1 Kings 12:2
1 Kings · Old Testament · Chapter 12
“And it came to pass, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who was yet in Egypt, heard of it, (for he was fled from the presence of king Solomon, and Jeroboam dwelt in Egypt;)”1 Kings 12:2
What Does 1 Kings 12:2 Mean?
1 Kings 12:2 is found in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 12, verse 2 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 4 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (4)
These passages are connected to 1 Kings 12:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
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.”1 Kings 11:40“Solomon sought therefore to kill Jeroboam. And Jeroboam arose, and fled into Egypt, unto Shishak king of Egypt, and was in Egypt until the death of Solomon.”2 Chronicles 10:2“And it came to pass, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who was in Egypt, whither he had fled from the presence of Solomon the king, heard it, that Jeroboam returned out of Egypt.”Proverbs 26:21“As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.”
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