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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_kings/11.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_kings/11.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />and Ahijah took hold of the new cloak he was wearing and tore it into twelve pieces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_kings/11.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />and Ahijah took hold of the new cloak he was wearing and tore it into twelve pieces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_kings/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Ahijah laid hold of the new garment that was on him, and tore it into twelve pieces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Ahijah took hold of the new cloak he was wearing, tore it into twelve pieces,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_kings/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Ahijah caught the new garment that <i>was</i> on him, and rent it <i>in</i> twelve pieces:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then Ahijah took hold of the new garment that <i>was</i> on him, and tore it <i>into</i> twelve pieces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Ahijah took hold of the new cloak which was on him and tore it into twelve pieces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then Ahijah took hold of the new cloak which was on him and tore it into twelve pieces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then Ahijah took hold of the new cloak which was on him, and tore it into twelve pieces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Ahijah took hold of the new cloak which was on him and tore it into twelve pieces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then Ahijah took hold of the new cloak which he was wearing and tore it into twelve pieces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Ahijah took hold of the new cloak he had on, tore it into twelve pieces,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Ahijah took hold of the new cloak he had on, tore it into 12 pieces,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Ahijah laid hold of the new garment that was on him, and rent it in twelve pieces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Ahijah laid hold of the new garment that was on him, and rent it in twelve pieces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Ahijah took his new garment and tore it into 12 pieces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Ahijah took off the new robe he was wearing, tore it into twelve pieces, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Ahijah grabbed the new cloak that he was wearing and tore it into twelve pieces! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Ahijah took hold of the new cloak he was wearing, tore it into twelve pieces,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />and he grabbed the robe and tore it into twelve pieces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And Ahijah laid hold of the new garment that was on him, and tore it in twelve pieces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Ahijah caught the new garment that was on him, and rent it in twelve pieces:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Ahijah took the new garment that was on him, and tore it in twelve pieces. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_kings/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Ahijah lays hold on the new garment that [is] on him, and tears it [into] twelve pieces,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Ahijah layeth hold on the new garment that is on him, and rendeth it -- twelve pieces,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Ahijah will lay hold upon the new garment which was upon him and will rend it in twelve rents:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_kings/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Ahias taking his new garment, wherewith he was clad, divided it into twelve parts: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And taking his new cloak, with which he was covered, Ahijah tore it into twelve parts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Ahijah took off his new cloak, tore it into twelve pieces,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />when Ahijah laid hold of the new garment he was wearing and tore it into twelve pieces.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Ahijah caught the new garment that was on him, and tore it into twelve pieces;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Akhiah grasped on the new garment which was on him and he tore it into twelve pieces.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Ahijah laid hold of the new garment that was on him, and rent it in twelve pieces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Achia laid hold of his new garment that was upon him, and tore it <i>into</i> twelve pieces:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/11-30.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=4547" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/11.htm">Jeroboam's Rebellion</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">29</span>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. <span class="reftext">30</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/281.htm" title="281: ’ă·ḥî·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Brother of Yah, an Isr. name. Or pachiyahuw; from 'ach and Yahh; brother of Jah; Achijah, the name of nine Israelites.">And Ahijah</a> <a href="/hebrew/8610.htm" title="8610: way·yiṯ·pōś (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to manipulate, i.e. Seize; chiefly to capture, wield, specifically, to overlay; figuratively, to use unwarrantably.">took hold</a> <a href="/hebrew/2319.htm" title="2319: ha·ḥă·ḏā·šāh (Art:: Adj-fs) -- New. From chadash; new.">of the new</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8008.htm" title="8008: baś·śal·māh (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- A wrapper, mantle. Transp. For simlah; a dress.">cloak</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">he was wearing,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7167.htm" title="7167: way·yiq·rā·‘e·hā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3fs) -- To tear. A primitive root; to rend, literally or figuratively.">tore it</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·nêm (Number-md) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">into twelve</a> <a href="/hebrew/6240.htm" title="6240: ‘ā·śār (Number-msc) -- Ten. For eser; ten, i.e. -teen; also -teenth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7168.htm" title="7168: qə·rā·‘îm (N-mp) -- Torn piece (of garment), a rag. From qara'; a rag.">pieces,</a> </span><span class="reftext">31</span>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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/15-27.htm">1 Samuel 15:27-28</a></span><br />As Samuel turned to go, Saul grabbed the hem of his robe, and it tore. / So Samuel said to him, “The LORD has torn the kingdom of Israel from you today and has given it to your neighbor who is better than you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/24-4.htm">1 Samuel 24:4-5</a></span><br />So David’s men said to him, “This is the day about which the LORD said to you, ‘Behold, I will deliver your enemy into your hand, that you may do with him as you wish.’” Then David crept up and stealthily cut off a corner of Saul’s robe. / Afterward, David’s conscience was stricken because he had cut off the corner of Saul’s robe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/28-17.htm">1 Samuel 28:17</a></span><br />He has done exactly what He spoke through me: The LORD has torn the kingdom out of your hand and given it to your neighbor David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/7-15.htm">2 Samuel 7:15-16</a></span><br />But My loving devotion will never be removed from him as I removed it from Saul, whom I removed from before you. / Your house and kingdom will endure forever before Me, and your throne will be established forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/12-10.htm">2 Samuel 12:10-11</a></span><br />Now, therefore, the sword will never depart from your house, because you have despised Me and have taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your own.’ / This is what the LORD says: ‘I will raise up adversity against you from your own house. Before your very eyes I will take your wives and give them to another, and he will lie with them in broad daylight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/20-1.htm">2 Samuel 20:1</a></span><br />Now a worthless man named Sheba son of Bichri, a Benjamite, happened to be there, and he blew the ram’s horn and shouted: “We have no share in David, no inheritance in Jesse’s son. Every man to his tent, O Israel!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-15.htm">1 Kings 12:15-16</a></span><br />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. / When all Israel saw that the king had refused to listen to them, they answered the king: “What portion do we have in David, and what inheritance in the son of Jesse? To your tents, O Israel! Look now to your own house, O David!” So the Israelites went home,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/14-8.htm">1 Kings 14:8</a></span><br />I tore the kingdom away from the house of David and gave it to you. But you have not been like My servant David, who kept My commandments and followed Me with all his heart, doing only what was right in My eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/14-10.htm">1 Kings 14:10</a></span><br />Because of all this, behold, I am bringing disaster on the house of Jeroboam: I will cut off from Jeroboam every male, both slave and free, in Israel; I will burn up the house of Jeroboam as one burns up dung until it is gone!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/14-14.htm">1 Kings 14:14</a></span><br />Moreover, the LORD will raise up for Himself a king over Israel who will cut off the house of Jeroboam. This is the day—yes, even today!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/17-21.htm">2 Kings 17:21</a></span><br />When the LORD had torn Israel away from the house of David, they made Jeroboam son of Nebat king, and Jeroboam led Israel away from following the LORD and caused them to commit a great sin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/7-17.htm">Isaiah 7:17</a></span><br />The LORD will bring on you and on your people and on the house of your father a time unlike any since the day Ephraim separated from Judah—He will bring the king of Assyria.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a></span><br />For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/33-17.htm">Jeremiah 33:17</a></span><br />For this is what the LORD says: David will never lack a man to sit on the throne of the house of Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/3-4.htm">Hosea 3:4-5</a></span><br />For the Israelites must live many days without king or prince, without sacrifice or sacred pillar, and without ephod or idol. / Afterward, the people of Israel will return and seek the LORD their God and David their king. They will come trembling to the LORD and to His goodness in the last days.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Ahijah caught the new garment that was on him, and rent it in twelve pieces:</p><p class="hdg">rent it</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/15-27.htm">1 Samuel 15:27,28</a></b></br> And as Samuel turned about to go away, he laid hold upon the skirt of his mantle, and it rent… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/24-4.htm">1 Samuel 24:4,5</a></b></br> And the men of David said unto him, Behold the day of which the LORD said unto thee, Behold, I will deliver thine enemy into thine hand, that thou mayest do to him as it shall seem good unto thee. Then David arose, and cut off the skirt of Saul's robe privily… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/11-29.htm">Ahijah</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-29.htm">Ahi'jah</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">Caught</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-29.htm">Cloak</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-29.htm">Garment</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-19.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-9.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-9.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-29.htm">New</a> <a href="/genesis/1-6.htm">Parting</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-12.htm">Pieces</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-40.htm">Rendeth</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-40.htm">Rent</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-29.