1 Kings 11:29-39

The Message of Ahijah.

As Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem with his commission from Solomon to rule as his lieutenant over the house of Joseph, meditating how he might use his fortune to construct a throne, he was met by Ahijah the Shilonite, who accosted him in a manner agreeable to his ambition. In the message of Ahijah we have—

I. A PROPHECY .

1 . This was expressed in sign .

2 . The prophecy also is expressed in words ( 1 Kings 11:31-39 ).

II. ITS REASONS . These are expressed and implied.

1 . The sin of Solomon is specified ( 1 Kings 11:31 , 1 Kings 11:33 ).

2 . The piety of David is remembered .

3 . The Scriptures must be fulfilled .

4 . No mention is made of any goodness in Jeroboam .