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1 Kings 14:2

1 Kings 14:1 kjv — At that time Abijah the son of Jeroboam fell sick.

King James Version

"At that time Abijah the son of Jeroboam fell sick."

— 1 Kings 14:1, King James Version

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1 Kings 14 — Context

1

At that time Abijah the son of Jeroboam fell sick.

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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.

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And take with thee ten loaves, and cracknels, and a cruse of honey, and go to him: he shall tell thee what shall become of the child.

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And 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.

1 Kings 14:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 14:1 say?
1 Kings 14:1 in the King James Version reads: “At that time Abijah the son of Jeroboam fell sick.”
Where is 1 Kings 14:1 in the Bible?
1 Kings 14:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 14, verse 1.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 14:1.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 14:1 in?
1 Kings 14:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 14:1?
1 Kings 14:1 reads (KJV): “At that time Abijah the son of Jeroboam fell sick.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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