Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So the LORD said to Solomon, “Since this is your attitude and you have not kept my covenant and my decrees, which I commanded you, I will most certainly tear the kingdom away from you and give it to one of your subordinates. New Living Translation So now the LORD said to him, “Since you have not kept my covenant and have disobeyed my decrees, I will surely tear the kingdom away from you and give it to one of your servants. English Standard Version Therefore the LORD said to Solomon, “Since this has been your practice and you have not kept my covenant and my statutes that I have commanded you, I will surely tear the kingdom from you and will give it to your servant. Berean Standard Bible Then 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. Berean Literal Bible And YHWH said to Solomon, “Because that you have done this, and have not kept My covenant and My statutes that I have commanded you, I will surely tear the kingdom from you and give it to your servant. King James Bible Wherefore the LORD said unto Solomon, Forasmuch as this is done of thee, and thou hast not kept my covenant and my statutes, which I have commanded thee, I will surely rend the kingdom from thee, and will give it to thy servant. New King James Version Therefore 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 surely tear the kingdom away from you and give it to your servant. New American Standard Bible So the LORD said to Solomon, “Since you have done this, and you have not kept My covenant and My statutes, which I have commanded you, I will certainly tear the kingdom away from you, and will give it to your servant. NASB 1995 So the LORD said to Solomon, “Because you have done this, and you have not kept My covenant and My statutes, which I have commanded you, I will surely tear the kingdom from you, and will give it to your servant. NASB 1977 So the LORD said to Solomon, “Because you have done this, and you have not kept My covenant and My statutes, which I have commanded you, I will surely tear the kingdom from you, and will give it to your servant. Legacy Standard Bible So Yahweh said to Solomon, “Because this has happened with you: you have not kept My covenant and My statutes, which I have commanded you, so I will surely tear the kingdom from you, and will give it to your servant. Amplified Bible Therefore 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 certainly tear the kingdom away from you and give it to your servant. Berean Annotated Bible Then the LORD {YHWH} said to Solomon (peace), “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. Christian Standard Bible Then the LORD said to Solomon, “Since you have done this and did not keep my covenant and my statutes, which I commanded you, I will tear the kingdom away from you and give it to your servant. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then the LORD said to Solomon, “Since you have done this and did not keep My covenant and My statutes, which I commanded you, I will tear the kingdom away from you and give it to your servant. American Standard Version Wherefore Jehovah said unto Solomon, Forasmuch as this is done of thee, and thou hast not kept my covenant and my statutes, which I have commanded thee, I will surely rend the kingdom from thee, and will give it to thy servant. Contemporary English Version and he said to Solomon: You did what you wanted and not what I told you to do. Now I'm going to take your kingdom from you and give it to one of your officials. English Revised Version Wherefore the LORD said unto Solomon, Forasmuch as this is done of thee, and thou hast not kept my covenant and my statutes, which I have commanded thee, I will surely rend the kingdom from thee, and will give it to thy servant. GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD told Solomon, "Because this is your attitude and you have no respect for my promises or my laws that I commanded you to keep, I will certainly tear the kingdom away from you. I will give it to one of your servants. Good News Translation and said to him, "Because you have deliberately broken your covenant with me and disobeyed my commands, I promise that I will take the kingdom away from you and give it to one of your officials. International Standard Version so the LORD told Solomon, "Because you have done this and haven't kept my covenant and statutes that I commanded you, I'm going to tear the kingdom from you and give it to your servant. NET Bible So the LORD said to Solomon, "Because you insist on doing these things and have not kept the covenantal rules I gave you, I will surely tear the kingdom away from you and give it to your servant. New Heart English Bible Therefore the LORD said to Solomon, "Because this is done by you, and you have not kept my covenant and my statutes, which I have commanded you, I will surely tear the kingdom from you, and will give it to your servant. Webster's Bible Translation Wherefore the LORD said to Solomon, Forasmuch as this is done by thee, and thou hast not kept my covenant and my statutes which I have commanded thee, I will surely rend the kingdom from thee, and will give it to thy servant. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen 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. World English Bible Therefore Yahweh said to Solomon, “Because this is done by you, and you have not kept my covenant and my statutes, which I have commanded you, I will surely tear the kingdom from you, and will give it to your servant. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand YHWH says to Solomon, “Because that this has been with you, and you have not kept My covenant and My statutes that I charged on you, I surely tear the kingdom from you, and have given it to your servant. Berean Literal Bible And YHWH said to Solomon, “Because that you have done this, and have not kept My covenant and My statutes that I have commanded you, I will surely tear the kingdom from you and give it to your servant. Young's Literal Translation and Jehovah saith to Solomon, 'Because that this hath been with thee, and thou hast not kept My covenant and My statutes that I charged upon thee, I surely rend the kingdom from thee, and have given it to thy servant. Smith's Literal Translation And Jehovah will say to Solomon, Because this was with thee, and thou didst not watch my covenant and my laws which I commanded upon thee, rending, I will rend the kingdom from thee and give it to thy servant. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe Lord therefore said to Solomon: Because thou hast done this, and hast not kept my covenant, and my precepts, which I have commanded thee, I will divide and rend thy kingdom, and will give it to thy servant. Catholic Public Domain Version And so, the Lord said to Solomon: “Because you have this with you, and because you have not kept my covenant and my precepts, which I commanded to you, I will tear apart your kingdom, and I will give it to your servant. New American Bible So the LORD said to Solomon: Since this is what you want, and you have not kept my covenant and the statutes which I enjoined on you, I will surely tear the kingdom away from you and give it to your servant. New Revised Standard Version Therefore the LORD said to Solomon, “Since this has been your mind and you have not kept my covenant and my statutes that I have commanded you, I will surely tear the kingdom from you and give it to your servant. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTherefore the LORD said to Solomon, Forasmuch as you have done this, and you have not kept my covenant and my statutes and my commandments, which I have commanded you, I will surely rend the kingdom from you and will give it to your servant. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And LORD JEHOVAH said to Solomon: “Because this has happened with you and you have not kept my statutes and my judgments and my commandments that I commanded you, I shall rip the kingdom from your hand and I shall give it to your Servant. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Wherefore the LORD said unto Solomon: 'Forasmuch as this hath been in thy mind, and thou hast not kept My covenant and My statutes, which I have commanded thee, I will surely rend the kingdom from thee, and will give it to thy servant. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the Lord said to Solomon, Because it has been thus with thee, and thou hast not kept my commandments and my ordinances which I commanded thee, I will surely rend thy kingdom out of thy hand, and give it to thy servant. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God's Anger Against Solomon…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. 12Nevertheless, for the sake of your father David, I will not do it during your lifetime; I will tear it out of the hand of your son.… Cross References Then the LORD said to Solomon, 1 Kings 9:4-7 And as for you, if you walk before Me as your father David walked, with a heart of integrity and uprightness, doing all I have commanded you, and if you keep My statutes and ordinances, / then I will establish your royal throne over Israel forever, as I promised your father David when I said, ‘You will never fail to have a man on the throne of Israel.’ / 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, … 2 Chronicles 7:17-22 And as for you, if you walk before Me as your father David walked, doing all I have commanded you, and if you keep My statutes and ordinances, / then I will establish your royal throne, as I covenanted with your father David when I said, ‘You will never fail to have a man to rule over Israel.’ / 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, … “Because you have done this 1 Kings 14:9-10 You have done more evil than all who came before you. You have proceeded to make for yourself other gods and molten images to provoke Me, and you have flung Me behind your back. / Because of all this, behold, I am bringing disaster on the house of Jeroboam: I will cut off from Jeroboam every male, both slave and free, in Israel; I will burn up the house of Jeroboam as one burns up dung until it is gone! 2 Kings 21:10-15 And the LORD spoke through His servants the prophets, saying, / “Since Manasseh king of Judah has committed all these abominations, acting more wickedly than the Amorites who preceded him, and with his idols has caused Judah to sin, / this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Behold, I am bringing such calamity upon Jerusalem and Judah that the news will reverberate in the ears of all who hear it. … Deuteronomy 28:15 If, however, you do not obey the LORD your God by carefully following all His commandments and statutes I am giving you today, all these curses will come upon you and overtake you: and have not kept My covenant and My statutes, 2 Kings 17:15-18 They rejected His statutes and the covenant He had made with their fathers, as well as the decrees He had given them. They pursued worthless idols and became worthless themselves, going after the surrounding nations that the LORD had commanded them not to imitate. / They abandoned all the commandments of the LORD their God and made for themselves two cast idols of calves and an Asherah pole. They bowed down to all the host of heaven and served Baal. / They sacrificed their sons and daughters in the fire and practiced divination and soothsaying. They devoted themselves to doing evil in the sight of the LORD, provoking Him to anger. … Nehemiah 1:5-9 Then I said: “O LORD, God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps His covenant of loving devotion with those who love Him and keep His commandments, / let Your eyes be open and Your ears attentive to hear the prayer that I, Your servant, now pray before You day and night for Your servants, the Israelites. I confess the sins that we Israelites have committed against You. Both I and my father’s house have sinned. / We have behaved corruptly against You and have not kept the commandments, statutes, and ordinances that You gave Your servant Moses. … Joshua 23:16 If you transgress the covenant of the LORD your God, which He commanded you, and go and serve other gods and bow down to them, then the anger of the LORD will burn against you, and you will quickly perish from this good land He has given you.” which I have commanded you, Deuteronomy 5:32-33 So be careful to do as the LORD your God has commanded you; you are not to turn aside to the right or to the left. / You must walk in all the ways that the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess. Deuteronomy 6:17-18 You are to diligently keep the commandments of the LORD your God and the testimonies and statutes He has given you. / Do what is right and good in the sight of the LORD, so that it may be well with you and that you may enter and possess the good land that the LORD your God swore to give your fathers, 1 Kings 2:3 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, I will tear the kingdom away from you 1 Samuel 15:28 So Samuel said to him, “The LORD has torn the kingdom of Israel from you today and has given it to your neighbor who is better than you. 1 Kings 14:8 I tore the kingdom away from the house of David and gave it to you. But you have not been like My servant David, who kept My commandments and followed Me with all his heart, doing only what was right in My eyes. 1 Kings 12:15 So the king did not listen to the people, and indeed this turn of events was from the LORD, to fulfill the word He had spoken to Jeroboam son of Nebat through Ahijah the Shilonite. and give it to your servant. 1 Kings 14:7-10 Go, tell Jeroboam that this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I raised you up from among the people and appointed you ruler over My people Israel. / I tore the kingdom away from the house of David and gave it to you. But you have not been like My servant David, who kept My commandments and followed Me with all his heart, doing only what was right in My eyes. / You have done more evil than all who came before you. You have proceeded to make for yourself other gods and molten images to provoke Me, and you have flung Me behind your back. … 1 Kings 12:20 When all Israel heard that Jeroboam had returned, they summoned him to the assembly and made him king over all Israel. Only the tribe of Judah followed the house of David. Treasury of Scripture Why the LORD said to Solomon, For as much as this is done of you, and you have not kept my covenant and my statutes, which I have commanded you, I will surely rend the kingdom from you, and will give it to your servant. is done of thee [heb] is with thee Isaiah 29:13,14 Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men: … I will surely 1 Kings 11:31 And he said to Jeroboam, Take thee ten pieces: for thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, Behold, I