Jeroboam, the son of Nebat, had previously fled to Egypt to escape King Solomon's anger. Solomon had recognized Jeroboam's potential threat to his reign due to a prophecy that Jeroboam would rule over ten tribes of Israel. After Solomon's death, the political climate in Israel shifted, prompting Jeroboam to return. His return was not just a personal decision but a fulfillment of a larger divine plan that had been set in motion. The division of the kingdom into Israel and Judah was a significant turning point, influenced by Jeroboam's leadership and the people's dissatisfaction with Solomon's successor, Rehoboam. This moment underscores the complexities of leadership and the consequences of decisions made by those in power. It also reflects the broader theme of God's sovereignty in guiding the course of history, even through human actions and decisions. Jeroboam's return is a reminder of how individual choices can align with divine purposes, impacting entire nations.
When Jeroboam son of Nebat heard this (he was still in Egypt, where he had fled from King Solomon), he returned from Egypt.
1 Kings 12:2
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