Joe: Alright, so what's going on in 1 Kings 14?

Bible Expert: Well, Joe, 1 Kings 14 tells us about King Jeroboam's son Abijah who becomes ill and Jeroboam sends his wife to the prophet Ahijah to find out what the illness is. Ahijah reveals that Abijah is going to die and that God is going to punish Jeroboam and his family.

Joe: Whoa, that's harsh! So what happens next?

Bible Expert: After Abijah dies, Jeroboam's wife goes to Ahijah and tells him that Jeroboam wants to know what God's plans are for the kingdom. Ahijah reveals that God will take the kingdom away from Jeroboam and give it to his servant, Rehoboam.

Joe: Interesting. So what does Jeroboam do?

Bible Expert: Jeroboam attempts to strengthen his position by building two golden calves and setting up altars to worship them. He also appoints priests to serve at the altars, which is something God had forbidden.

Joe: So what happens to Jeroboam?

Bible Expert: God sends a prophet to confront Jeroboam and punish him for his disobedience. The prophet tells Jeroboam that God will take away his kingdom and that none of his descendants will ever sit on the throne. The prophecy is fulfilled and Jeroboam's kingdom is overthrown.