Because Jeroboam's sin
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1 Kings 14:1-31
Key verse 16
“And he will give Israel up because of the sins Jeroboam has committed and has caused Israel to commit.”
Read verses 1-11. What did Jeroboam do when his son Abijah became ill? (1-4) What did God instruct Ahijah in advance? (5) What was God’s message given to her? (5-11)
Read verses 12-20. What would happen to her sick son? (12-13) What was God’s plan in regard to the next king over Israel? (14) What would God do with the northern nation, Israel, and why? (15-16) What happened as an immediate fulfillment of God’s words? (17-20)
Read verses 21-31. Describe the spiritual condition of the southern kingdom, Judah. (21-24) What happened in the fifth year of king Rehoboam? (25-28) Describe how he ended his time and who succeeded him? (29-31)