But I will take the kingdom out of his son’s hand, and will give it unto thee, even ten tribes.
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Interpretation
In telling the reason why God rent the kingdom from the house of Solomon, Ahijah warned Jeroboam to take heed of sinning away his preferment. Yet the house of David must be supported; out of it the Messiah would arise.
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This thought runs through 1 Kings 11:34-38.