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-6.htm">Seized</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-31.htm">Tore</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-26.htm">Twelve</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-21.htm">Violently</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-19.htm">Wearing</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/12-15.htm">Ahijah</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-15.htm">Ahi'jah</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-27.htm">Caught</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-46.htm">Cloak</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-8.htm">Garment</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-35.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-4.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-29.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-20.htm">New</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-30.htm">Parting</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-31.htm">Pieces</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-27.htm">Rendeth</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-3.htm">Rent</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-13.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-40.htm">Seized</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-8.htm">Tore</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-23.htm">Twelve</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-37.htm">Violently</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-32.htm">Wearing</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/11-1.htm">Solomon's wives and concubines</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/11-4.htm">In his old age they draw him to idolatry</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/11-9.htm">God threatens him,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/11-14.htm">Solomon's adversaries were Hadad, who was entertained in Egypt</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/11-23.htm">Rezon, who reigned in Damascus</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/11-26.htm">And Jeroboam, to whom Ahijah prophesied</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/11-41.htm">Solomon's acts, reign, and death. Rehoboam succeeds him</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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/11.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/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And Ahijah took hold of the new cloak he was wearing</b><br>Ahijah the prophet plays a significant role in the narrative of Israel's division. Prophets often used symbolic actions to convey God's messages, and Ahijah's act here is no exception. The new cloak represents something fresh and unblemished, symbolizing the current state of the united kingdom under Solomon. The use of a new garment may also indicate the newness of the impending change. Prophets in the Old Testament frequently used physical objects to illustrate divine truths, as seen with Jeremiah's linen belt (<a href="/jeremiah/13.htm">Jeremiah 13:1-11</a>) and Ezekiel's model of Jerusalem (<a href="/ezekiel/4.htm">Ezekiel 4:1-3</a>).<p><b>tore it into twelve pieces</b><br>The tearing of the cloak into twelve pieces is a prophetic act symbolizing the division of the kingdom of Israel. The number twelve is significant in biblical history, representing the twelve tribes of Israel, which were originally united under Saul, David, and Solomon. This act foreshadows the split into the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah. The tearing of the cloak can be seen as a judgment against Solomon's idolatry and disobedience, as God had warned of consequences for turning away from Him (<a href="/1_kings/11-9.htm">1 Kings 11:9-13</a>). This division is a pivotal moment in Israel's history, leading to separate destinies for the two kingdoms. The imagery of tearing is also reminiscent of other biblical instances where garments are torn as a sign of mourning or judgment, such as when the high priest tore his robes in response to Jesus' claim of divinity (<a href="/matthew/26-65.htm">Matthew 26:65</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/ahijah_the_prophet.htm">Ahijah the Prophet</a></b><br>A prophet from Shiloh who plays a significant role in the division of the kingdom of Israel. He is known for delivering God's message to Jeroboam.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jeroboam.htm">Jeroboam</a></b><br>A servant of Solomon who becomes the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel after the division. He is the recipient of Ahijah's prophecy.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_new_cloak.htm">The New Cloak</a></b><br>Symbolizes the kingdom of Israel. Ahijah's act of tearing it into twelve pieces represents the division of the kingdom.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_twelve_pieces.htm">The Twelve Pieces</a></b><br>Symbolize the twelve tribes of Israel. This act foreshadows the division of the united kingdom into two separate entities: Israel and Judah.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/shiloh.htm">Shiloh</a></b><br>The place where Ahijah the prophet is from, historically significant as a religious center before the temple was built in Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_in_prophecy.htm">Symbolism in Prophecy</a></b><br>The use of physical symbols, like the cloak, is a powerful way God communicates His plans. Understanding these symbols can deepen our comprehension of God's messages.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_disobedience.htm">Consequences of Disobedience</a></b><br>Solomon's disobedience led to the division of the kingdom. This serves as a reminder of the importance of faithfulness to God's commands.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Despite human actions, God's plans prevail. The division of the kingdom was part of His divine plan, showing His control over history.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophets.htm">The Role of Prophets</a></b><br>Prophets like Ahijah are vital in conveying God's will. Their messages, though sometimes difficult, are crucial for guiding God's people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_and_division.htm">Unity and Division</a></b><br>The tearing of the cloak into twelve pieces is a stark reminder of how division can arise from disobedience and lack of unity among God's people.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_ahijah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Ahijah in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_jeroboam_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Jeroboam in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_palm_sunday's_significance.htm">What is the significance of Palm Sunday?