1 Kings 14:16 cpdv — And the Lord will hand over Israel, because of the sins of Jeroboam, who has sinned and caused Israel to sin.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the Lord will hand over Israel, because of the sins of Jeroboam, who has sinned and caused Israel to sin.” "

— 1 Kings 14:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Kings 14 — Context

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And all of Israel will mourn him, and will bury him. For he alone of Jeroboam shall be brought into a sepulcher. For concerning him, there has been found a good word from the Lord, the God of Israel, in the house of Jeroboam.

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But the Lord has appointed for himself a king over Israel, who will strike down the house of Jeroboam, in this day and in this time.

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And the Lord God shall strike Israel, just as a reed is usually shaken in the water. And he will uproot Israel from this good land, which he gave to their fathers. And he will winnow them beyond the river. For they have made for themselves sacred groves, so that they have provoked the Lord.

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And the Lord will hand over Israel, because of the sins of Jeroboam, who has sinned and caused Israel to sin.”

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And so, the wife of Jeroboam rose up, and she went away. And she arrived at Tirzah. And as she was entering the threshold of the house, the boy died.

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And they buried him, and all of Israel mourned for him, in accord with the word of the Lord, which he spoke by the hand of his servant Ahijah, the prophet.

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Now the rest of the words of Jeroboam, the manner in which he fought, and the manner in which he reigned, behold, these were written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Israel.

1 Kings 14:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 14:16 say?
1 Kings 14:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the Lord will hand over Israel, because of the sins of Jeroboam, who has sinned and caused Israel to sin.” ”
Where is 1 Kings 14:16 in the Bible?
1 Kings 14:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 14, verse 16.
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 14:16.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 14:16 in?
1 Kings 14:16 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 14:16?
1 Kings 14:16 reads (CPDV): “And the Lord will hand over Israel, because of the sins of Jeroboam, who has sinned and caused Israel to sin.” ” 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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