1 Kings 11:40

Arabic Simplified (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

وَحَاوَلَ سُلَيْمَانُ أنْ يَقْتُلَ يَرُبْعَامَ، لَكِنَّهُ هَرَبَ إلَى مِصْرٍ. لَجَأ يَرُبْعَامُ إلَى شِيشَقَّ مَلِكِ مِصْرٍ. وَبَقِيَ هُنَاكَ إلَى أنْ مَاتَ سُلَيْمَانُ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes how King Solomon wanted to harm Jeroboam, so Jeroboam fled to Egypt to seek protection from King Shishak until Solomon died. It shows the political tensions between Solomon and Jeroboam.

Explained for Children

Imagine if you had a friend who got into trouble with a bigger kid. To stay safe, your friend runs to a neighbor's house until the bigger kid moves away. That's what Jeroboam did to avoid trouble with Solomon.

Historical Background

The book of 1 Kings was written by multiple authors, possibly including Jeremiah, around 560 BC. It was written for the Jewish people in exile to remind them of their history and the consequences of their actions. The events described here took place around 930 BC during the reign of King Solomon.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, we might see a similar scenario when someone faces threats from a powerful person and seeks refuge elsewhere until the threat passes. This can apply to political exiles or individuals escaping dangerous situations.

Topics

• politics
• exile
• protection
• conflict
• leadership
• safety

Related Verses

• 1 Kings 12:20
• 1 Kings 14:25
• 1 Kings 15:15
• 2 Chronicles 12:2
• Matthew 2:13

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Jeroboam flee to Egypt instead of another place?

Jeroboam likely chose Egypt because it was a powerful nation with a stable government, providing a safe haven from Solomon's reach.

How long was Jeroboam in Egypt?

Jeroboam stayed in Egypt until Solomon's death, which lasted around seven years.

What was the relationship between Egypt and Israel at that time?

The relationship between Egypt and Israel was complex, but Egypt provided refuge to Jeroboam, indicating some form of diplomatic or strategic alliance.

What happened to Jeroboam after Solomon died?

After Solomon died, Jeroboam returned from Egypt and became the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel.