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Then go to Shiloh. Ahijah the prophet is there—the one who told me I would be king over this people. <a href="/nlt/1_kings/14.htm">New Living Translation</a> So Jeroboam told his wife, “Disguise yourself so that no one will recognize you as my wife. Then go to the prophet Ahijah at Shiloh—the man who told me I would become king. <a href="/esv/1_kings/14.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Jeroboam said to his wife, “Arise, and disguise yourself, that it not be known that you are the wife of Jeroboam, and go to Shiloh. Behold, Ahijah the prophet is there, who said of me that I should be king over this people. <a href="/bsb/1_kings/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> and 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. <a href="/kjv/1_kings/14.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/14.htm">New King James Version</a> And Jeroboam said to his wife, “Please arise, and disguise yourself, that they may not recognize you as the wife of Jeroboam, and go to Shiloh. Indeed, Ahijah the prophet is there, who told me that I would be king over this people. <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And Jeroboam said to his wife, “Now arise and disguise yourself so that they will not know that you are the wife of Jeroboam, and go to Shiloh. Behold, Ahijah the prophet is there, who said regarding me that I would be king over this people. <a href="/nasb/1_kings/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> Jeroboam said to his wife, &#8220Arise now, and disguise yourself so that they will not know that you are the wife of Jeroboam, and go to Shiloh; behold, Ahijah the prophet is there, who spoke concerning me that I would be king over this people. <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Jeroboam said to his wife, “Arise now, and disguise yourself so that they may not know that you are the wife of Jeroboam, and go to Shiloh; behold, Ahijah the prophet is there, who spoke concerning me that I would be king over this people. <a href="/lsb/1_kings/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Jeroboam said to his wife, “Arise now, and disguise yourself so that they will not know that you are the wife of Jeroboam, and go to Shiloh; behold, Ahijah the prophet is there, who spoke concerning me that I would be king over this people. <a href="/amp/1_kings/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Jeroboam said to his wife, “Please get up and disguise yourself, so that people will not know that you are Jeroboam’s wife, and go to Shiloh. Ahijah the prophet is there, the one who told me that I would be king over this people. <a href="/csb/1_kings/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Jeroboam said to his wife, “Go disguise yourself, so they won’t know that you’re Jeroboam’s wife, and go to Shiloh. The prophet Ahijah is there; it was he who told about me becoming king over this people. <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Jeroboam said to his wife, &#8220Go disguise yourself, so they won&#8217t know that you&#8217re Jeroboam&#8217s wife, and go to Shiloh. Ahijah the prophet is there; it was he who told about me becoming king over this people. <a href="/asv/1_kings/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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, who spake concerning me that I should be king over this people. <a href="/erv/1_kings/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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 spake concerning me that I should be king over this people. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jeroboam told his wife, "Go to Shiloh, but disguise yourself so that people will not recognize you as my wife. The prophet Ahijah, who told me I would be king of these people, is there. <a href="/gnt/1_kings/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jeroboam said to his wife, "Disguise yourself so that no one will recognize you, and go to Shiloh, where the prophet Ahijah lives, the one who said I would be king of Israel. <a href="/isv/1_kings/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> so Jeroboam suggested to his wife, "Get up, disguise yourself so that no one will know that you're Jeroboam's wife, and go to Shiloh where the prophet Ahijah lives. He's the one who told me that I would be king over this people. <a href="/msb/1_kings/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> and 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. <a href="/net/1_kings/14.htm">NET Bible</a> Jeroboam told his wife, "Disguise yourself so that people cannot recognize you are Jeroboam's wife. Then go to Shiloh; Ahijah the prophet, who told me I would rule over this nation, lives there. <a href="/nheb/1_kings/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Jeroboam said to his wife, "Please get up and disguise yourself, that you won't be recognized as the wife of Jeroboam. Go to Shiloh. Look, there is Ahijah the prophet, who spoke concerning me that I should be king over this people. <a href="/wbt/1_kings/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Jeroboam said to his wife, Arise, I pray thee, and disguise thyself, that thou mayest not be known to be the wife of Jeroboam; and go to Shiloh: behold, there is Ahijah the prophet, who told me that I should be king over this people. <a href="/web/1_kings/14.htm">World English Bible</a> Jeroboam said to his wife, “Please get up and disguise yourself, so that you won’t be recognized as Jeroboam’s wife. Go to Shiloh. Behold, Ahijah the prophet is there, who said that I would be king over this people. