1 Kings 11:40

Solomon sought therefore to kill Jeroboam. And Jeroboam arose, and fled into Egypt, unto Shishak king of Egypt, and was in Egypt until the death of Solomon.

Cross-reference

1 Kings 14:25 Historical context

In 1 Kings 14:25, Shishak, the same Egyptian king Jeroboam fled to, invades Judah — a direct consequence of the refuge.

1 Kings 14:26 Historical context

1 Kings 14:26 details Shishak’s plunder of temple treasures, continuing the invasion narrative from the same Egyptian king.

1 Kings 12:2 Historical context

1 Kings 12:2 records Jeroboam’s return from Egypt after Solomon’s death, directly following his flight.

2 Chronicles 12:2–9 Historical context

2 Chronicles 12:2-9 gives the parallel account of Shishak’s invasion, adding Judah’s unfaithfulness as cause.

Proverbs 21:30 Related theme

Proverbs 21:30 states no plan can succeed against the Lord—Solomon's assassination attempt on Jeroboam was futile against God's decree that Jeroboam would rule.

Isaiah 14:24–27 Related theme

Isaiah 14:24-27 declares God's plan stands unthwarted—Solomon's plot against Jeroboam could not prevent God's purpose for him to become king.

Isaiah 46:10 Related theme

Isaiah 46:10 affirms God's purpose will be accomplished—Solomon's attempt to kill Jeroboam could not override God's declared will.

Lamentations 3:37 Related theme

Lamentations 3:37 asks who can make anything happen without the Lord's decree—Solomon's human effort to kill Jeroboam was powerless against God's sovereign plan.

2 Chronicles 10:2 Historical context

2 Chronicles 10:2 parallels 1 Kings 12:2, noting Jeroboam’s return from Egypt after hearing of Solomon’s death.

Matthew 2:20 shows Jesus’ return from Egypt after Herod’s death, mirroring Jeroboam’s escape and return as a typological pattern.