Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version 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 commands and followed me with all his heart, doing only what was right in my eyes. New Living Translation I ripped the kingdom away from the family of David and gave it to you. But you have not been like my servant David, who obeyed my commands and followed me with all his heart and always did whatever I wanted. English Standard Version and tore the kingdom away from the house of David and gave it to you, and yet you have not been like my servant David, who kept my commandments and followed me with all his heart, doing only that which was right in my eyes, Berean Standard Bible 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. Berean Literal Bible and I tore away the kingdom from the house of David and gave it to you, and you have not been as My servant David who kept My commandments and who followed Me with all his heart, to do only right in My eyes— King James Bible And rent the kingdom away from the house of David, and gave it thee: and yet thou hast not been as my servant David, who kept my commandments, and who followed me with all his heart, to do that only which was right in mine eyes; New King James Version and tore the kingdom away from the house of David, and gave it to you; and yet you have not been as My servant David, who kept My commandments and who followed Me with all his heart, to do only what was right in My eyes; New American Standard Bible and tore the kingdom away from the house of David and gave it to you—yet you have not been like My servant David, who kept My commandments and followed Me with all his heart, to do only that which was right in My sight; NASB 1995 and tore the kingdom away from the house of David and gave it to you— yet you have not been like My servant David, who kept My commandments and who followed Me with all his heart, to do only that which was right in My sight; NASB 1977 and tore the kingdom away from the house of David and gave it to you—yet you have not been like My servant David, who kept My commandments and who followed Me with all his heart, to do only that which was right in My sight; Legacy Standard Bible and tore the kingdom away from the house of David and gave it to you—yet you have not been like My servant David, who kept My commandments and who walked after Me with all his heart, to do only that which was right in My sight; Amplified Bible and 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, to do only what was right in My eyes, Berean Annotated Bible I tore the kingdom away from the house of David (beloved) 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. Christian Standard Bible tore the kingdom away from the house of David, and gave it to you. But you were not like my servant David, who kept my commands and followed me with all his heart, doing only what is right in my sight. Holman Christian Standard Bible tore the kingdom away from the house of David, and gave it to you. But you were not like My servant David, who kept My commands and followed Me with all of his heart, doing only what is right in My eyes. American Standard Version and rent the kingdom away from the house of David, and gave it thee; and yet thou hast not been as my servant David, who kept my commandments, and who followed me with all his heart, to do that only which was right in mine eyes, Contemporary English Version I even took David's kingdom away from his family and gave it to you. But you are not like my servant David. He always obeyed me and did what was right. English Revised Version and rent the kingdom away from the house of David, and gave it thee: and yet thou hast not been as my servant David, who kept my commandments, and who followed me with all his heart, to do that only which was right in mine eyes; GOD'S WORD® Translation I tore the kingdom away from David's heirs and gave it to you. But you have not been like my servant David. He obeyed my commands and faithfully followed me by doing only what I considered right. Good News Translation I took the kingdom away from David's descendants and gave it to you. But you have not been like my servant David, who was completely loyal to me, obeyed my commands, and did only what I approve of. International Standard Version I tore the kingdom away from David's dynasty. 'Then I gave it to you. But you have not lived like my servant David, who kept my commands with all his heart, and did only what I considered to be right. NET Bible I tore the kingdom away from the Davidic dynasty and gave it to you. But you are not like my servant David, who kept my commandments and followed me wholeheartedly by doing only what I approve. New Heart English Bible and tore the kingdom away from the house of David, and gave it you; and yet you have not been as my servant David, who kept my commandments, and who followed me with all his heart, to do that only which was right in my eyes, Webster's Bible Translation And rent the kingdom away from the house of David, and gave it to thee: and yet thou hast not been as my servant David, who kept my commandments, and who followed me with all his heart, to do that only which was right in my eyes; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleI 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. World English Bible and tore the kingdom away from David’s house, and gave it you; and yet you have not been as my servant David, who kept my commandments, and who followed me with all his heart, to do that only which was right in my eyes, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand tear the kingdom from the house of David, and give it to you—and you have not been as My servant David who kept My commands, and who walked after Me with all his heart, to only do that which [is] right in My eyes, Berean Literal Bible and I tore away the kingdom from the house of David and gave it to you, and you have not been as My servant David who kept My commandments and who followed Me with all his heart, to do only right in My eyes— Young's Literal Translation and rend the kingdom from the house of David, and give it to thee, -- and thou hast not been as My servant David who kept My commands, and who walked after Me with all his heart, to do only that which is right in Mine eyes, Smith's Literal Translation And I will rend the kingdom from the house of David, and I will give it to thee: and thou wert not as my servant David who watched my commands and who went after me with all his heart to do only the straight in mine eyes; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd rent the kingdom away from the house of David, and gave it to thee, and thou hast not been as my servant David, who kept my commandments, and followed me with all his heart, doing that which was well pleasing in my sight: Catholic Public Domain Version and I tore the kingdom away from the house of David, and I gave it to you, yet you have not been like David, my servant, who kept my commandments, and who followed me with his whole heart, doing what was pleasing in my sight. New American Bible I tore the kingdom away from the house of David and gave it to you. Yet you have not been like my servant David, who kept my commandments and followed me with his whole heart, doing only what is right in my sight. New Revised Standard Version and tore the kingdom away from the house of David to give it to you; yet you have not been like my servant David, who kept my commandments and followed me with all his heart, doing only that which was right in my sight, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd tore the kingdom away from the house of David and gave it to you; and yet you have not been like my servant David, who kept my commandments and followed me with all his heart, to do that only which was right in my sight; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I have torn the kingdom from those of the house of David and I have given it to you, and you have not been like David my Servant, who kept my commands, and walked after me with all his heart to do what is beautiful before me. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and rent the kingdom away from the house of David, and gave it thee; and yet thou hast not been as My servant David, who kept My commandments, and who followed Me with all his heart, to do that only which was right in Mine eyes; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Ahijah's Prophecy Against Jeroboam…7Go, 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. 8I tore the kingdom away from the house of David and gave it to you. But you were not like My servant David, who kept My commandments and followed Me with all his heart, doing only what was right in My eyes. 9You 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.… Cross References I tore the kingdom away from the house of David and gave it to you. 1 Kings 11:31-35 and 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. / 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. / For 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. … 1 Kings 11:11-13 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. / Nevertheless, 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. / Yet I will not tear the whole kingdom away from him. I will give one tribe to your son for the sake of My servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem, which I have chosen.” 2 Chronicles 10:15 So the king did not listen to the people, and indeed this turn of events was from God, in order that the LORD might fulfill the word that He had spoken through Ahijah the Shilonite to Jeroboam son of Nebat. But you have not been like My servant David, 1 Kings 15:3 And Abijam walked in all the sins that his father before him had committed, and his heart was not as fully devoted to the LORD his God as the heart of David his forefather had been. 2 Kings 18:3 And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done. 2 Kings 22:2 And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD and walked in all the ways of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right or to the left. who kept My commandments and followed Me with all his heart, 1 Kings 11:34 Nevertheless, I will not take the whole kingdom out of Solomon’s hand, because I have made him ruler all the days of his life for the sake of David My servant, whom I chose because he kept My commandments and statutes. 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.’ Deuteronomy 10:12 And now, O Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear the LORD your God by walking in all His ways, to love Him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, doing only what was right in My eyes. 1 Kings 11:38 If you listen to all that I command you, walk in My ways, and do what is right in My sight in order to keep My statutes and commandments as My servant David did, then I will be with you. I will build you a lasting dynasty just as I built for David, and I will give Israel to you. 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. 2 Chronicles 34:2 And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD and walked in the ways of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right or to the left. 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.’ 2 Samuel 7:15-16 But My loving devotion will never be removed from him as I removed it from Saul, whom I removed from before you. / Your house and kingdom will endure forever before Me, and your throne will be established forever.” 