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Jeroboam says to his wife, “Now rise and change yourself, and they do not know that you [are the] wife of Jeroboam, and you have gone to Shiloh; behold, Ahijah the prophet [is] there; he spoke to me of [being] king over this people; <a href="/ylt/1_kings/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Jeroboam saith to his wife, 'Rise, I pray thee, and change thyself, and they know not that thou art wife of Jeroboam, and thou hast gone to Shiloh; lo, there is Ahijah the prophet; he spake unto me of being king over this people; <a href="/slt/1_kings/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jeroboam will say to his wife, Arise, now, and change thyself, and they will not know that thou art the wife of Jeroboam; and go to Shiloh: behold there Ahijah the prophet; he spake concerning me for king over this people.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Jeroboam said to his wife: Arise, and change thy dress, that thou be not known to be the wife of Jeroboam, and go to Silo, where Ahias the prophet is, who told me, that I should reign over this people. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Jeroboam said to his wife: “Rise up, and change clothing, so that you will not be recognized to be the wife of Jeroboam. And go to Shiloh, where the prophet Ahijah is, who said to me that I should reign over this people. <a href="/nabre/1_kings/14.htm">New American Bible</a> So Jeroboam said to his wife, “Go and disguise yourself so that no one will recognize you as Jeroboam’s wife. Then go to Shiloh, where you will find Ahijah the prophet. It was he who spoke the word that made me king over this people. <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Jeroboam said to his wife, “Go, disguise yourself, so that it will not be known that you are the wife of Jeroboam, and go to Shiloh; for the prophet Ahijah is there, who said of me that I should be king over this people.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Jeroboam said to his wife, Arise and disguise yourself, that people may not know that you are the wife of Jeroboam; and go to Shiloh; behold, Ahijah the prophet is there, who told me that I should be king over this people. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/14.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Yorbaam said to his wife: “Arise, be disguised and they will not know that you are the wife of Yorbaam, and get yourself to Shiloh. Behold, Akhiah the Prophet is there who said it was for me that I would reign over this people.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/14.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> 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, who spoke concerning me that I should be king over this people. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/14-2.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=5517" 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> 1At that time Abijah son of Jeroboam became ill, 2<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.">and Jeroboam</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: lə·’iš·tōw (Prep-l:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">to his wife,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. ">“Now</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: qū·mî (V-Qal-Imp-fs) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">get up,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8138.htm" title="8138: wə·hiš·tan·nîṯ (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-ConjPerf-2fs) -- To repeat, do again. A primitive root; to fold, i.e. Duplicate; by implication, to transmute.">disguise yourself</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">so they will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: yê·ḏə·‘ū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">recognize</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ʾat·tī (Pro-2fs) -- You (masc. sing.). ">you</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.">as my 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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: wə·hā·laḵt (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2fs) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">and go</a> <a href="/hebrew/7887.htm" title="7887: ši·lōh (N-proper-fs) -- A city in Ephraim. Or Shiloh; or Shiylow; or Shilow; from the same as Shiyloh; Shiloh, a place in Palestine.">to Shiloh.</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nêh- (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">For</a> <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.">Ahijah</a> <a href="/hebrew/5030.htm" title="5030: han·nā·ḇî (Art:: N-ms) -- A spokesman, speaker, prophet. From naba'; a prophet or inspired man.">the prophet</a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: šām (Adv) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence.">is there;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū- (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">it was he</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: ḏib·ber (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">who spoke</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lay (Prep:: 1cs) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">about my</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: lə·me·leḵ (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">kingship</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">over</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: haz·zeh (Art:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">this</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">people.</a> 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.”…<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/9-9.htm">1 Samuel 9:9</a> (Formerly in Israel, a man on his way to inquire of God would say, “Come, let us go to the seer.” For the prophet of today was formerly called the seer.) <a href="/1_kings/11-29.htm">1 Kings 11:29-31</a> 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. / And Ahijah took hold of the new cloak he was wearing, tore it into twelve pieces, / 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. <a href="/2_kings/1-2.htm">2 Kings 1:2-3</a> Now Ahaziah had fallen through the lattice of his upper room in Samaria and injured himself. So he sent messengers and instructed them: “Go inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron, whether I will recover from this injury.” / 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="/1_samuel/28-6.htm">1 Samuel 28:6-7</a> He inquired of the LORD, but the LORD did not answer him by dreams or Urim or prophets. / Then Saul said to his servants, “Find me a woman who is a medium, so I can go and consult her.” “There is a medium at Endor,” his servants replied. <a href="/2_kings/8-7.htm">2 Kings 8:7-10</a> Then Elisha came to Damascus while Ben-hadad king of Aram was sick, and the king was told, “The man of God has come here.” / So the king said to Hazael, “Take a gift in your hand, go to meet the man of God, and inquire of the LORD through him, ‘Will I recover from this illness?’” / So Hazael went to meet Elisha, taking with him a gift of forty camel loads of every good thing from Damascus. And he went in and stood before him and said, “Your son Ben-hadad king of Aram has sent me to ask, ‘Will I recover from this illness?’” ... <a href="/1_kings/13-1.htm">1 Kings 13:1-3</a> Suddenly, as Jeroboam was standing beside the altar to burn incense, there came a man of God from Judah to Bethel by the word of the LORD. / And he cried out against the altar by the word of the LORD, “O altar, O altar, this is what the LORD says: ‘A son named Josiah will be born to the house of David, and upon you he will sacrifice the priests of the high places who burn incense upon you, and human bones will be burned upon you.’” / That day the man of God gave a sign, saying, “The LORD has spoken this sign: ‘Surely the altar will be split apart, and the ashes upon it will be poured out.’” <a href="/2_kings/22-14.htm">2 Kings 22:14-20</a> So Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam, Achbor, Shaphan, and Asaiah went and spoke to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum son of Tikvah, the son of Harhas, the keeper of the wardrobe. She lived in Jerusalem, in the Second District. / And Huldah said to them, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Tell the man who sent you / that this is what the LORD says: I am about to bring calamity on this place and on its people, according to all the words of the book that the king of Judah has read, ... <a href="/1_samuel/3-20.htm">1 Samuel 3:20</a> So all Israel from Dan to Beersheba knew that Samuel was confirmed as a prophet of the LORD. <a href="/2_chronicles/18-4.htm">2 Chronicles 18:4-7</a> But Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, “Please inquire first for the word of the LORD.” / So the king of Israel assembled the prophets, four hundred men, and asked them, “Should we go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should we refrain?” “Go up,” they replied, “and God will deliver it into the hand of the king.” / But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there not still a prophet of the LORD here of whom we can inquire?” ... <a href="/1_kings/22-5.htm">1 Kings 22:5-7</a> But Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, “Please inquire first for the word of the LORD.” / So the king of Israel assembled the prophets, about four hundred men, and asked them, “Should I go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should I refrain?” “Go up,” they replied, “and the Lord will deliver it into the hand of the king.” / But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there not still a prophet of the LORD here of whom we can inquire?” <a href="/2_kings/4-22.htm">2 Kings 4:22-23</a> And the woman called her husband and said, “Please send me one of the servants and one of the donkeys, that I may go quickly to the man of God and return.” / “Why would you go to him today?” he replied. “It is not a New Moon or a Sabbath.” “Everything is all right,” she said. <a href="/matthew/11-9.htm">Matthew 11:9</a> What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. <a href="/john/4-19.htm">John 4:19</a> “Sir,” the woman said, “I see that