Summary: Prophet Ahijah, meeting Jeroboam, tore his cloak into twelve pieces, symbolizing Israel's division. He prophesied Jeroboam would rule ten tribes, leaving one for David's lineage, marking the start of a lasting rebellion against David's house.
Jeroboam left Jerusalem, and the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite met him on the road. The two were alone in the area, and the prophet was wearing a new cloak.
Ahijah took off his new cloak, tore it into twelve pieces, and said to Jeroboam: “Take ten pieces for yourself; the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I will tear away the kingdom from Solomon’s grasp and will give you ten of the tribes. One tribe shall remain to him for the sake of David my servant and of Jerusalem, the city I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel.’”
Israel went into rebellion against David’s house to this day.
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