What does 1 Kings 12:1 mean?

1 Kings 12:1 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply 1 Kings 12:1 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

1 Kings 12:1 Meaning

And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for all Israel were come to Shechem to make him king.

Context Explained

1And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for all Israel were come to Shechem to make him king.

2And it came to pass, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who was yet in Egypt, heard of it, (for he was fled from the presence of king Solomon, and Jeroboam dwelt in Egypt;)

3That they sent and called him. And Jeroboam and all the congregation of Israel came, and spake unto Rehoboam, saying,

Key Themes

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Source: 1 Kings 12:1