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Jeroboam's wife did as instructed; she arose and went to Shiloh and arrived at Ahijah's house. Now Ahijah could not see, for his eyes were dim because of his age. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 14:4? 2. Why did Jeroboam's wife disguise herself according to 1 Kings 14:4? 3. How does 1 Kings 14:4 demonstrate God's omniscience and sovereignty? 4. What can we learn about deception from 1 Kings 14:4? 5. How does 1 Kings 14:4 connect to Proverbs 15:3 about God's awareness? 6. How can we apply the lesson of honesty from 1 Kings 14:4 today? 7. Why did Jeroboam's wife disguise herself in 1 Kings 14:4? 8. What does Ahijah's blindness symbolize in 1 Kings 14:4? 9. How does 1 Kings 14:4 reflect God's judgment on Jeroboam's house? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 14? 11. How could Ahijah, who was nearly blind (1 Kings 14:4–5), immediately recognize Jeroboam’s wife in disguise? 12. How can this narrative be reconciled with other biblical or historical records that appear to contradict 1 Kings 14? 13. If the child's death was punishment for Jeroboam's sins (1 Kings 14:12-13), doesn't this conflict with the idea of individual accountability? 14. Who was Ahijah in the Bible? Discussion Questions 1. How does Jeroboam’s decision to send his wife in disguise reflect his spiritual state and relationship with God? 2. In what ways can we be tempted to "disguise" our true intentions before God, and how can we overcome this tendency? 3. How does Ahijah’s physical blindness contrast with his spiritual insight, and what does this teach us about the nature of true wisdom? 4. What are some modern-day examples of idolatry, and how can we guard against them in our own lives? 5. How can we apply the lesson of faithfulness in adversity from Ahijah’s life to our current circumstances? 1 Kings 14 Bible Study Questions 1. How does the prophecy of Ahijah manifest the theme of God's sovereignty? 2. Discuss the role of idolatry in the downfalls of Jeroboam and Rehoboam. How is this relevant in our lives today? 3. How did Jeroboam respond to his son’s sickness? What does this tell you about his relationship with God? 4. Reflect on the prophecy against Jeroboam. What lesson about personal accountability can we learn from this? 5. Why did God allow Shishak to invade Jerusalem? What does this tell us about the consequences of sin? 6. How do you interpret Rehoboam replacing the golden shields with bronze ones? 7. What role does obedience play in a relationship with God, according to 1 Kings 14? 8. How does the downfall of Jeroboam and Rehoboam serve as a warning for us today? 9. What lessons can leaders today learn from the reigns of Jeroboam and Rehoboam? 10. How does this chapter highlight the implications of turning away from God? 11. What does this chapter teach about the impact of our actions on our descendants? 12. How does God's judgment on Jeroboam reflect His righteousness? 13. Discuss the significance of Ahijah's blindness in this chapter. 14. In what ways have you seen the consequences of sin play out in contemporary society? 15. How might the events in 1 Kings 14 guide Christians in their political engagement? 16. What is the significance of the wife of Jeroboam going in disguise to see Ahijah? 17. How does 1 Kings 14 inspire you to cultivate a faithful relationship with God? 18. How might the consequences of idolatry in 1 Kings 14 be paralleled with modern-day distractions from God? 19. Compare and contrast the leadership styles and outcomes of Jeroboam and Rehoboam. 20. Reflect on the prophecy and its fulfillment in this chapter. How does it deepen your understanding of God's omnipotence? Links 1 Kings 14:4 NIV 1 Kings 14:4 NLT 1 Kings 14:4 ESV 1 Kings 14:4 NASB 1 Kings 14:4 KJV 1 Kings 14:4 Commentaries Bible Hub