1 Samuel 16:1 Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.” Treasury of Scripture And rent the kingdom away from the house of David, and gave it you: and yet you have not been as my servant David, who kept my commandments, and who followed me with all his heart, to do that only which was right in my eyes; rent 1 Kings 11:30,31 And Ahijah caught the new garment that was on him, and rent it in twelve pieces: … my servant David 1 Kings 3:14 And if thou wilt walk in my ways, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as thy father David did walk, then I will lengthen thy days. 1 Kings 11:33-38 Because that they have forsaken me, and have worshipped Ashtoreth the goddess of the Zidonians, Chemosh the god of the Moabites, and Milcom the god of the children of Ammon, and have not walked in my ways, to do that which is right in mine eyes, and to keep my statutes and my judgments, as did David his father… 1 Kings 15:5 Because David did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, and turned not aside from any thing that he commanded him all the days of his life, save only in the matter of Uriah the Hittite. Jump to Previous Commandments Commands David Eyes Followed Force Heart House Kept Kingdom Orders Rend Rent Right Seed Servant Sight ToreJump to Next Commandments Commands David Eyes Followed Force Heart House Kept Kingdom Orders Rend Rent Right Seed Servant Sight Tore1 Kings 14 1. Abijah being sick, 2. Jeroboam sends his wife, disguised, with presents to the prophet Ahijah 5. Ahijah forewarned by God, denounces God's judgment 17. Abijah dies, and is buried 19. Nadab succeeds Jeroboam 21. Rehoboam's wicked reign, 25. Shishak raids Jerusalem 29. Abijam succeeds Rehoboam I tore the kingdom away from the house of David and gave it to you. This phrase refers to the division of the united monarchy of Israel after the reign of Solomon. The kingdom was split into the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah. This division was a fulfillment of the prophecy given to Jeroboam by the prophet Ahijah (1 Kings 11:29-31). The tearing of the kingdom symbolizes God's judgment on Solomon's idolatry and disobedience (1 Kings 11:9-13). The "house of David" refers to the Davidic dynasty, which was promised an everlasting throne (2 Samuel 7:16). However, due to Solomon's sins, God allowed the kingdom to be divided, though He preserved a remnant for David's sake. 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. Persons / Places / Events 1. JeroboamThe first king of the northern kingdom of Israel after the division of the united monarchy. He was given the kingdom by God but failed to follow God's commandments. 2. David The second king of Israel, known for his heart for God and his obedience to God's commandments, despite his personal failures. 3. The House of David Refers to the dynasty of David, from which God tore the kingdom to give to Jeroboam. 4. The Kingdom of Israel The northern kingdom that was established after the division of the united monarchy, consisting of ten tribes. 5. Ahijah the Prophet The prophet who conveyed God's message to Jeroboam, including the tearing of the kingdom from the house of David. Teaching Points Obedience to God’s CommandmentsThe importance of following God's commandments wholeheartedly, as exemplified by David, is crucial for maintaining God's favor and blessings. The Consequences of Disobedience Jeroboam's failure to follow God’s ways led to the downfall of his kingdom, illustrating the serious consequences of turning away from God. God’s Sovereignty in Leadership God is sovereign in appointing and removing leaders. He tore the kingdom from David's house and gave it to Jeroboam, showing His control over nations and leaders. Heartfelt Devotion David's example teaches us that God values a heart that seeks Him and strives to do what is right in His eyes, despite human imperfections. Legacy and Influence The legacy we leave is influenced by our obedience to God. David's legacy was one of faithfulness, while Jeroboam's was marked by disobedience. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 14:8?2. How did Jeroboam fail to follow David's example in 1 Kings 14:8? 3. What qualities made David's heart "wholeheartedly devoted" to God? 4. How can we ensure our hearts are "wholeheartedly devoted" to God today? 5. What consequences did Jeroboam face for not following God's commands in 1 Kings 14? 6. How does 1 Kings 14:8 challenge us to evaluate our spiritual leadership? 7. Why did God choose David over Jeroboam according to 1 Kings 14:8? 8. How does 1 Kings 14:8 reflect on God's expectations of leadership? 9. What does 1 Kings 14:8 reveal about God's covenant with David? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 14? 11. What is the Divine Right of Kings? 12. What defines Jesuism as a belief system? 13. Why does David’s mercy toward Saul in 1 Samuel 24 contradict other violent actions David takes elsewhere in Scripture? 