Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But for the sake of my servant David and the city of Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, he will have one tribe. New Living Translation But I will leave him one tribe for the sake of my servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel. English Standard Version (but he shall have one tribe, for the sake of my servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem, the city that I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel), Berean Standard Bible But one tribe will remain for the sake of My servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem, the city I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel. Berean Literal Bible And one tribe he shall have for the sake of My servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem, the city that I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, King James Bible (But he shall have one tribe for my servant David's sake, and for Jerusalem's sake, the city which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel:) New King James Version (but he shall have one tribe for the sake of My servant David, and for the sake of Jerusalem, the city which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel), New American Standard Bible (but he shall have one tribe, for the sake of My servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem, the city which I have chosen from all the tribes of Israel), NASB 1995 (but he will have one tribe, for the sake of My servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem, the city which I have chosen from all the tribes of Israel), NASB 1977 (but he will have one tribe, for the sake of My servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem, the city which I have chosen from all the tribes of Israel), Legacy Standard Bible but he will have one tribe, for the sake of My servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem, the city which I have chosen from all the tribes of Israel, Amplified Bible but he [and his descendants] shall have one tribe (Benjamin was annexed to Judah), for the sake of My servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem, the city which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel— Berean Annotated Bible But one tribe will remain for the sake of My servant David (beloved) and for the sake of Jerusalem (city of peace), the city I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel (he wrestles with God). Christian Standard Bible but one tribe will remain his for the sake of my servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem, the city I chose out of all the tribes of Israel. Holman Christian Standard Bible but one tribe will remain his because of my servant David and because of Jerusalem, the city I chose out of all the tribes of Israel. American Standard Version (but he shall have one tribe, for my servant David's sake and for Jerusalem's sake, the city which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel); Contemporary English Version But Solomon will still rule one tribe, since he is the son of David my servant, and Jerusalem is my chosen city. English Revised Version (but he shall have one tribe, for my servant David's sake, and for Jerusalem's sake, the city which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel:) GOD'S WORD® Translation He will have one tribe [left] because of my servant David and Jerusalem, the city I have chosen from all the tribes of Israel. Good News Translation Solomon will keep one tribe for the sake of my servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem, the city I have chosen to be my own from the whole land of Israel. International Standard Version I'll leave him one tribe for the sake of my servant David and one tribe for the sake of Jerusalem, the city that I chose from all of the tribes of Israel. NET Bible He will retain one tribe, for my servant David's sake and for the sake of Jerusalem, the city I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel. New Heart English Bible (but he shall have one tribe, for my servant David's sake and for Jerusalem's sake, the city which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel); Webster's Bible Translation (But he shall have one tribe for my servant David's sake, and for Jerusalem's sake, the city which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel:) Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut one tribe will remain for the sake of My servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem, the city I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel. World English Bible (but he shall have one tribe, for my servant David’s sake and for Jerusalem’s sake, the city which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel), Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionbut he has the one tribe for My servant David’s sake, and for Jerusalem’s sake, the city which I have fixed on, out of all the tribes of Israel, Berean Literal Bible And one tribe he shall have for the sake of My servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem, the city that I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, Young's Literal Translation and the one tribe he hath for My servant David's sake, and for Jerusalem's sake, the city which