1 Kings 11:10
New International Version
Although he had forbidden Solomon to follow other gods, Solomon did not keep the LORD’s command.

New Living Translation
He had warned Solomon specifically about worshiping other gods, but Solomon did not listen to the LORD’s command.

English Standard Version
and had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods. But he did not keep what the LORD commanded.

Berean Standard Bible
Although He had warned Solomon explicitly not to follow other gods, Solomon did not keep the LORD’s command.

King James Bible
And had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods: but he kept not that which the LORD commanded.

New King James Version
and had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods; but he did not keep what the LORD had commanded.

New American Standard Bible
and had commanded him regarding this thing, that he was not to follow other gods; but he did not comply with what the LORD had commanded.

NASB 1995
and had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods; but he did not observe what the LORD had commanded.

NASB 1977
and had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods; but he did not observe what the LORD had commanded.

Legacy Standard Bible
and had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not walk after other gods; but he did not keep what Yahweh had commanded.

Amplified Bible
and had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not follow other gods; but he did not observe (remember, obey) what the LORD had commanded.

Christian Standard Bible
He had commanded him about this, so that he would not follow other gods, but Solomon did not do what the LORD had commanded.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He had commanded him about this, so that he would not follow other gods, but Solomon did not do what the LORD had commanded.

American Standard Version
and had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods: but he kept not that which Jehovah commanded.

English Revised Version
and had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods: but he kept not that which the LORD commanded.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
God had given him commands about this. [He told him] not to follow other gods. But Solomon did not obey God's command.

International Standard Version
and warned him about this so he would not pursue other gods. But he did not obey what the LORD had commanded,

Majority Standard Bible
Although He had warned Solomon explicitly not to follow other gods, Solomon did not keep the LORD’s command.

NET Bible
and had warned him about this very thing, so that he would not follow other gods. But he did not obey the LORD's command.

New Heart English Bible
and had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods. But he did not obey that which the LORD commanded.

Webster's Bible Translation
And had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods: but he kept not that which the LORD commanded.

World English Bible
and had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods; but he didn’t keep that which Yahweh commanded.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and given a charge to him concerning this thing, not to go after other gods; and he has not kept that which YHWH commanded,

Young's Literal Translation
and given a charge unto him concerning this thing, not to go after other gods; and he hath not kept that which Jehovah commanded,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he commanded him concerning this word not to go after other gods: and he watched not what Jehovah commanded.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not follow strange gods: but he kept not the things which the Lord commanded him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and who had instructed him about this matter, lest he follow strange gods. But he did not observe what the Lord commanded to him.

New American Bible
and commanded him not to do this very thing, not to follow other gods. But he did not observe what the LORD commanded.

New Revised Standard Version
and had commanded him concerning this matter, that he should not follow other gods; but he did not observe what the LORD commanded.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods; but he kept not that which the LORD commanded him.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he commanded him about this matter, that he would not go after the gods of the Gentiles, and he did not keep the thing that LORD JEHOVAH commanded him.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods; but he kept not that which the LORD commanded.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and charged him concerning this matter, by no means to go after other gods, but to take heed to do what the Lord God commanded him; neither was his heart perfect with the Lord, according to the heart of David his father.

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Context
God's Anger Against Solomon
9Now the LORD grew angry with Solomon, because his heart had turned away from the LORD, the God of Israel, who had appeared to him twice. 10Although He had warned Solomon explicitly not to follow other gods, Solomon did not keep the LORD’s command. 11Then the LORD said to Solomon, “Because you have done this and have not kept My covenant and My statutes, which I have commanded you, I will tear the kingdom away from you and give it to your servant.…

Cross References
Deuteronomy 17:17
He must not take many wives for himself, lest his heart go astray. He must not accumulate for himself large amounts of silver and gold.

Exodus 20:3
You shall have no other gods before Me.

1 Kings 3:14
So if you walk in My ways and keep My statutes and commandments, just as your father David did, I will prolong your days.”

1 Kings 9:6-9
But if indeed you or your sons turn away from following Me and do not keep the commandments and statutes I have set before you, and if you go off to serve and worship other gods, / then I will cut off Israel from the land that I have given them, and I will banish from My presence this temple I have sanctified for My Name. Then Israel will become an object of scorn and ridicule among all peoples. / And when this temple has become a heap of rubble, all who pass by it will be appalled and will hiss and say, ‘Why has the LORD done such a thing to this land and to this temple?’ ...

2 Samuel 7:14
I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men.

Nehemiah 13:26
Did not King Solomon of Israel sin in matters like this? There was not a king like him among many nations, and he was loved by his God, who made him king over all Israel—yet foreign women drew him into sin.

1 Kings 2:3-4
And keep the charge of the LORD your God to walk in His ways and to keep His statutes, commandments, ordinances, and decrees, as written in the Law of Moses, so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you turn, / and so that the LORD may fulfill His promise to me: ‘If your descendants take heed to walk faithfully before Me with all their heart and soul, you will never fail to have a man on the throne of Israel.’

