Reproof: Ahijah
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Ahijah, a prophet from Shiloh, plays a significant role in the biblical narrative, particularly in the context of reproof and divine judgment. His account is primarily found in the books of 1 Kings and 2 Chronicles, where he serves as a mouthpiece for God's messages to the kings of Israel.

Background and Role

Ahijah the Shilonite is first introduced in 1 Kings 11:29-39. He is known for his prophetic encounter with Jeroboam, the son of Nebat. During this encounter, Ahijah delivers a pivotal prophecy that would alter the course of Israel's history. Clad in a new cloak, Ahijah meets Jeroboam on the road and tears the cloak into twelve pieces, symbolically representing the twelve tribes of Israel. He then gives ten pieces to Jeroboam, signifying that God would tear the kingdom from Solomon's hand and give ten tribes to Jeroboam. This act of reproof against Solomon's idolatry and disobedience underscores Ahijah's role as a divine messenger of judgment.

Reproof and Prophecy

Ahijah's prophecy serves as a reproof not only to Solomon but also to the entire nation of Israel. It highlights the consequences of turning away from God's commandments. The Berean Standard Bible records Ahijah's words in 1 Kings 11:31-33: "Take ten pieces for yourself, for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: 'Behold, I will tear the kingdom out of the hand of Solomon and give you ten tribes. But for the sake of My servant David and the city of Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, he will have one tribe. For they have forsaken Me and worshiped Ashtoreth the goddess of the Sidonians, Chemosh the god of Moab, and Milcom the god of the Ammonites. They have not walked in My ways, nor done what is right in My eyes, nor kept My statutes and judgments as David did.'"

This reproof is a direct consequence of the nation's idolatry and serves as a warning to future generations about the importance of faithfulness to God.

Further Reproof to Jeroboam

Ahijah's role as a reprover continues in 1 Kings 14, where he delivers another message of judgment, this time to Jeroboam himself. After Jeroboam's wife disguises herself to seek counsel from Ahijah regarding their ill son, the prophet, though blind with age, recognizes her and delivers a harsh reproof. In 1 Kings 14:7-9 , Ahijah declares: "Go, tell Jeroboam that this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: 'I raised you up from among the people and appointed you ruler over My people Israel. I tore the kingdom away from the house of David and gave it to you. But you have not been like My servant David, who kept My commandments and followed Me with all his heart, doing only what was right in My eyes. You have done more evil than all who were before you. You have made for yourself other gods and molten images to provoke Me to anger, and you have cast Me behind your back.'"

This reproof underscores the seriousness of Jeroboam's sin and the inevitable judgment that would follow. Ahijah's message is a reminder of the covenantal relationship between God and His people, emphasizing the need for obedience and the dire consequences of rebellion.

Legacy of Reproof

Ahijah's prophetic ministry is marked by his unwavering commitment to delivering God's messages of reproof and judgment. His interactions with both Solomon and Jeroboam highlight the role of prophets in calling leaders and nations back to covenant faithfulness. Ahijah's reproofs serve as a testament to the enduring principle that God holds His people accountable for their actions, urging them to return to Him with sincere hearts.
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1 Kings 14:7-11
Go, tell Jeroboam, Thus said the LORD God of Israel, For as much as I exalted you from among the people, and made you prince over my people Israel,
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The Judicial Severity of Christ and the Tenderness of the Creator ...
... [4862] If one failed in this duty of reproof, he in ... disaffected nine tribes, [4886]
which, having been alienated [4887] by the prophet Ahijah, [4888] Jeroboam ...
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National Apostasy
... unto the saying of the Lord, which He spake by His servant Ahijah the Shilonite ... to
the apostate king and the people, but in vain were these words of reproof. ...
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The New Testament view of the Old Testament
... Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for
{11} correction, for instruction which is in ... the prophecy of Ahijah, ... ...
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The Sermon on the Mount - the Kingdom of Christ and Rabbinic ...
... I wonder if there is any one in this generation who would take reproof. ... world, nay,
that if Abraham were reluctant, he (Simon) would take Ahijah the Shilonite ...
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Resources
Do Proverbs 26:4 and 26:5 contradict? How can both verses be true? | GotQuestions.org

What are the different theories of biblical inspiration? | GotQuestions.org

What does it mean that the Holy Spirit will convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment? | GotQuestions.org

Reproof: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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Reproof