You are a prophet. <a href="/acts/13-1.htm">Acts 13:1</a> Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch), and Saul. <a href="/matthew/21-11.htm">Matthew 21:11</a> The crowds replied, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Jeroboam said to his wife, Arise, I pray you, and disguise yourself, that you be not known to be the wife of Jeroboam; and get you to Shiloh: behold, there is Ahijah the prophet, which told me that I should be king over this people.disguise thyself<a href="/1_kings/14-5.htm">1 Kings 14:5,6</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="/1_kings/22-30.htm">1 Kings 22:30</a> And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, I will disguise myself, and enter into the battle; but put thou on thy robes. And the king of Israel disguised himself, and went into the battle.<a href="/1_samuel/28-8.htm">1 Samuel 28:8</a> And Saul disguised himself, and put on other raiment, and he went, and two men with him, and they came to the woman by night: and he said, I pray thee, divine unto me by the familiar spirit, and bring me him up, whom I shall name unto thee.Ahijah<a href="/1_kings/11-29.htm">1 Kings 11:29-38</a> And it came to pass at that time when Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem, that the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite found him in the way; and he had clad himself with a new garment; and they two were alone in the field: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/12-15.htm">Ahijah</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-12.htm">Arise</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-25.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-9.htm">Different</a> <a href="/genesis/38-14.htm">Disguise</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-1.htm">Jeroboam</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-37.htm">Mayest</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-12.htm">Please</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-29.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-17.htm">Recognized</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-29.htm">Shiloh</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-7.htm">Thyself</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-19.htm">Wife</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-35.htm">Won't</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/14-4.htm">Ahijah</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-12.htm">Arise</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-30.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-21.htm">Different</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-30.htm">Disguise</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-4.htm">Jeroboam</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-6.htm">Mayest</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-10.htm">Please</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-18.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-7.htm">Recognized</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-4.htm">Shiloh</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-6.htm">Thyself</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-4.htm">Wife</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-5.htm">Won't</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>and Jeroboam said to his wife Jeroboam, the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel after the division, is depicted here. His reign is marked by idolatry and political instability. His wife, though unnamed, plays a crucial role in this narrative. The use of his wife indicates a personal and secretive mission, reflecting the gravity of the situation.Now get up, disguise yourself so they will not recognize you as my wife The act of disguise suggests fear and desperation. Jeroboam's concern for anonymity highlights the tension between his public persona and private actions. Disguise in biblical narratives often signifies deception or a lack of faith, as seen in <a href="/genesis/27.htm">Genesis 27</a> with Jacob and Esau. This also reflects Jeroboam's awareness of his unpopularity and the potential consequences of his actions.and go to Shiloh Shiloh was an important religious center before the establishment of Jerusalem as the spiritual heart of Israel. It was the location of the Tabernacle and the Ark of the Covenant during the time of the Judges. This reference underscores the historical and spiritual significance of the place, suggesting a return to traditional sources of divine guidance.For Ahijah the prophet is there Ahijah, a prophet from Shiloh, previously foretold Jeroboam's rise to power (<a href="/1_kings/11-29.htm">1 Kings 11:29-31</a>). His presence in Shiloh indicates his continued role as a divine messenger. Prophets in Israel were seen as intermediaries between God and the people, and Ahijah's involvement underscores the seriousness of Jeroboam's inquiry.it was he who spoke about my kingship over this people This phrase recalls Ahijah's prophecy in <a href="/1_kings/11.htm">1 Kings 11</a>, where he symbolically tore a new garment into twelve pieces, giving ten to Jeroboam. This act signified God's judgment on Solomon's house and the division of the kingdom. Jeroboam's acknowledgment of Ahijah's prophecy reveals his recognition of divine authority, even as he struggles with faithfulness to God's commands.