1 Kings 13:34
“And this thing became sin unto the house of Jeroboam, even to cut it off, and to destroy it from off the face of the earth.”

What does 1 Kings 13:34 mean?
The verse 1 Kings 13:34 in the King James Version of the Bible reads: "And this thing became sin unto the house of Jeroboam, even to cut it off, and to destroy it from off the face of the earth." This verse comes at the end of 1 Kings 13, which tells the story of a man of God…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Consequences of Compromise: A Lesson from Jeroboam
In the annals of biblical history, few stories are as sobering and revealing as that of Jeroboam, the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel. The reference to 1 Kings 13:34 poignantly encapsulates the spiritual downfall that ensued from decisions rooted in compromise…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Redemption: Breaking the Chains of Sin and Idolatry
Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am reminded of the sobering truth found in Your Word, specifically in 1 Kings 13:34, which declares, "And this thing became sin unto the house of Jeroboam, even to cut it off, and to destroy it from off the face of the earth." Lord…
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