Reproof of Those Who offend, a Warning to Others

Reproof: A Proof of Faithful Friendship

Reproof: Ahijah

Reproof: Attention to a Proof of Prudence

Reproof: Christ Gives, in Love

Reproof: Christ Sent to Give

Reproof: Contempt of, Leads to Remorse

Reproof: Daniel

Reproof: Declared to Be: An Excellent Oil

Reproof: Declared to Be: Better than Secret Love

Reproof: Declared to Be: Better than the Praise of Fools

Reproof: Declared to Be: More Profitable to Saints, than Stripes to a Fool

Reproof: Despised by Ahab

Reproof: Despised by Asa

Reproof: Despised by Herodias

Reproof: Despised by the Israelites

Reproof: Despised by the Jewish Leaders

Reproof: Despised by the People of Nazareth

Reproof: Elijah

Reproof: Elisha

Reproof: Eventually Brings More Respect than Flattery

Reproof: Faithfulness in a Prophet of Judah, of Jeroboam

Reproof: Faithfulness in Amos, of the Israelites

Reproof: Faithfulness in Azariah, of Asa

Reproof: Faithfulness in Azariah, of Uzziah

Reproof: Faithfulness in Daniel, of Belshazzar

Reproof: Faithfulness in Daniel, of Nebuchadnezzar

Reproof: Faithfulness in Elijah, of Ahab

Reproof: Faithfulness in Elijah, of Ahaziah

Reproof: Faithfulness in Elisha, of Gehazi

Reproof: Faithfulness in Elisha, of Hazael

Reproof: Faithfulness in Elisha, of Jehoram

Reproof: Faithfulness in Elisha, of Jeroboam

Reproof: Faithfulness in Ezra, of the Men of Judah and Benjamin

Reproof: Faithfulness in Hanani, of Asa

Reproof: Faithfulness in Isaiah, of Hezekiah

Reproof: Faithfulness in Israelites, of the Tribe of Benjamin

Reproof: Faithfulness in Israelites, of the Two and One-Half Tribes

Reproof: Faithfulness in Jehoash, of Jehoiada

Reproof: Faithfulness in Jehu, of Jehoshaphat

Reproof: Faithfulness in Jeremiah, of the Cities of Judah

Reproof: Faithfulness in Jesus

Reproof: Faithfulness in Jesus, of the Pharisees

Reproof: Faithfulness in Jesus, of the Scribes and Pharisees

Reproof: Faithfulness in Joab, of David

Reproof: Faithfulness in John the Baptist, of Herod Antipas

Reproof: Faithfulness in John the Baptist, of the Jews

Reproof: Faithfulness in Jonathan, of Saul

Reproof: Faithfulness in Micaiah, of Ahab

Reproof: Faithfulness in Moses, of Eleazar

Reproof: Faithfulness in Moses, of Korah

Reproof: Faithfulness in Moses, of Pharaoh

Reproof: Faithfulness in Moses, of the Israelites

Reproof: Faithfulness in Nathan, of David

Reproof: Faithfulness in Nehemiah, of the Corruptions in the Temple, and of the Violation of the Sabbath

Reproof: Faithfulness in Nehemiah, of the Jews

Reproof: Faithfulness in Oded, of the People of Samaria

Reproof: Faithfulness In of the Barren Fig Tree

Reproof: Faithfulness In of the King's Feast

Reproof: Faithfulness In of the Two Sons

Reproof: Faithfulness In of the Vineyard

Reproof: Faithfulness in Paul and Silas, of the Magistrates of Philippi

Reproof: Faithfulness in Paul, of Ananias, the High Priest

Reproof: Faithfulness in Paul, of Elymas (Bar-Jesus), the Sorcerer

Reproof: Faithfulness in Peter, of Simon, the Sorcerer

Reproof: Faithfulness in Samuel, of Saul

Reproof: Faithfulness in Shemaiah, of Rehoboam

Reproof: Faithfulness in Stephen, of the High Priest

Reproof: Faithfulness in The Prophet Gad, of David

Reproof: Faithfulness in The Withering of the Fig Tree

Reproof: Faithfulness in Zechariah, of the Princes of Judah

Reproof: General Scriptures Concerning

Reproof: God Gives Reproof to his own Children

Reproof: God Gives, to the Wicked

Reproof: Hanani

Reproof: Hatred of, a Proof of Brutishness

Reproof: Hatred of, Leads to Destruction

Reproof: Hypocrites not Qualified to Give

Reproof: Joab

Reproof: John the Baptist

Reproof: Leads to Happiness

Reproof: Leads to Honor

Reproof: Leads to Knowledge

Reproof: Leads to Understanding

Reproof: Leads to Wisdom

Reproof: Ministers are Empowered to Give

Reproof: Ministers are Sent to Give

Reproof: Ministers should Give with all Authority

Reproof: Ministers should Give with Christian Love

Reproof: Ministers should Give with Longsuffering

Reproof: Ministers should Give: Fearlessly

Reproof: Ministers should Give: Openly

Reproof: Ministers should Give: Sharply, If Necessary

Reproof: Ministers should Give: Unreservedly

Reproof: Nathan

Reproof: On Account of Fearfulness

Reproof: On Account of Hardness of Heart

Reproof: On Account of Hypocrisy

Reproof: On Account of Impenitence

Reproof: On Account of not Understanding

Reproof: On Account of Oppressing out Brethren

Reproof: On Account of Reviling Christ

Reproof: On Account of Sinful Practices

Reproof: On Account of Unbelief

Reproof: On Account of Unruly Conduct

Reproof: On Account of Vain Boasting

Reproof: Paul

Reproof: Peter

Reproof: Rejection of, Leads to Error

Reproof: Saints should Delight in Those Who Give

Reproof: Saints should Give

Reproof: Saints should Give No Occasion For

Reproof: Saints should Love Those Who Give

Reproof: Saints should Receive Kindly

Reproof: Samuel

Reproof: Shemaiah

Reproof: Stephen

Reproof: The Holy Spirit Gives

Reproof: The Scriptures are Profitable For

Reproof: They Who Give, are Hated by Scorners

Reproof: when from God is Despised by the Wicked

Reproof: when from God is for Correction

Reproof: when from God: Pray That It be not be in Anger

Reproof: when from God: should be Accompanied by Exhortation to Repentance

Reproof: when from God: should not Discourage Saints

Reproof: Zechariah

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Reproof: A Proof of Faithful Friendship
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