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Jeroboam's Wife Seeks Prophecy
- Jeroboam's wife was sent to the prophet Ahijah to ask about their sick son, showing desperation despite Jeroboam's idolatry.
- Even kings and wealthy people face illness and turn to God in crisis.
True Worship in Desperation
- Jeroboam did not turn to his own temples or priests during crisis; instead, he sought the true prophet.
- In desperate times, people often abandon preferences and turn back to the authentic worship of God.
Idolatry Provokes God's Anger
- Jeroboam did evil by making other gods and images, provoking God's anger, ultimately leading to his downfall.
- God's love tolerates no rivals, and idolatry breaks the covenant with Him.