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_solomon's_rule_split_israel.htm">How did Solomon's reign lead to Israel's division?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_kings/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(30) <span class= "bld">Rent it in twelve pieces.</span>--The use of symbolical acts is frequent in subsequent prophecy (especially see <a href="/jeremiah/13-1.htm" title="Thus said the LORD to me, Go and get you a linen girdle, and put it on your loins, and put it not in water.">Jeremiah 13:1</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/19-1.htm" title="Thus said the LORD, Go and get a potter's earthen bottle, and take of the ancients of the people, and of the ancients of the priests;">Jeremiah 19:1</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/27-2.htm" title="Thus said the LORD to me; Make you bonds and yokes, and put them on your neck,">Jeremiah 27:2</a>; Ezekiel 4, 5, <a href="/context/ezekiel/12-1.htm" title="The word of the LORD also came to me, saying,">Ezekiel 12:1-7</a>; <a href="/ezekiel/24-3.htm" title="And utter a parable to the rebellious house, and say to them, Thus said the Lord GOD; Set on a pot, set it on, and also pour water into it:">Ezekiel 24:3</a>; <a href="/ezekiel/24-15.htm" title="Also the word of the LORD came to me, saying,">Ezekiel 24:15</a>), often alternating with symbolical visions and symbolical parables or allegories. The object is, of course, to arrest attention, and call out the inquiry (<a href="/ezekiel/24-19.htm" title="And the people said to me, Will you not tell us what these things are to us, that you do so?">Ezekiel 24:19</a>): "Wilt thou not tell us what these things are to us?" Ahijah's rending of his own new garment is used, like Saul's rending of Samuel's mantle (<a href="/context/1_samuel/15-27.htm" title="And as Samuel turned about to go away, he laid hold on the skirt of his mantle, and it rent.">1Samuel 15:27-28</a>), to symbolise the rending away of the kingdom. (See <a href="/context/1_kings/11-11.htm" title="Why the LORD said to Solomon, For as much as this is done of you, and you have not kept my covenant and my statutes, which I have commanded you, I will surely rend the kingdom from you, and will give it to your servant.">1Kings 11:11-13</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 30.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Ahijah caught</span> [This English word almost implies that it was Jeroboam's garment (cf. <a href="/genesis/39-12.htm">Genesis 39:12</a>); but the original simply means "laid hold of."] <span class="cmt_word">the new garment that was on him, and rent</span> [same word as in vers. 11, 12, 13] <span class="cmt_word">it in twelve pieces.</span> [The first instance of an "acted parable" (Rawlinson).] <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/11-30.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And Ahijah</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲחִיָּ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḥî·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_281.htm">Strong's 281: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ahijah -- 'brother of Yah', an Israelite name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">took hold</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּתְפֹּ֣שׂ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiṯ·pōś)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8610.htm">Strong's 8610: </a> </span><span class="str2">To manipulate, seize, chiefly to capture, wield, to overlay, to use unwarrantably</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the new</span><br /><span class="heb">הַחֲדָשָׁ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ha·ḥă·ḏā·šāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2319.htm">Strong's 2319: </a> </span><span class="str2">New</span><br /><br /><span class="word">cloak</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּשַּׂלְמָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(baś·śal·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8008.htm">Strong's 8008: </a> </span><span class="str2">A wrapper, mantle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he was wearing,</span><br /><span class="heb">עָלָ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">tore it</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּ֨קְרָעֶ֔הָ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiq·rā·‘e·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7167.htm">Strong's 7167: </a> </span><span class="str2">To rend</span><br /><br /><span class="word">into twelve</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁנֵ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(šə·nêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - md<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> </span><span class="str2">Two (a cardinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">pieces,</span><br /><span class="heb">קְרָעִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(qə·rā·‘îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7168.htm">Strong's 7168: </a> </span><span class="str2">Torn piece (of garment), a rag</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/11-30.htm">1 Kings 11:30 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/11-30.htm">1 Kings 11:30 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/11-30.htm">1 Kings 11:30 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/11-30.htm">1 Kings 11:30 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/11-30.htm">1 Kings 11:30 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/11-30.htm">1 Kings 11:30 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/11-30.htm">1 Kings 11:30 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/11-30.htm">1 Kings 11:30 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/11-30.htm">1 Kings 11:30 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/11-30.htm">1 Kings 11:30 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/11-30.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 11:30 Ahijah laid hold of the new garment (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/11-29.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 11:29"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 11:29" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/11-31.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 11:31"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 11:31" /></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>