queen, her physical appearance, any emotions she experiences because of her son’s illness, or her reaction to Ahijah’s catastrophic prophecy. In the way her husband orders her around, the text hints that her marriage is unhappy and perhaps even abusive. She obeys her husband, the prophet, and God, but without any deep sense of purpose. Although she is a major participant in the chapter and the link connecting Jeroboam and Ahijah, the wife of Jeroboam herself appears flat; she lacks personal impact.