Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So Solomon did evil in the eyes of the LORD; he did not follow the LORD completely, as David his father had done. New Living Translation In this way, Solomon did what was evil in the LORD’s sight; he refused to follow the LORD completely, as his father, David, had done. English Standard Version So Solomon did what was evil in the sight of the LORD and did not wholly follow the LORD, as David his father had done. Berean Standard Bible So Solomon did evil in the sight of the LORD; unlike his father David, he did not follow the LORD completely. Berean Literal Bible And Solomon did evil in the eyes of YHWH, and he was not fully after YHWH like David his father. King James Bible And Solomon did evil in the sight of the LORD, and went not fully after the LORD, as did David his father. New King James Version Solomon did evil in the sight of the LORD, and did not fully follow the LORD, as did his father David. New American Standard Bible So Solomon did what was evil in the sight of the LORD, and did not follow the LORD fully, as his father David had done. NASB 1995 Solomon did what was evil in the sight of the LORD, and did not follow the LORD fully, as David his father had done. NASB 1977 And Solomon did what was evil in the sight of the LORD, and did not follow the LORD fully, as David his father had done. Legacy Standard Bible And Solomon did what was evil in the sight of Yahweh, and did not follow Yahweh fully, as David his father had done. Amplified Bible Solomon did evil [things] in the sight of the LORD, and did not follow the LORD fully, as his father David had done. Berean Annotated Bible So Solomon (peace) did evil in the sight of the LORD {YHWH}; unlike his father David (beloved), he did not follow the LORD completely. Christian Standard Bible Solomon did what was evil in the LORD’s sight, and unlike his father David, he did not remain loyal to the LORD. Holman Christian Standard Bible Solomon did what was evil in the LORD’s sight, and unlike his father David, he did not completely follow Yahweh. American Standard Version And Solomon did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah, and went not fully after Jehovah, as did David his father. Contemporary English Version Solomon's father had obeyed the LORD with all his heart, but Solomon disobeyed and did what the LORD hated. English Revised Version And Solomon did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, and went not fully after the LORD, as did David his father. GOD'S WORD® Translation So Solomon did what the LORD considered evil. He did not wholeheartedly follow the LORD as his father David had done. Good News Translation He sinned against the LORD and was not true to him as his father David had been. International Standard Version Solomon practiced what the LORD considered to be evil by not fully following the LORD, as had his father David. NET Bible Solomon did evil in the LORD's sight; he did not remain loyal to the LORD, like his father David had. New Heart English Bible Solomon did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, and did not completely follow after the LORD, as did David his father. Webster's Bible Translation And Solomon did evil in the sight of the LORD, and went not fully after the LORD, as did David his father. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo Solomon did evil in the sight of the LORD; unlike his father David, he did not follow the LORD completely. World English Bible Solomon did that which was evil in Yahweh’s sight, and didn’t go fully after Yahweh, as David his father did. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Solomon does evil in the eyes of YHWH, and has not been fully after YHWH, like his father David. Berean Literal Bible And Solomon did evil in the eyes of YHWH, and he was not fully after YHWH like David his father. Young's Literal Translation and Solomon doth the evil thing in the eyes of Jehovah, and hath not been fully after Jehovah, like David his father. Smith's Literal Translation And Solomon will do evil in the eyes of Jehovah, and he will not fill up after Jehovah as David his father. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Solomon did that which was net pleasing before the Lord, and did not fully follow the Lord, as David his father. Catholic Public Domain Version And Solomon did what was not pleasing in the sight of the Lord. And he did not continue to follow the Lord, as his father David did. New American Bible Solomon did what was evil in the sight of the LORD, and he did not follow the LORD unreservedly as David his father had done. New Revised Standard Version So Solomon did what was evil in the sight of the LORD, and did not completely follow the LORD, as his father David had done. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Solomon did evil in the sight of the LORD, and went not fully after the LORD, as did David his father. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Solomon did evil before LORD JEHOVAH and was not fully after LORD JEHOVAH as David his father. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Solomon did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, and went not fully after the LORD, as did David his father. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Solomon did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord: he went not after the Lord, as David his father. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Solomon's Foreign Wives…5Solomon followed Ashtoreth the goddess of the Sidonians and Milcom the abomination of the Ammonites. 6So Solomon did evil in the sight of the LORD; unlike his father David, he did not follow the LORD completely. 