1 Kings 14:1

CHAPTER XIV

Abijah, son of Jeroboam, falls sick, 1.

Jeroboam sends his wife disguised to Ahijah the prophet, and

with her a present, to inquire concerning his son, 2-4.

Ahijah discovers her by a Divine intimation and delivers to her

a heavy message concerning the destruction of Jeroboam's house,

and the death of her son, 5-16.

The child dies, according to the prediction of Ahijah, 17.

Jeroboam's reign and death, 18-20.

Rehoboam's bad reign, and the apostasy of Judah, 21-24.

Shishak, king of Egypt, invades Judea, spoils the temple, and

takes away the golden shields made by Solomon; instead of which

Rehoboam makes others of brass, 25-28.

Rehoboam's reign and death, 29-31.

NOTES ON CHAP. XIV

Verse 1 Kings 14:1. Abijah - fell sick] This was but a prelude to the miseries which fell on the house of Jeroboam; but it was another merciful warning, intended to turn him from his idolatry and wickedness.