1 Kings 14:6 · KJV

"And it was so, when Ahijah heard the sound of her feet, as she came in at the door, that he said, Come in, thou wife of Jeroboam; why feignest thou thyself to be another? for I am sent to thee with heavy tidings."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁴And Jeroboam's wife did so, and arose, and went to Shiloh, and came to the house of Ahijah. But Ahijah could not see; for his eyes were set by reason of his age.

⁵And 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.

⁶And it was so, when Ahijah heard the sound of her feet, as she came in at the door, that he said, Come in, thou wife of Jeroboam; why feignest thou thyself to be another? for I am sent to thee with heavy tidings.

⁷Go, tell Jeroboam, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Forasmuch as I exalted thee from among the people, and made thee prince over my people Israel,

⁸And rent the kingdom away from the house of David, and gave it thee: and yet thou hast not been as my servant David, who kept my commandments, and who followed me with all his heart, to do that only which was right in mine eyes;

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond when confronted with truth?

What does it mean for you to be honest with yourself?

When have you had to face difficult news?

Life Application

honesty

Embrace honesty in your relationships, even when it’s uncomfortable. Truth can lead to healing and growth.

faith

Reflect on how you can be more receptive to God's messages, even when they challenge your current beliefs.

People in This Verse

AhijahOT

Ahijah was a prophet during the reign of Jeroboam, known for delivering God's messages to the king. His blindness in old age highlights the physical decline that can accompany spiritual authority.

First appearance: 1 Kings 11:29

Places in This Verse

Shiloh(Shiloh today)

Shiloh was a significant religious center for the Israelites, serving as a place of worship and prophecy before the temple was built in Jerusalem.

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