1 Kings 11:13

God’s Anger against Solomon · 1 Kings 11:9–13
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Translations

Modern
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.”
Traditional
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.
Literal
However all the kingdom I will not tear away. One tribe I will give to your son for the sake of David my servant and for the sake of Jerusalem, which I have chosen.”
Latin
…nec totum regnum auferam, sed tribum unam dabo filio tuo propter David servum meum, et Jerusalem, quam elegi.

Original

Hebrew
English
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.”

Notes

God declared that the kingdom would split, but Solomon's descendants would keep a portion of it (see 1 Kings 11:32–36).

Events

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Ashtoreth Gods and Goddesses History of Israel Kings, Books of First and Second Milcom Rehoboam

Topics

Backsliders: Solomon Children of the Righteous, Blessed of God Government: God In in Denouncing Solomon's Wickedness Government: God In in Dividing the Jewish Nation Into Two Different Countries Intercession: Intercessional Influence of the Righteous Judgments: Denounced Against Solomon Rulers: Wicked: Solomon, Luxurious, and Idolatrous Solomon: Prophecies Concerning