At that time Abijah the son of Jeroboam fell sick.
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Verse 1 is found in chapter 14 of 1 Kings. Abijah, Jeroboam’s son, becomes ill, and Jeroboam sends his wife disguised to consult the prophet Ahijah. Although the prophet is old and can no longer see, God reveals to him who is coming. The episode emphasizes that no disguise can hide reality from God. The son’s illness opens the way for the announcement of judgment against Jeroboam’s house.
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Compare 1 Kings 14:1 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Zu der Zeit war Abia, der Sohn Jerobeams, krank.
En aquel tiempo Abías hijo de Jeroboam cayó enfermo,
Por aquel tiempo enfermó Abías, hijo de Jeroboam.
Dans ce temps-là, Abija, fils de Jéroboam, devint malade.
IN quel tempo Abia, figliuolo di Geroboamo, infermò.
NAQUELE tempo adoeceu Abias, filho de Jeroboão.
那時, 耶羅波安 的兒子 亞比雅 病了。
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