1 Kings 11:26
“And Jeroboam the son of Nebat, an Ephrathite of Zereda, Solomon’s servant, whose mother’s name was Zeruah, a widow woman, even he lifted up his hand against the king.”
What does 1 Kings 11:26 mean?
1 Kings 11:26 (KJV) says, "And Jeroboam the son of Nebat, an Ephrathite of Zereda, Solomon's servant, whose mother's name was Zeruah, a widow woman, even he lifted up his hand against the king." This verse is an integral part of the story of Jeroboam and his rise to power, which…
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**Introduction** The story of Jeroboam, as described in 1 Kings 11:26, presents a dramatic illustration of human ambition, rebellion, and the complexities of God's plan. In the King James Version, we read: "And Jeroboam the son of Nebat, an Ephrathite of Zereda, Solomon's…
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O Heavenly Father, Maker of the heavens and the earth, into Your presence I humbly come as I meditate upon the story of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, whose actions and decisions profoundly affected the course of Israel’s history. Father, You have preserved these accounts in Your…
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