14. How can 2 Samuel 19:18-23 reconcile David's promise to spare Shimei with later biblical texts (e.g., 1 Kings 2:8-9) commanding his execution? What Does 1 Kings 14:8 Mean I tore the kingdom away from the house of DavidGod reminds Jeroboam that the split of the monarchy was His own deliberate act. Solomon’s drift into idolatry (1 Kings 11:11–13, 33) led the Lord to fulfill Ahijah’s prophetic sign of tearing the cloak into twelve pieces (1 Kings 11:29–31). By stressing “I tore,” the Lord underlines: • His absolute sovereignty over kings and nations (Daniel 2:21). • The serious consequences of covenant unfaithfulness, even for a line as favored as David’s (2 Samuel 7:15). • That the division was not an accident of politics but a divine judgment perfectly in line with His righteous character (Deuteronomy 32:4). and gave it to you The kingdom of the north was a gift, not a conquest. Earlier the Lord had said, “I will take you, and you shall reign over all that your heart desires” (1 Kings 11:37). This gift carried responsibility: • Jeroboam was offered a “sure house” like David’s if he would obey (1 Kings 11:38). • Receiving what once belonged to David underscored Jeroboam’s accountability; stewardship replaces entitlement (Luke 12:48). • Grace came first, yet grace never cancels the call to obedience (Exodus 20:2-3 linked with Deuteronomy 5:1-3). But you have not been like My servant David The contrast is stark. “My servant” is a covenant title (Psalm 89:3). By stating what Jeroboam is not, the Lord sets David as the yardstick: • David sinned but never turned to other gods (1 Kings 15:5). • David’s failures were followed by repentance (Psalm 51). Jeroboam’s sins became a template for future kings (1 Kings 16:26, 31). • The Lord is measuring hearts, not merely external success (1 Samuel 16:7). who kept My commandments David’s life is summarized as obedience. Key scenes: • Bringing the ark to Jerusalem in accordance with the Law (2 Samuel 6:12-17). • Refusing to kill Saul because of the command, “Do not touch the Lord’s anointed” (1 Samuel 24:6). • Ordering worship and justice according to Torah (2 Samuel 8:15). Jeroboam, by contrast, fashioned golden calves (1 Kings 12:28) directly violating Exodus 20:4-5. and followed Me with all his heart Whole-hearted devotion is the hallmark of true faith (Deuteronomy 6:5). David’s psalms overflow with this single-minded pursuit (Psalm 27:4; 63:8). The Lord later tells Solomon, “Walk before Me as your father David walked, with integrity of heart” (1 Kings 9:4). Jeroboam’s divided heart produced a divided nation (James 1:8 applies the principle). doing only what was right in My eyes “Right in My eyes” repeats the Deuteronomic ideal (Deuteronomy 12:25, 28). David sought God’s guidance before battles (2 Samuel 5:19-25) and accepted prophetic correction (2 Samuel 12:13). Jeroboam, on the other hand, acted according to political expediency—appointing non-Levite priests and inventing feast days (1 Kings 12:31-33), actions “which became sin” (v. 30). The Lord evaluates leaders by His standards, not by political stability or popularity. summary 1 Kings 14:8 is God’s righteous indictment of Jeroboam. The Lord, who sovereignly transferred ten tribes to him, contrasts Jeroboam’s idolatry with David’s repentant, obedient, whole-hearted walk. The verse affirms that divine gifts come with covenant obligations, and that God consistently measures kings—and all people—by fidelity to His revealed will. Verse 8. - And rent [same word as in the former prophecy of Ahijah, 1 Kings 11:30, 31] the kingdom away from the house of David, and gave it thee: and yet thou hast not been as my servant David [who had been proposed to Jeroboam as his example, 1 Kings 11:38. This name, as that of a prince of the rival house, would now be almost hateful to Jeroboam], who kept my commandments, and who followed me with all his heart [cf. 1 Kings 11:33, 38; 1 Kings 15:5], to do that only which was right in mine eyes;Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew I tore the kingdomהַמַּמְלָכָה֙ (ham·mam·lā·ḵāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4467: Kingdom, sovereignty, dominion, reign away וָאֶקְרַ֤ע (wā·’eq·ra‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 7167: To rend from the house מִבֵּ֣ית (mib·bêṯ) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of David דָּוִ֔ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse and gave it וָאֶתְּנֶ֖הָ (wā·’et·tə·ne·hā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set to you. לָ֑ךְ (lāḵ) Preposition | second person feminine singular Strong's Hebrew But you were הָיִ֜יתָ (hā·yî·ṯā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be not וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no like My servant כְּעַבְדִּ֣י (kə·‘aḇ·dî) Preposition-k | 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 who אֲשֶׁר֩ (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that kept שָׁמַ֨ר (šā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to My commandments מִצְוֺתַ֜י (miṣ·wō·ṯay) Noun - feminine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 4687: Commandment and וַאֲשֶׁר־ (wa·’ă·šer-) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that followed הָלַ֤ךְ (hā·laḵ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk Me with all בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every his heart, לְבָב֔וֹ (lə·ḇā·ḇōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3824: Inner man, mind, will, heart doing לַעֲשׂ֕וֹת (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6213: To do, make only רַ֖ק (raq) Adverb Strong's 7535: But, even, except, howbeit howsoever, at the least, nevertheless [what was] right הַיָּשָׁ֥ר (hay·yā·šār) Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 3477: Straight, right in My eyes. בְּעֵינָֽי׃ (bə·‘ê·nāy) Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | first person common singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain Links 1 Kings 14:8 NIV1 Kings 14:8 NLT 1 Kings 14:8 ESV 1 Kings 14:8 NASB 1 Kings 14:8 KJV 1 Kings 14:8 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 14:8 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 14:8 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 14:8 French Bible 1 Kings 14:8 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 14:8 And tore the kingdom away (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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