Discovery Box1 Kings 14:7-8 
Context14:7 Go, tell Jeroboam, ‘This is what the Lord God of Israel says: “I raised you up 1 from among the people and made you ruler over my people Israel. 14:8 I tore the kingdom away from the Davidic dynasty and gave it to you. But you are not like my servant David, who kept my commandments and followed me wholeheartedly by doing only what I approve. 2
1 Kings 14:14
Context14:14 The Lord will raise up a king over Israel who will cut off Jeroboam’s dynasty. 3 It is ready to happen! 4
1 tn The Hebrew text has “because” at the beginning of the sentence. In the Hebrew text vv. 7-11 are one long sentence comprised of a causal clause giving the reason for divine punishment (vv. 7-9) and the main clause announcing the punishment (vv. 10-11). The translation divides this lengthy sentence for stylistic reasons.
2 tn Heb “what was right in my eyes.”
3 tn Heb “house.”
4 tn Heb “This is the day. What also now?” The precise meaning of the second half of the statement is uncertain.