I have fixed on, out of all the tribes of Israel. Smith's Literal Translation (And the one tribe shall be to him, for sake of my servant David, and for sake of Jerusalem the city which I chose in it from all the tribes of Israel:) Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut one tribe shall remain to him for the sake of my servant David, and Jerusalem the city, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel: Catholic Public Domain Version Yet one tribe shall remain with him, for the sake of my servant, David, as well as Jerusalem, the city which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel. New American Bible He shall have one tribe for the sake of my servant David, and for the sake of Jerusalem, the city I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel. New Revised Standard Version One tribe will remain his, for the sake of my servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem, the city that I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa Bible(But he shall have one tribe for my servant David's sake and for Jerusalem's sake, the city which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel); Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And one tribe shall be for him, because of David my Servant, and because of the city Jerusalem, for I have delighted in it more than in all the tribes of Israel. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917but he shall have one tribe, for My servant David's sake, and for Jerusalem's sake, the city which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel-- Brenton Septuagint Translation Yet he shall have two tribes, for my servant David's sake, and for the sake of Jerusalem, the city which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jeroboam's Rebellion…31and said to Jeroboam, “Take ten pieces for yourself, for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Behold, I will tear the kingdom out of the hand of Solomon, and I will give you ten tribes. 32But one tribe will remain for the sake of My servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem, the city I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel. 33For they have forsaken Me to worship Ashtoreth the goddess of the Sidonians, Chemosh the god of the Moabites, and Milcom the god of the Ammonites. They have not walked in My ways, nor done what is right in My eyes, nor kept My statutes and judgments, as Solomon’s father David did.… Cross References But one tribe will remain 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. 2 Kings 17:18 So the LORD was very angry with Israel, and He removed them from His presence. Only the tribe of Judah remained, 2 Chronicles 10:16-17 When all Israel saw that the king had refused to listen to them, they answered the king: “What portion do we have in David, and what inheritance in the son of Jesse? To your tents, O Israel! Look now to your own house, O David!” So all the Israelites went home, / but Rehoboam still reigned over the Israelites living in the cities of Judah. for the sake of My servant David 2 Kings 8:19 Yet for the sake of His servant David, the LORD was unwilling to destroy Judah, since He had promised to maintain a lamp for David and his descendants forever. 1 Kings 15:4-5 Nevertheless, for the sake of David, the LORD his God gave him a lamp in Jerusalem by raising up a son to succeed him and to make Jerusalem strong. / For David had done what was right in the eyes of the LORD and had not turned aside from anything the LORD commanded all the days of his life, except in the matter of Uriah the Hittite. 2 Samuel 7:8-16 Now then, you are to tell My servant David that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: I took you from the pasture, from following the flock, to be the ruler over My people Israel. / I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. Now I will make for you a name like that of the greatest in the land. / And I will provide a place for My people Israel and will plant them so that they may dwell in a place of their own and be disturbed no more. No longer will the sons of wickedness oppress them as they did at the beginning … and for the sake of Jerusalem, 2 Kings 21:7 Manasseh even took the carved Asherah pole he had made and set it up in the temple, of which the LORD had said to David and his son Solomon, “In this temple and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, I will establish My Name forever. 2 Chronicles 33:7 Manasseh even took the carved image he had made and set it up in the house of God, of which God had said to David and his son Solomon, “In this temple and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, I will establish My Name forever. 1 Kings 14:21 Meanwhile, Rehoboam son of Solomon reigned in Judah. He was forty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city the LORD had chosen from all the tribes of Israel in which to put His Name. His mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite. the city I have chosen 2 Chronicles 6:6 But now I have chosen Jerusalem for My Name to be there, and I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.’ Psalm 132:13-14 For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His home: / “This is My resting place forever and ever; here I will dwell, for I have desired this home. Nehemiah 1:9 but if you return to Me and keep and practice My commandments, then even if your exiles have been banished to the farthest horizon, I will gather them from there and bring them to the place I have chosen as a dwelling for My Name.’ out of all the tribes of Israel. 1 Kings 8:16 ‘Since the day I brought My people Israel out of Egypt, I have not chosen a city from any tribe of Israel in which to build a house so that My Name would be there. But I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.’ 2 Chronicles 6:5 ‘Since the day I brought My people out of the land of Egypt, I have not chosen a city from any tribe of Israel in which to build a house so that My Name would be there, nor have I chosen anyone to be ruler over My people Israel. Deuteronomy 12:5 Instead, you must seek the place the LORD your God will choose from among all your tribes to establish as a dwelling for His Name, and there you must go. 1 Kings 12:21-24 And when Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he mobilized the whole house of Judah and the tribe of Benjamin—180,000 chosen warriors—to fight against the house of Israel and restore the kingdom to Rehoboam son of Solomon. / But the word of God came to Shemaiah the man of God: / “Tell Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah, all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and the rest of the people … Treasury of Scripture (But he shall have one tribe for my servant David's sake, and for Jerusalem's sake, the city which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel:) he shall 1 Kings 12:20 And it came to pass, when all Israel heard that Jeroboam was come again, that they sent and called him unto the congregation, and made him king over all Israel: there was none that followed the house of David, but the tribe of Judah only. for Jerusalem's sake 1 Kings 11:13 Howbeit I will not rend away all the kingdom; but will give one tribe to thy son for David my servant's sake, and for Jerusalem's sake which I have chosen. Jump to Previous Chosen City David David's Fixed Israel Jerusalem Jerusalem's Sake Servant Tribe TribesJump to Next Chosen City David David's Fixed Israel Jerusalem Jerusalem's Sake Servant Tribe Tribes1 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 But one tribe will remain This phrase refers to the division of the united kingdom of Israel after Solomon's reign. The "one tribe" that remains is Judah, which, along with Benjamin, forms the Southern Kingdom. This division fulfills the prophecy given to Solomon due to his idolatry and disobedience (1 Kings 11:11-13). The tribe of Judah is significant as it is the lineage through which the Messiah, Jesus Christ, would come (Genesis 49:10). for the sake of My servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem the city I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonThe king of Israel whose heart turned away from God due to his foreign wives and idolatry, leading to the division of the kingdom. 2. David Solomon's father, a man after God's own heart, whose legacy and covenant with God influenced the preservation of one tribe for his lineage. 3. Jeroboam A servant of Solomon who was promised ten tribes of Israel, leading to the division of the kingdom. 4. Jerusalem The city chosen by God, significant for its spiritual and political importance in Israel's history. 5. The Tribe of Judah The tribe that remained under the rule of Solomon's lineage, fulfilling God's promise to David. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness to His PromisesDespite Solomon's unfaithfulness, God remained faithful to His covenant with David. This teaches us that God's promises are steadfast and not dependent on human actions. The Importance of Obedience Solomon's disobedience led to the division of the kingdom. This serves as a reminder of the consequences of turning away from God's commands. The Significance of Jerusalem Jerusalem is central to God's plan, chosen as His dwelling place. This underscores the importance of aligning our lives with God's chosen purposes. Legacy and Influence David's faithfulness had lasting effects on his descendants. Our actions and faith can impact future generations positively or negatively. God's Sovereignty in Judgment and Mercy God's decision to preserve one tribe demonstrates His sovereignty in executing judgment while showing mercy for the sake of His promises. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 11:32?2. How does 1 Kings 11:32 demonstrate God's faithfulness to David's lineage? 3. What lessons can we learn about obedience from Solomon's actions in 1 Kings 11? 4. How does 1 Kings 11:32 connect to God's covenant with David in 2 Samuel 7? 5. How can we apply the concept of divine promise in our daily lives? 6. What role does Jerusalem play in God's plan according to 1 Kings 11:32? 7. Why did God choose to preserve one tribe for the sake of David in 1 Kings 11:32? 8. How does 1 Kings 11:32 reflect God's covenant with David despite Solomon's disobedience? 9. What is the significance of Jerusalem in God's decision in 1 Kings 11:32? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 11? 11. Who were Rehoboam and Jeroboam in biblical history? 12. Did David commit rape against Bathsheba? 13. In 2 Chronicles 2:11-12, why does Tyrian King Hiram express devotion to Israel's God when no independent Tyrian records verify such reverence? 