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jeroboam.htm">Jeroboam</a> The first king of the northern kingdom of Israel after the division of the united monarchy. He is known for leading Israel into idolatry. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jeroboam's_wife.htm">Jeroboam's Wife</a> Although unnamed in this passage, she plays a crucial role in seeking divine insight from the prophet Ahijah on behalf of her husband. 3. <a href="/topical/a/ahijah_the_prophet.htm">Ahijah the Prophet</a> A prophet from Shiloh who previously prophesied that Jeroboam would become king. He is known for his role in communicating God's messages to Jeroboam. 4. <a href="/topical/s/shiloh.htm">Shiloh</a> An ancient city in Israel, significant as a religious center before the construction of the temple in Jerusalem. It is where Ahijah resides. 5. <a href="/topical/d/disguise.htm">Disguise</a> Jeroboam instructs his wife to disguise herself, indicating a lack of trust and fear of being recognized, which reflects his spiritual and moral state.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a> Jeroboam's actions reflect a heart turned away from God, leading to fear and deception. Disobedience to God's commands often results in a lack of peace and trust. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophets.htm">The Role of Prophets</a> Prophets like Ahijah serve as God's messengers, providing guidance and warnings. We should seek God's word and wisdom through Scripture and prayer. <a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_hypocrisy.htm">The Danger of Hypocrisy</a> Jeroboam's use of disguise highlights the danger of hypocrisy. As Christians, we are called to live authentically, aligning our actions with our faith. <a href="/topical/s/seeking_god_in_times_of_trouble.htm">Seeking God in Times of Trouble</a> Instead of resorting to deception, we should approach God with honesty and humility, trusting in His guidance and provision. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_leadership.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Leadership</a> Jeroboam's failure as a leader underscores the need for leaders to be spiritually grounded and obedient to God's 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/who_was_ahijah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Ahijah in the Bible?</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/why_do_high_places_remain_in_1_kings_15_14.htm">In 1 Kings 15:14, why are the high places said to remain, yet 2 Chronicles 14:3 claims Asa removed them?</a> <a href="/q/who_were_rehoboam_and_jeroboam.htm">Who were Rehoboam and Jeroboam in biblical history?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_kings/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) Shiloh, the regular habitation of Ahijah, is hardly mentioned in Scripture after the time of Eli, and the destruction which then seems to have fallen upon it, probably after the great defeat by the Philistines (<a href="/jeremiah/7-12.htm" title="But go you now to my place which was in Shiloh, where I set my name at the first, and see what I did to it for the wickedness of my people Israel.">Jeremiah 7:12</a>). It is evident that the old blind prophet still remained there, and exercised his prophetic office for the benefit of Israel, though he stood aloof from, and denounced, the new idolatry of Bethel. This idolatry is always described as pre-eminently the "sin of Jeroboam," who by it "made Israel to sin." Hence, while in consequence of it the royal house is condemned, the people are still regarded as God's chosen people, to whom, even more than to the inhabitants of the kingdom of Judah, the prophets ministered, and to whom--having no longer the Temple and the consecrated royalty of David, as perpetual witnesses for God--the prophetic ministrations were of pre-eminent importance. Accordingly, the wife of Jeroboam is bidden to approach the prophet disguised as a daughter of the people.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 2. - And Jeroboam said to his wife [Conscious that his proceedings would merit Ahijah's reproof, he is afraid to go in person. And his wife - if in this particular we may trust the LXX., an Egyptian princess - could be more readily disguised. The commission was too delicate to be entrusted to a stranger. "None might know it but his own bosom, and she that lay in it" (Bp. Hall). Jeroboam evidently suspected that this sickness was punitive, and he would not have others think so too], Arise, I pray thee, and disguise [lit., change. The word suggests that the disguise was to be effected by a change of garments. "She must put off her robes and put on a russet coat" (ib.) Possibly the queen was not unknown to the prophet (ver. 4)] thyself, that thou [Observe the archaic form אַתִּי for אַתְּ, which latter the Keri would substitute, quite needlessly, here] be not known [Heb. and they (i.e., those whom she met, not the prophet only) shall not know that thou art, etc.] to be the wife of Jeroboam; and get thee to Shiloh [the modern Seilun. "There is no site in the country fixed with greater certainty than that of Shiloh" (Conder, p. 44. See <a href="/judges/21-19.htm">Judges 21:19</a>). The identification, however, was only effected in 1838. Conder gives some interesting