7At that time on a hill east of Jerusalem, Solomon built a high place for Chemosh the abomination of Moab and for Molech the abomination of the Ammonites.… Cross References So Solomon did evil in the sight of the LORD; 2 Kings 21:2 And he did evil in the sight of the LORD by following the abominations of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites. 2 Kings 17:2 And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, but not like the kings of Israel who preceded him. Judges 2:11-12 And the Israelites did evil in the sight of the LORD and served the Baals. / Thus they forsook the LORD, the God of their fathers, who had brought them out of the land of Egypt, and they followed after various gods of the peoples around them. They bowed down to them and provoked the LORD to anger, unlike his father David, 1 Kings 15:5 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. 1 Samuel 13:14 But now your kingdom will not endure; the LORD has sought a man after His own heart and appointed him ruler over His people, because you have not kept the command of the LORD.” Acts 13:22 After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’ he did not follow the LORD completely. Numbers 14:24 But because My servant Caleb has a different spirit and has followed Me wholeheartedly, I will bring him into the land he has entered, and his descendants will inherit it. Joshua 14:8-9 Although my brothers who went with me made the hearts of the people melt with fear, I remained loyal to the LORD my God. / On that day Moses swore to me, saying, ‘Surely the land on which you have set foot will be an inheritance to you and your children forever, because you have wholly followed the LORD my God.’ Joshua 14:14 Therefore Hebron belongs to Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite as an inheritance to this day, because he wholly followed the LORD, the God of Israel. 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. 1 Kings 3:3 And Solomon loved the LORD and walked in the statutes of his father David, except that he sacrificed and burned incense on the high places. 1 Kings 9:4-5 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.’ 2 Samuel 11:27 And when the time of mourning was over, David had her brought to his house, and she became his wife and bore him a son. But the thing that David had done was evil in the sight of the LORD. 2 Samuel 12:9-10 Why then have you despised the command of the LORD by doing evil in His sight? You put Uriah the Hittite to the sword and took his wife as your own. You have slain him with the sword of the Ammonites. / Now, therefore, the sword will never depart from your house, because you have despised Me and have taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your own.’ 2 Kings 23:25 Neither before nor after Josiah was there any king like him, who turned to the LORD with all his heart and with all his soul and with all his strength, according to all the Law of Moses. 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. Treasury of Scripture And Solomon did evil in the sight of the LORD, and went not fully after the LORD, as did David his father. Numbers 14:24 But my servant Caleb, because he had another spirit with him, and hath followed me fully, him will I bring into the land whereinto he went; and his seed shall possess it. Joshua 14:8,14 Nevertheless my brethren that went up with me made the heart of the people melt: but I wholly followed the LORD my God… Jump to Previous Completely David Evil Eyes Follow Followed Fully Heart Lord's Sight Solomon Walking Ways WhollyJump to Next Completely David Evil Eyes Follow Followed Fully Heart Lord's Sight Solomon Walking Ways Wholly1 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 So Solomon did evil in the sight of the LORD; Solomon, despite his wisdom and the blessings he received from God, turned away from the commandments of the LORD. This phrase indicates a moral and spiritual failure, highlighting the gravity of his actions. The "evil" refers to idolatry and the influence of his foreign wives, which led him to worship other gods (1 Kings 11:1-5). In biblical context, doing evil in the sight of the LORD often results in divine judgment, as seen throughout the Old Testament. This phrase underscores the seriousness of disobedience to God, especially for a king who was meant to lead Israel in righteousness. unlike his father David, he did not follow the LORD completely. 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 idolatry and disobedience to God. 2. David Solomon's father, the second king of Israel, known for his heart for God despite his own failings. David is often seen as a standard for righteousness in the Old Testament. 3. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant God of Israel, who desires complete devotion and obedience from His people. 4. Jerusalem The capital city of Israel, where Solomon built the Temple and where he reigned as king. 5. Idolatry The worship of idols or false gods, which Solomon fell into by marrying foreign women who led him astray from worshiping the one true God. Teaching Points The Danger of CompromiseSolomon's heart was led astray by his foreign wives, showing how small compromises can lead to significant spiritual decline. The Importance of Complete Devotion Unlike David, who despite his sins always returned to God, Solomon's heart was not fully devoted, teaching us the importance of wholehearted commitment to God. The Consequences of Disobedience Solomon's actions had long-lasting effects on the kingdom of Israel, reminding us that our disobedience can have far-reaching consequences. Guarding Our Hearts We must be vigilant in guarding our hearts against influences that can lead us away from God, as Solomon's account warns us. Learning from the Past Solomon had the example of his father David, yet he did not learn from it. We should learn from the examples of others in Scripture to avoid similar pitfalls. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 11:6?2. How did Solomon's actions in 1 Kings 11:6 displease the Lord? 3. What led Solomon to "do evil in the sight of the LORD"? 4. Compare Solomon's heart to David's in 1 Kings 11:6. What differences exist? 5. How can we guard our hearts against idolatry like Solomon's? 6. What modern practices might lead us away from wholehearted devotion to God? 7. Why did Solomon do evil in the sight of the LORD according to 1 Kings 11:6? 8. How does Solomon's disobedience in 1 Kings 11:6 affect his legacy as a wise king? 9. What does 1 Kings 11:6 reveal about the consequences of turning away from God? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 11? 11. How can Ezekiel 41's instructions be reconciled with the different layout presented for Solomon's Temple in 1 Kings 6? 12. What defines narrative criticism in literary analysis? 13. Psalm 122:1: How could David have gone to the 'house of the LORD' if the temple was built later under Solomon? 14. 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? What Does 1 Kings 11:6 Mean Solomon did evil in the sight of the LORD– The phrase “did evil” is not a vague moral judgment but a factual statement of covenant violation. The LORD had clearly forbidden idolatry and syncretism (Exodus 20:3–5; Deuteronomy 5:7–9). – Solomon’s specific evils are listed in the immediate context: “King Solomon loved many foreign women” and “his wives turned his heart after other gods” (1 Kings 11:1–8). – This was not a private lapse but open rebellion “in the sight of the LORD,” whose eyes “roam throughout the earth” (2 Chronicles 16:9) and who weighs every deed (Proverbs 5:21). – For Israel’s king, the standard was even higher: Deuteronomy 17:17 warned that multiplying wives would turn a king’s heart away, yet Solomon chose to ignore that plain command. Unlike his father David – Scripture repeatedly holds David up as the benchmark: “David did what was right in the eyes of the LORD… except in the matter of Uriah the Hittite” (1 Kings 15:5). – David sinned grievously but responded with repentance (Psalm 51), seeking God’s mercy. Solomon, by contrast, drifted into sustained compromise without record of repentance. – David’s legacy of wholehearted devotion is affirmed in Acts 13:22—“a man after My heart.” Solomon’s life shows that spiritual heritage does not guarantee personal faithfulness. – Cross reference 2 Samuel 7:15–16, where God promised steadfast love to David’s line; yet each descendant, including Solomon, was still responsible to walk in that covenant. He did not follow the LORD completely – “Completely” points to undivided allegiance; the same Hebrew idea appears in Deuteronomy 6:5, “Love the LORD your God with all your heart.” Partial obedience is disobedience. – Solomon’s divided heart produced practical consequences: he built high places for Chemosh and Molech (1 Kings 11:7) and allowed national worship to fracture. – Scripture contrasts wholehearted devotion with double-mindedness (James 1:8) and lukewarm faith (Revelation 3:15-16). – Lessons for believers: • Guard against gradual compromise—small concessions grow into entrenched sin (Galatians 5:9). • Affluence and success can dull spiritual vigilance; Solomon’s wealth and power fed self-reliance (1 Kings 10:23-24). • Finishing well matters; earlier faithfulness does not excuse later drift (Ezekiel 18:24; 2 Timothy 4:7). summary 1 Kings 11:6 records a sober turning point: the wisest king chose folly by rejecting God’s clear commands. Though blessed with every advantage and a godly heritage, Solomon yielded to divided loyalties, unlike David, whose repentant heart stayed tethered to the LORD. The verse warns that genuine obedience must be wholehearted, consistent, and sustained. Compromise, however subtle, invites spiritual ruin—but steadfast devotion secures the Lord’s favor and enduring legacy. Verse 6. - And Solomon did evil in the sight of the Lord [cf. Judges 2:11; Judges 3:7, etc.], and went not fully [ללֺא מִלֵא s.c. לֶלֶכֶת. A pregnant expression found also Numbers 14:24; Numbers 32:11, 12; Deuteronomy 1:36] after the Lord, as did David his father.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So Solomonשְׁלֹמֹ֛ה (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne did וַיַּ֧עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make evil הָרַ֖ע (hā·ra‘) Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil in the sight בְּעֵינֵ֣י (bə·‘ê·nê) Preposition-b | Noun - cdc Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain of the LORD— יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel and unlike his father אָבִֽיו׃ (’ā·ḇîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father David, כְּדָוִ֥ד (kə·ḏā·wiḏ) Preposition-k | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse he did not וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no follow אַחֲרֵ֥י (’a·ḥă·rê) Preposition Strong's 310: The hind or following part the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel completely. מִלֵּ֛א (mil·lê) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4390: To fill, be full of Links 1 Kings 11:6 NIV1 Kings 11:6 NLT 1 Kings 11:6 ESV 1 Kings 11:6 NASB 1 Kings 11:6 KJV 1 Kings 11:6 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 11:6 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 11:6 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 11:6 French Bible 1 Kings 11:6 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 11:6 Solomon did that which was evil (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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