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News reaches Jeroboam in Egyptian exile; Israel calls him back to speak with Rehoboam at Shechem.
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1 Kings 12:2-3

Jeroboam is summoned

The Kingdom Divides · 1 Kings 12

Story guide: Jeroboam receives word in Egypt, where he fled from Solomon, as messengers call him back to join Israel's appeal to Rehoboam.

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2Jeroboam son of Nebat heard the news while he was still living in Egypt, where he had fled from King Solomon.

3So they sent and called for him, and Jeroboam and all the assembly of Israel came and spoke to Rehoboam, saying,

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