1 Kings 11:2

Translations

Modern

These women were from the nations about which the LORD had told the Israelites, “You must not intermarry with them, for surely they will turn your hearts after their gods.” Yet Solomon clung to these women in love.

Traditional

Of the nations concerning which the Lord said unto the children of Israel, Ye shall not go in to them, neither shall they come in unto you: for surely they will turn away your heart after their gods: Solomon clave unto these in love.

Literal

…from the nations of whom YHWH had said to the sons of Israel, “You must not enter into them and they must not enter into you; surely they will stretch away your hearts after their gods.” Solomon clung to these in love.

Latin

…de gentibus super quibus dixit Dominus filiis Israël: Non ingrediemini ad eas, neque de illis ingredientur ad vestras: certissime enim avertent corda vestra ut sequamini deos earum. His itaque copulatus est Salomon ardentissimo amore.

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English

These women were from the nations about which the LORD had told the Israelites, “You must not intermarry with them, for surely they will turn your hearts after their gods.” Yet Solomon clung to these women in love.

Notes

1 Kings 11:1–3

Despite his wisdom from God, Solomon disobeyed the law of Moses by amassing wealth and marrying many wives (see Exodus 34:12–17; Deuteronomy 7:3–4; 17:17). He married to form alliances with other nations, which weakened his spiritual dedication and led him away from God. This had severe spiritual and political effects on his people (see 1 Kings 11:4–13; 12:4, 16; 2 Kings 17:5–23; 25:1–23).

Theme notes and profiles

Solomon God’s Covenant with Israel’s Kings Intermarriage and Divorce Purity and Identity

Events

Reign of Solomon

Related verses

Exodus 34:16
And when you take some of their daughters as brides for your sons, their daughters will prostitute themselves to their gods and cause your sons to do the same.
Deuteronomy 7:3–4
Do not intermarry with them. Do not give your daughters to their sons or take their daughters for your sons,
Joshua 23:12–13
For if you turn away and cling to the rest of these nations that remain among you, and if you intermarry and associate with them,
Numbers 25:1–3
While Israel was staying in Shittim, the men began to indulge in sexual immorality with the daughters of Moab,
2 Corinthians 6:14–16
Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness?
1 Corinthians 15:33
Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good character.”
Exodus 23:32–33
You shall make no covenant with them or with their gods.
Romans 12:9
Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.
Malachi 2:11
Judah has broken faith; an abomination has been committed in Israel and in Jerusalem. For Judah has profaned the LORD’s beloved sanctuary by marrying the daughter of a foreign god.
Revelation 2:4
But I have this against you: You have abandoned your first love.
Romans 1:32
Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things are worthy of death, they not only continue to do these things, but also approve of those who practice them.
Judges 16:4–21
Some time later, Samson fell in love with a woman in the Valley of Sorek, whose name was Delilah.

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom

Glossary

Idols, Idolatry Kings, Books of First and Second Mixed Marriage Moab, Moabites Monotheism Proverbs, Book of Rehoboam Solomon (Person)

Topics

Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God: Solomon Fellowship: The Evil of Fellowship with the Wicked Exemplified by Solomon Hittites: Intermarriages With, by Solomon Instability: Solomon, in Yielding to his Idolatrous Wives Lasciviousness: Solomon Molech: Worshiped by the Wives of Solomon, and by Solomon Polygamy: Solomon Rulers: Wicked: Solomon, Luxurious, and Idolatrous Solomon: Builds Idolatrous Temples The Ammonites: Solomon Intermarried With, and Introduced Idols of Into Women: Solomon's Wives, in Their Idolatrous and Wicked Influence Over Solomon

1 Kings 11:2

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