14. How does 2 Samuel 11:1 align with historical or archaeological evidence that kings only went to war in the spring? What Does 1 Kings 11:32 Mean But one tribe will remain• In the looming division of the kingdom, the LORD limits the rupture: Jeroboam will rule ten tribes, yet “one tribe” stays under the Davidic line (1 Kings 11:13, 35–36). • Practically, that tribe is Judah; Benjamin is historically folded into Judah’s territory (1 Kings 12:20-21; 2 Chron 11:12-14), so the united remnant is often spoken of simply as “Judah.” • God’s decision is not a concession to politics but a deliberate act preserving His promise. The literal survival of one tribe underscores His sovereign control even in chastening. for the sake of My servant David • The LORD keeps covenant with David despite Solomon’s failure (2 Samuel 7:12-16; Psalm 89:34-37). • David is labeled “My servant,” a term of both affection and commission; his heart after God (1 Samuel 13:14) secures mercy for his line. • This preservation ensures an unbroken line ultimately leading to the Messiah (Isaiah 9:7; Matthew 1:1), showing that divine promises outlast human inconsistency. and for the sake of Jerusalem • Jerusalem houses the temple Solomon had just dedicated (1 Kings 8:29). God’s name dwells there, so He protects the city even as He disciplines the nation (Psalm 132:13-14; 2 Kings 21:4). • The city’s welfare is tied to worship: without a Davidic king in Jerusalem, the lamp of true worship would flicker (1 Kings 15:4). • By centering the remnant in Jerusalem, God maintains a visible witness to His covenantal faithfulness amid national fracture. the city I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel • God’s choice of Jerusalem is unilateral—He selects it “out of all the tribes” (2 Chron 6:6). This echoes earlier instructions to seek “the place the LORD will choose” (Deuteronomy 12:5). • His election of a place, like His election of a people, is purposeful: it anchors worship, prophecy, and eventually redemption (Luke 24:46-47). • The phrase affirms literal geography and history; God’s plans engage real cities and tribes, grounding faith in concrete realities rather than abstractions (2 Chron 7:16). summary 1 Kings 11:32 explains why, in a period of deserved judgment, God restricts the schism to ten tribes. One tribe—Judah (with Benjamin)—remains because God is keeping two intertwined commitments: His covenant with David and His choice of Jerusalem. The verse showcases the LORD’s faithfulness, safeguarding the Davidic line and the temple city so that worship and promise continue unbroken, paving the way for His ultimate redemption through the Messiah. Verse 32. - But he shall have one tribe [LXX. δύο σκῆπτρα. Some would understand "one tribe, in addition to Judah," but compare 1 Kings 12:20, "tribe of Judah only," and see note on ver. 13. Possibly neither Judah nor Benjamin is here to be thought of separately. In 1 Kings 12:21, and 2 Chronicles 11:3, 23, they are both reckoned to Rehoboam. They might be regarded as in some sense one, inasmuch as they enclosed the Holy City (Seb. Schmidt), the line of division passing right through the temple platform. But it is perhaps safer, in view of 1 Kings 12:20, to understand the term of Judah, compared with which large and influential tribe "little Benjamin" was hardly deserving of separate mention) for my servant David's sake, and for Jerusalem's sake [see on vers. 12, 13], the city which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But oneהָאֶחָ֖ד (hā·’e·ḥāḏ) Article | Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first tribe וְהַשֵּׁ֥בֶט (wə·haš·šê·ḇeṭ) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7626: Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe will remain יִֽהְיֶה־ (yih·yeh-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be for the sake לְמַ֣עַן ׀ (lə·ma·‘an) Preposition Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent of My servant עַבְדִּ֣י (‘aḇ·dî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5650: Slave, servant David דָוִ֗ד (ḏā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse and for the sake וּלְמַ֙עַן֙ (ū·lə·ma·‘an) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent of Jerusalem, יְר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel the city הָעִיר֙ (hā·‘îr) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement I chose בָּחַ֣רְתִּי (bā·ḥar·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 977: To try, select out of all מִכֹּ֖ל (mik·kōl) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the tribes שִׁבְטֵ֥י (šiḇ·ṭê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 7626: Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe of Israel. יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc Links 1 Kings 11:32 NIV1 Kings 11:32 NLT 1 Kings 11:32 ESV 1 Kings 11:32 NASB 1 Kings 11:32 KJV 1 Kings 11:32 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 11:32 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 11:32 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 11:32 French Bible 1 Kings 11:32 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 11:32 But he shall have one tribe (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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