So the king did not listen to the people; for the turn of events was from God, that the Lord might fulfill His word, which He had spoken by the hand of Ahijah the Shilonite to Jeroboam the son of Nebat.
The turn of events was from God. God is Sovereign over all. And yet, His sovereignty does not negate our choices. King Rehoboam foolishly decided to take the advice of the young men around him, and come down hard on his subjects. He made that decision. The Lord sealed the deal, so to speak. How do God’s sovereignty and human responsibility coincide? It is ultimately a mystery.
