1Ki 14:1 | MHM | STEP | Abijah's Sickness; the Prophet Ahijah Consulted. This section shows how Jeroboam continued to reject God, but God’s judgment began to take effect in his family. When Jeroboam’s son fell dangerously ill, Jeroboam sent his wife to the prophet Ahijah to learn what would happen to the child. This story reveals how sin brings consequences, even to those we love, and how God’s truth cannot be hidden. v. 1 : Jeroboam’s son, likely his oldest and heir, became seriously sick . Despite his royal status, he was not protected from illness. This reminds us that sickness can affect anyone, and we should use the time we have in health for good purposes. The timing of the sickness also shows God’s judgment beginning to touch Jeroboam’s family, as his sin had already profaned the priesthood (1 Kings 13:33 ).

‏ 1 Kings 14:1

Abijah's Sickness; the Prophet Ahijah Consulted.

This section shows how Jeroboam continued to reject God, but God’s judgment began to take effect in his family. When Jeroboam’s son fell dangerously ill, Jeroboam sent his wife to the prophet Ahijah to learn what would happen to the child. This story reveals how sin brings consequences, even to those we love, and how God’s truth cannot be hidden.

v. 1: Jeroboam’s son, likely his oldest and heir, became seriously sick . Despite his royal status, he was not protected from illness. This reminds us that sickness can affect anyone, and we should use the time we have in health for good purposes. The timing of the sickness also shows God’s judgment beginning to touch Jeroboam’s family, as his sin had already profaned the priesthood (1 Kings 13:33 ^a).