1 Kings 6:12-13
“As for this temple you are building, if you walk in My statutes, carry out My ordinances, and keep all My commandments by walking in them, I will fulfill through you the promise I made to your father David. / And I will dwell among the Israelites and will not abandon My people Israel.”

2 Chronicles 7:19-22
But if you turn away and forsake the statutes and commandments I have set before you, and if you go off to serve and worship other gods, / then I will uproot Israel from the soil I have given them, and I will banish from My presence this temple I have sanctified for My Name. I will make it an object of scorn and ridicule among all the peoples. / And when this temple has become a heap of rubble, all who pass by it will be appalled and say, ‘Why has the LORD done such a thing to this land and to this temple?’ ...

Psalm 89:30-32
If his sons forsake My law and do not walk in My judgments, / if they violate My statutes and fail to keep My commandments, / I will attend to their transgression with the rod, and to their iniquity with stripes.

Matthew 6:24
No one can serve two masters: Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.

James 1:5-8
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. / But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. / That man should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. ...

Matthew 22:37-38
Jesus declared, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ / This is the first and greatest commandment.

Luke 16:13
No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.”

John 14:15
If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.


Treasury of Scripture

And had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods: but he kept not that which the LORD commanded.

commanded

1 Kings 6:12,13
Concerning this house which thou art in building, if thou wilt walk in my statutes, and execute my judgments, and keep all my commandments to walk in them; then will I perform my word with thee, which I spake unto David thy father: …

1 Kings 9:4-7
And if thou wilt walk before me, as David thy father walked, in integrity of heart, and in uprightness, to do according to all that I have commanded thee, and wilt keep my statutes and my judgments: …

2 Chronicles 7:17-22
And as for thee, if thou wilt walk before me, as David thy father walked, and do according to all that I have commanded thee, and shalt observe my statutes and my judgments; …

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1 Kings 11
1. Solomon's wives and concubines
4. In his old age they draw him to idolatry
9. God threatens him,
14. Solomon's adversaries were Hadad, who was entertained in Egypt
23. Rezon, who reigned in Damascus
26. And Jeroboam, to whom Ahijah prophesied
41. Solomon's acts, reign, and death. Rehoboam succeeds him














Although He had warned
The phrase "Although He had warned" indicates a direct and personal communication from God to Solomon. The Hebrew root for "warned" is "צָוָה" (tsavah), which means to command or charge. This highlights the seriousness and authority of God's instructions. Historically, God’s warnings were often delivered through prophets or direct revelation, emphasizing His desire for His people to remain faithful. This warning is a testament to God's patience and His desire for Solomon to adhere to the covenant.

Solomon specifically
The mention of "Solomon specifically" underscores the personal nature of God's relationship with Solomon. Solomon, as the king of Israel, had a unique role and responsibility. The Hebrew name "שְׁלֹמֹה" (Shlomo) means "peaceful," reflecting the peace and prosperity of his reign. However, this peace was contingent upon his obedience to God. The specificity of the warning to Solomon highlights the king's accountability and the personal nature of divine guidance.

not to follow other gods
The phrase "not to follow other gods" is a direct reference to the first commandment, which prohibits idolatry. The Hebrew word for "gods" is "אֱלֹהִים" (elohim), which can refer to the one true God or, in this context, false deities. Historically, the surrounding nations worshiped a pantheon of gods, and Israel was called to be distinct. This command was crucial for maintaining the purity of worship and the nation's covenant relationship with Yahweh.

Solomon did not keep
"Solomon did not keep" indicates a failure to adhere to God's command. The Hebrew root "שָׁמַר" (shamar) means to guard, keep, or observe. This failure is not just a passive neglect but an active choice to disregard God's instructions. Solomon's disobedience is a pivotal moment, leading to the eventual division of the kingdom. It serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of straying from God's path.

the LORD’s command
The "LORD’s command" refers to the divine instructions given by Yahweh, the covenant name of God. The use of "LORD" in all caps in English translations signifies the Hebrew "יהוה" (YHWH), the personal name of God revealed to Moses. This command is not merely a suggestion but a binding directive from the Creator. The historical context of Israel's covenant with God required strict adherence to His laws to ensure His continued blessing and presence among them.

Verse 10. - And had commanded him concerning this thing [1 Kings 9:6] that he should not go after other gods: but he kept not that which the Lord commanded.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Although He had warned [Solomon]
וְצִוָּ֤ה (wə·ṣiw·wāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order

explicitly
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

not
לְבִ֨לְתִּי־ (lə·ḇil·tî-)
Preposition-l
Strong's 1115: A failure of, not, except, without, unless, besides, because not, until

to follow
לֶ֔כֶת (le·ḵeṯ)
Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

other
אֲחֵרִ֑ים (’ă·ḥê·rîm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 312: Hinder, next, other

gods,
אֱלֹהִ֣ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

Solomon did not
וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

observe
שָׁמַ֔ר (šā·mar)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to

what
אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

the LORD
יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

had commanded.
צִוָּ֖ה (ṣiw·wāh)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order


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