1 Kings 12:15
Wherefore the king hearkened not unto the people; for the cause was from the Lord, that he might perform his saying, which the Lord spake by Ahijah the Shilonite unto Jeroboam the son of Nebat.
Context
This verse from 1 Kings Chapter 12 connects to 10 cross-references. Rehoboam goes to Shechem for the whole assembly to make him king; the people request relief from Solomon's heavy burdens. Rehoboam ignores the elder counselors and follows the young men's advice to make the yoke heavier—Israel rebels. Jeroboam becomes king …
Other Translations
So the king hearkened not unto the people; for it was a thing brought about of Jehovah, that he might establish his word, which Jehovah spake by Ahijah the Shilonite to Jeroboam the son of Nebat.
and the king hearkened not unto the people, for the revolution was from Jehovah, in order to establish His word that Jehovah spake by the hand of Ahijah the Shilonite unto Jeroboam son of Nebat.
So the king did not give ear to the people; and this came about by the purpose of the Lord, so that what he had said by Ahijah the Shilonite to Jeroboam, son of Nebat, might be effected.
Cross References
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But his father and his mother knew not that it was of the Lord, that he sought an occasion against …
And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he is not a man, that he should …
And Absalom and all the men of Israel said, The counsel of Hushai the Archite is better than the counsel …
Wherefore the Lord said unto Solomon, Forasmuch as this is done of thee, and thou hast not kept my covenant …
And it came to pass at that time when Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem, that the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite …
And it shall be, if thou wilt hearken unto all that I command thee, and wilt walk in my ways, …
Thus saith the Lord, Ye shall not go up, nor fight against your brethren the children of Israel: return every …
Now therefore, behold, the Lord hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of all these thy prophets, and the …
Wherefore they came again, and told him. And he said, This is the word of the Lord, which he spake …