1 Kings 14:7-11
14:7 a God had blessed Jeroboam and established him as ruler in Israel (see study note on 1:35). However, Jeroboam abused God’s appointment with his false religion.Summary for 1Kgs 14:8-9: 14:8-9 b Unlike David, who genuinely repented of his sins (2 Sam 12:13 c; Ps 51:2-4 d), Jeroboam exceeded his predecessors in doing evil. Despite clear evidence of God’s displeasure and coming judgment (1 Kgs 13:33 e), he failed to turn from his ways. His sin would bring grave consequences to his family and descendants (13:34 f; 14:10-11 g, 14 h) and, ultimately, to the whole northern kingdom (14:16 i).
• gold calves: see 12:26-30 j.
14:11 k eaten by dogs: This message of judgment for Jeroboam’s family followed the legal curses pronounced for unfaithfulness (Deut 28:26 l; see 1 Kgs 16:4 m; 21:23 n; 2 Kgs 9:35-37 o).
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