1 Kings 14:2

And Jeroboam said to his wife, Arise, I pray thee, and disguise thyself, that thou be not known to be the wife of Jeroboam; and get thee to Shiloh: behold, there is Ahijah the prophet, which told me that I should be king over this people.

Cross-reference

In 1 Kings 14:5, God tells Ahijah that Jeroboam's wife will come disguised, confirming that the disguise is known to God.

In 1 Kings 14:6, Ahijah hears her footsteps and calls her in, continuing the same narrative.

1 Kings 11:29–38 Historical context

1 Kings 11:29-38 records Ahijah's earlier prophecy to Jeroboam, setting the context for why he seeks a word now.

In 1 Kings 22:30, Ahab also disguises himself in battle—another king using deception to avoid harm.

In 1 Samuel 28:8, Saul disguises himself when consulting a medium—a similar deceptive tactic.

In 2 Samuel 14:2, Joab stages a disguise for a woman to plead—another use of disguise to manipulate.

2 Chronicles 18:29 parallels Ahab's disguise in the same battle narrative—identical event.

Luke 12:2 Contrast

Luke 12:2 declares that all hidden things will be revealed—contrasting Jeroboam's attempt at secrecy.

Jeremiah 21:2 shows a king sending messengers to inquire of the Lord through a prophet, similar to Jeroboam sending his wife.