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1 Kings 11

1 Kings 11:40

Jeroboam’s Rebellion · 1 Kings 11:26–40
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Translations

Modern
Solomon therefore sought to kill Jeroboam. But Jeroboam arose and fled to Egypt, to Shishak king of Egypt, where he remained until the death of Solomon.
Traditional
Solomon sought therefore to kill Jeroboam. And Jeroboam arose, and fled into Egypt, unto Shishak king of Egypt, and was in Egypt until the death of Solomon.
Literal
And Solomon sought to kill Jeroboam, and Jeroboam arose and fled to Egypt, to Shishak king of Egypt; and he was in Egypt until the death of Solomon.
Latin
Voluit ergo Salomon interficere Jeroboam: qui surrexit, et aufugit in Ægyptum ad Sesac regem Ægypti, et fuit in Ægypto usque ad mortem Salomonis.

Original

Hebrew
English
Solomon therefore sought to kill Jeroboam. But Jeroboam arose and fled to Egypt, to Shishak king of Egypt, where he remained until the death of Solomon.

Notes

1 Kings 11:40

  • Solomon likely knew trouble was coming. So he attempted to kill Jeroboam.

  • Later, King Shishak of Egypt invaded Judah when Solomon’s son Rehoboam was king (1 Kings 14:25–26).

1 Kings 11:26–40

Details about Solomon's third enemy, Jeroboam son of Nebat, help explain how the kingdom of Israel split (1 Kings 12–14).

1 Kings 11:14–40

God delivered Solomon’s punishment through three political adversaries, Hadad, Rezon, and Jeroboam (see 1 Kings 11:40).

Theme notes and profiles

Jeroboam I Joseph Solomon

Events

People

Jeroboam: First king of the northern kingdom of Israel Shishak: Egyptian Pharaoh who invaded Judah during Rehoboam's reign Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom

Places

Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus

Glossary

Chronology of the Bible (Old Testament) Ephraim, Tribe of Idols, Idolatry Jeroboam Kings, Books of First and Second Put (Place) Rehoboam Shishak

Topics

Backsliders: Solomon Calves of Jeroboam: Probably from an Egyptian Model Egypt: Often a Refuge to Strangers Fugitives: Jeroboam God: Providence of, Overruling Interpositions of The Jeroboam: First King of Israel After the Revolt: Flees to Egypt to Escape from Solomon Shishak: Gives Asylum to Jeroboam