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24 this message of the Eternal: “Do not wage war against your brothers, the Israelites. Every warrior should put down his sword and spear without further delay and return to his home. This change in power is from Me.”

They honored the message of warning from the Eternal, returned to their homes, and did exactly as He had instructed them to do.

25 In Israel Jeroboam fortified Shechem in the hilly land of Ephraim. He lived there for a time, then he took on another project and fortified Penuel.

Jeroboam (in his heart): 26 It is possible that the kingdom might return to the house of David.

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