1 Kings 11
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 11 of 22
Chapter Summary
Solomon's wives and concubines. In his old age they draw him to idolatry. Solomon's adversaries were Hadad, Rezon, in Damascus, Jeroboam, to whom Ahijah prophesied.
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People & Context
Aging king of Israel whose foreign wives turn his heart to idols; Jehovah pledges to tear the kingdom away
Son of Nebat, Solomon's officer over the house of Joseph; told by Ahijah he will rule ten tribes
Shilonite prophet who tears a new garment in twelve pieces, giving Jeroboam ten as a sign
Edomite of royal seed who fled to Egypt as a child and rose as an adversary to Solomon
Son of Eliada who fled Hadadezer, seized Damascus, and reigned as an adversary over Syria
Solomon's father, the faithful standard against whom Solomon's divided heart is measured
Timeline
Contrary to God's command, Solomon loves and clings to 700 foreign wives (princesses) and 300 concubines from surrounding nations.
1 Kings 11:1-3In his old age, Solomon's wives turn his heart to serve other gods, such as Ashtoreth, Milcom, Chemosh, and Molech, and he builds high places for them.
1 Kings 11:4-8Angry at Solomon's idolatry, Jehovah tells him that the kingdom will be torn from his son and given to his servant, leaving only one tribe for the sake of David and Jerusalem.
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