1 Kings 14:16 net — He will hand Israel over to their enemies because of the sins which Jeroboam committed and which he made Israel commit.”

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"He will hand Israel over to their enemies because of the sins which Jeroboam committed and which he made Israel commit.”"

— 1 Kings 14:16, NET Bible

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1 Kings 14 — Context

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All Israel will mourn him and bury him. He is the only one in Jeroboam’s family who will receive a decent burial, for he is the only one in whom the LORD God of Israel found anything good.

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The LORD will raise up a king over Israel who will cut off Jeroboam’s dynasty. It is ready to happen!

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The LORD will attack Israel, making it like a reed that sways in the water. He will remove Israel from this good land he gave to their ancestors and scatter them beyond the Euphrates River, because they angered the LORD by making Asherah poles.

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He will hand Israel over to their enemies because of the sins which Jeroboam committed and which he made Israel commit.”

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So Jeroboam’s wife got up and went back to Tirzah. As she crossed the threshold of the house, the boy died.

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All Israel buried him and mourned for him, in keeping with the LORD’s message that he had spoken through his servant, the prophet Ahijah.

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Jeroboam’s Reign Ends The rest of the events of Jeroboam’s reign, including the details of his battles and rule, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals 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 NET Bible reads: “He will hand Israel over to their enemies because of the sins which Jeroboam committed and which he made Israel commit.””
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 (NET): “He will hand Israel over to their enemies because of the sins which Jeroboam committed and which he made Israel commit.”” 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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