will rend the kingdom out of the hand of Solomon, and will give ten tribes to thee: 1 Kings 12:15,16,20 Wherefore the king hearkened not unto the people; for the cause was from the LORD, that he might perform his saying, which the LORD spake by Ahijah the Shilonite unto Jeroboam the son of Nebat… Numbers 14:23,35 Surely they shall not see the land which I sware unto their fathers, neither shall any of them that provoked me see it: … Jump to Previous Agreement Attitude Charged Commanded Covenant Decrees Forasmuch Force Kept Kingdom Laws Mind Rend Servant Solomon Statutes Surely Tear WhereforeJump to Next Agreement Attitude Charged Commanded Covenant Decrees Forasmuch Force Kept Kingdom Laws Mind Rend Servant Solomon Statutes Surely Tear Wherefore1 Kings 11 1. Solomon's wives and concubines4. 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 Then the LORD said to Solomon This phrase indicates direct communication from God to Solomon, highlighting the personal relationship and accountability between them. Solomon, known for his wisdom, was chosen by God to lead Israel, but his actions led to divine intervention. This reflects the biblical principle that leaders are held to high standards (James 3:1). 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 Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonThe son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon was the third king of Israel, known for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, including the Temple in Jerusalem. However, his later years were marked by disobedience to God’s commands. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who had established a special relationship with Solomon, granting him wisdom and prosperity, but also holding him accountable to His laws. 3. The Kingdom of Israel The united monarchy under Saul, David, and Solomon, which was at its peak during Solomon's reign but was prophesied to be divided due to Solomon's disobedience. 4. The Covenant and Statutes The laws and commandments given by God to the people of Israel, which Solomon was expected to uphold as king. His failure to do so led to the divine judgment pronounced in this verse. 5. Solomon’s Servant This refers to Jeroboam, who would later become the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel after the division of the united monarchy. Teaching Points The Importance of ObedienceSolomon’s downfall serves as a reminder that wisdom and blessings are not substitutes for obedience to God’s commands. Our relationship with God requires adherence to His Word. Consequences of Disobedience Even the wisest and most blessed individuals are not immune to the consequences of turning away from God. Disobedience can lead to personal and communal repercussions. God’s Sovereignty and Justice God’s decision to divide the kingdom demonstrates His sovereignty and justice. He holds leaders accountable and ensures that His purposes are fulfilled, even through human failure. The Conditional Nature of God’s Promises While God’s love and promises are steadfast, they often come with conditions that require our faithfulness and obedience. Legacy and Influence Solomon’s actions affected not only his life but the entire nation. Our choices can have far-reaching impacts on others, emphasizing the importance of living a life that honors God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 11:11?2. How does 1 Kings 11:11 illustrate the consequences of disobedience to God? 3. What does God's response in 1 Kings 11:11 teach about His expectations? 4. How can we avoid Solomon's mistakes in our own spiritual walk today? 5. What other scriptures emphasize the importance of faithfulness to God's commands? 6. How can we ensure our hearts remain fully devoted to God like David's? 7. Why did God decide to tear the kingdom away from Solomon in 1 Kings 11:11? 8. How does 1 Kings 11:11 reflect on God's covenant with David? 9. What does 1 Kings 11:11 reveal about divine justice and mercy? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 11? 11. Why does 1 Kings 12:14 present Rehoboam’s answer as solely harsh, despite other biblical accounts that sometimes provide a balancing perspective? 12. How do we reconcile the promise of Solomon having a peaceful reign (1 Chronicles 22:9) with the conflicts and eventual division of the kingdom after his rule? 13. What events are described in 1 Kings? 14. 