particulars which lead him to believe that we can identify the very site of the tabernacle. For its history, see <a href="/joshua/16-5.htm">Joshua 16:5</a>; <a href="/joshua/18-1.htm">Joshua 18:1-10</a>; <a href="/judges/18-31.htm">Judges 18:31</a>; <a href="/judges/21-19.htm">Judges 21:19</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/4-3.htm">1 Samuel 4:3</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/41-5.htm">Jeremiah 41:5</a>. Presuming that Tirzah is to be identified with Teiasir (see on ver. 17) Shiloh would be over thirty miles' distant - more than a day's journey to the queen, as the road involves some toilsome climbing]: behold, there is Ahijah the prophet [see on 1 Kings 11:29. Shiloh was probably the birthplace, as well as the residence, of Ahijah. It was in the territory of Ephraim (<a href="/joshua/16-6.htm">Joshua 16:6</a>), and at no great distance from Bethel. We can only explain Ahijah's continued residence there, after the migration of the God-fearing Israelites to the southern kingdom, not by his great age, but by the supposition that, having been concerned in the transfer of the kingdom to Jeroboam, he felt it a duty to stay and watch his career. And the time has now come when he can be useful. His relations with Jeroboam had apparently so far been good. He had not protested, so far as we know, against the calf worship, but then God had sent another prophet to do that], which told me that I should be king [Heb. he spake of me for king] over this people. [So that he had already proved himself a true prophet, and so far a prophet of good.] <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/14-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>and Jeroboam יָרָבְעָ֜ם (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 said וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to his wife, לְאִשְׁתּ֗וֹ (lə·’iš·tōw) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> Woman, wife, female “Please נָא֙ (nā) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4994.htm">Strong's 4994: </a> I pray', 'now', 'then' arise, ק֤וּמִי (qū·mî) Verb - Qal - Imperative - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> To arise, stand up, stand disguise yourself וְהִשְׁתַּנִּ֔ית (wə·hiš·tan·nîṯ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Conjunctive perfect - second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8138.htm">Strong's 8138: </a> To fold, duplicate, to transmute so they will not וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no recognize יֵֽדְע֔וּ (yê·ḏə·‘ū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> To know you אַ֖תְּ (’at) Pronoun - second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you as [my] wife, אֵ֣שֶׁת (’ê·šeṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> Woman, wife, female and go וְהָלַ֣כְתְּ (wə·hā·laḵt) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk to Shiloh. שִׁלֹ֗ה (ši·lōh) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7887.htm">Strong's 7887: </a> Shiloh -- a city in Ephraim For הִנֵּה־ (hin·nêh-) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> Lo! behold! Ahijah אֲחִיָּ֣ה (’ă·ḥî·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_281.htm">Strong's 281: </a> Ahijah -- 'brother of Yah', an Israelite name the prophet הַנָּבִ֔יא (han·nā·ḇî) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5030.htm">Strong's 5030: </a> A spokesman, speaker, prophet is there; שָׁם֙ (šām) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8033.htm">Strong's 8033: </a> There, then, thither it was he הֽוּא־ (hū-) Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are who spoke דִבֶּ֥ר (ḏib·ber) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue about my עָלַ֛י (‘ā·lay) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against kingship לְמֶ֖לֶךְ (lə·me·leḵ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king over עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against this הַזֶּֽה׃ (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> This, that people. הָעָ֥ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/14-2.htm">1 Kings 14:2 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/14-2.htm">1 Kings 14:2 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/14-2.htm">1 Kings 14:2 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/14-2.htm">1 Kings 14:2 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/14-2.htm">1 Kings 14:2 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/14-2.htm">1 Kings 14:2 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/14-2.htm">1 Kings 14:2 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/14-2.htm">1 Kings 14:2 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/14-2.htm">1 Kings 14:2 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/14-2.htm">1 Kings 14:2 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-2.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 14:2 Jeroboam said to his wife Please get (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/14-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 14:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 14:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/14-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 14:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 14:3" /></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>