous fetches of crafty politicians" (Hall)]. Behold, the wife of Jeroboam cometh to ask a thing of thee for her son [or concerning אֶל, properly "to," ad, has the meaning of de, after verbs of speaking. Cf. <a href="/genesis/20-2.htm">Genesis 20:2</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/4-19.htm">1 Samuel 4:19</a>, etc.; <a href="/jeremiah/40-16.htm">Jeremiah 40:16</a>. Gesenius remarks on the similar use of εἰς in the New Testament: <a href="/acts/2-25.htm">Acts 2:25</a>; <a href="/ephesians/5-32.htm">Ephesians 5:32</a>]; for he is sick: thus and thus [cf. <a href="/judges/18-4.htm">Judges 18:4</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/11-25.htm">2 Samuel 11:25</a>. זֹה is a form of זלֺאת] shalt thou say unto her, for it shall be, when she cometh in, that she shall feign herself to be another woman [Heb. make herself strange]. <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/14-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>But the LORD וַיהוָ֞ה (Yah·weh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel had said אָמַ֣ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Ahijah, אֲחִיָּ֗הוּ (’ă·ḥî·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_281.htm">Strong's 281: </a> Ahijah -- 'brother of Yah', an Israelite name “Behold, הִנֵּ֣ה (hin·nêh) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> Lo! behold! the wife אֵ֣שֶׁת (’ê·šeṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> Woman, wife, female of Jeroboam יָרָבְעָ֡ם (yā·rā·ḇə·‘ām) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3379.htm">Strong's 3379: </a> Jeroboam -- 'the people increase', the name of two Israelites kings is coming בָּאָ֣ה (bā·’āh) Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go to ask לִדְרֹשׁ֩ (liḏ·rōš) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1875.htm">Strong's 1875: </a> To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship you מֵעִמְּךָ֤ (mê·‘im·mə·ḵā) Preposition-m | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with about אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to her son, בְּנָהּ֙ (bə·nāh) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son for כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction he ה֔וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are is ill. חֹלֶ֣ה (ḥō·leh) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2470.htm">Strong's 2470: </a> To be weak or sick You are to say תְּדַבֵּ֣ר (tə·ḏab·bêr) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue such כָּזֹ֥ה (kā·zōh) Preposition-k | Pronoun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2090.htm">Strong's 2090: </a> This, that and such וְכָזֶ֖ה (wə·ḵā·zeh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-k | Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> This, that to her, אֵלֶ֑יהָ (’ê·le·hā) Preposition | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to because וִיהִ֣י (wî·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be when she arrives, כְבֹאָ֔הּ (ḵə·ḇō·’āh) Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go she וְהִ֖יא (wə·hî) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are will be disguised.? מִתְנַכֵּרָֽה׃ (miṯ·nak·kê·rāh) Verb - Hitpael - Participle - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5234.htm">Strong's 5234: </a> To regard, recognize <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/14-5.htm">1 Kings 14:5 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/14-5.htm">1 Kings 14:5 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/14-5.htm">1 Kings 14:5 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/14-5.htm">1 Kings 14:5 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/14-5.htm">1 Kings 14:5 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/14-5.htm">1 Kings 14:5 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/14-5.htm">1 Kings 14:5 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/14-5.htm">1 Kings 14:5 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/14-5.htm">1 Kings 14:5 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/14-5.htm">1 Kings 14:5 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-5.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 14:5 Yahweh said to Ahijah Behold the wife (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/14-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 14:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 14:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/14-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 14:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 14:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>