1 Kings 11:4 – Why would a wise ruler be so easily swayed by foreign religions despite his renowned wisdom? What Does 1 Kings 11:11 Mean Then the LORD said to Solomon“Then the LORD said to Solomon” (1 Kings 11:11) reminds us that God personally responds to human choices. • This is the same covenant-keeping LORD who spoke to Solomon at Gibeon with promises (1 Kings 3:5). • He later appeared after the temple dedication, warning that continued obedience was required (1 Kings 9:1-9). The verse underlines that God’s word is direct, living, and authoritative, echoing moments when He confronted Adam (Genesis 3:9-11) or Cain (Genesis 4:6-7). Because you have done this Solomon’s specific sin was turning to foreign wives and their gods (1 Kings 11:1-8). • His “this” violated the clear command against idolatry (Exodus 20:3-5) and against royal accumulation of foreign wives (Deuteronomy 17:17). • The phrase shows moral causation: choices carry consequences, just as David’s census led to plague (2 Samuel 24:10-15). And have not kept My covenant and My statutes, which I have commanded you God’s covenant with David’s line promised a lasting throne—but conditioned on obedience (2 Samuel 7:14-16; Psalm 132:12). • Solomon ignored earlier warnings (1 Kings 9:6-7) and thus broke both general law and personal covenant terms. • This pattern repeats Israel’s earlier breaches that triggered judgment in the wilderness (Numbers 14:34) and during the judges (Judges 2:20-23). I will tear the kingdom away from you “Tear” conveys decisive, painful division, much like Samuel’s acted parable when he tore Saul’s robe (1 Samuel 15:27-28). • God’s sovereignty over national boundaries is clear (Daniel 2:21; Acts 17:26). • The judgment is corporate yet begins with the king; leadership sin affects the whole nation (Proverbs 29:2). And give it to your servant The “servant” is Jeroboam, initially a labor overseer (1 Kings 11:26-40). • God lifts the lowly and dethrones the proud (1 Samuel 2:7-8; Luke 1:52). • Even in judgment He preserves a remnant, leaving one tribe for David’s sake (1 Kings 11:13; 2 Kings 17:18-19). summary 1 Kings 11:11 records God’s direct verdict on Solomon’s disobedience: covenant violation leads to forfeited blessing. The kingdom’s division is not random politics but a righteous response from the Lord who rewards faithfulness and judges rebellion, urging every reader to heed His unchanging word. Verse 11. - Wherefore the Lord said unto Solomon [probably by a prophet, Ahijah or Iddo. There would hardly be a third appearance], Forasmuch as this is done of thee [Heb. this was with thee], and thou hast not kept my covenant and my statutes, which I have commanded thee, I will surely rend [i.e., despite thy great power and magnificence, thy fortifications and munitions of war] the kingdom from thee, and will give it to thy servant. [Not merely subject, but officer, employe. This made the decree the more bitter. A "servant" should be heir to his glory. For a hireling Solomon's vast treasures had been prepared. This verse should be read in the light of Ecclesiastes 2:18.]Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then the LORDיְהוָ֜ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel said וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to Solomon, לִשְׁלֹמֹ֗ה (liš·lō·mōh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne “Because יַ֚עַן (ya·‘an) Adverb Strong's 3282: Heed, purpose, to indicate the reason, cause you have done הָֽיְתָה־ (hā·yə·ṯāh-) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be this זֹּ֣את (zōṯ) Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, and have not וְלֹ֤א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no kept שָׁמַ֙רְתָּ֙ (šā·mar·tā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to My covenant בְּרִיתִ֣י (bə·rî·ṯî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1285: A covenant and My statutes, וְחֻקֹּתַ֔י (wə·ḥuq·qō·ṯay) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 2708: Something prescribed, an enactment, statute which אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that I have commanded צִוִּ֖יתִי (ṣiw·wî·ṯî) Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order you, עָלֶ֑יךָ (‘ā·le·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against I will tear אֶקְרַ֤ע (’eq·ra‘) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 7167: To rend the kingdom הַמַּמְלָכָה֙ (ham·mam·lā·ḵāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4467: Kingdom, sovereignty, dominion, reign away קָרֹ֨עַ (qā·rō·a‘) Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute Strong's 7167: To rend from you מֵֽעָלֶ֔יךָ (mê·‘ā·le·ḵā) Preposition-m | second person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against and give it וּנְתַתִּ֖יהָ (ū·nə·ṯat·tî·hā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set to your servant. לְעַבְדֶּֽךָ׃ (lə·‘aḇ·de·ḵā) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 5650: Slave, servant Links 1 Kings 11:11 NIV1 Kings 11:11 NLT 1 Kings 11:11 ESV 1 Kings 11:11 NASB 1 Kings 11:11 KJV 1 Kings 11:11 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 11:11 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 11:11 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 11:11 French Bible 1 Kings 11:11 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 11:11 Therefore Yahweh said to Solomon Because this (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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