1 Kings 11:7

Solomon’s Foreign Wives · 1 Kings 11:1–8
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Translations

Modern
At 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.
Traditional
Then did Solomon build an high place for Chemosh, the abomination of Moab, in the hill that is before Jerusalem, and for Molech, the abomination of the children of Ammon.
Literal
Then Solomon built a high place for Chemosh the abomination of Moab, on the hill that is on the front of Jerusalem, and for Molech the abomination of the sons of Ammon.
Latin
Tunc ædificavit Salomon fanum Chamos idolo Moab in monte qui est contra Jerusalem, et Moloch idolo filiorum Ammon.

Original

Hebrew
English
At 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.

Notes

The Moabite god Chemosh is mentioned on the Mesha Stela (Moabite Stone), which describes the conflict between Moab and Israel (see 2 Kings 3).

he did not follow the LORD completely: David committed a serious sin, but he truly repented when God's prophet confronted him (2 Samuel 11:1–12:23; Psalm 51:1–4). However, Solomon ignored God's warnings (1 Kings 3:14; 6:12–13; 9:4–9) and did not learn from Israel's history. Instead, he repeated their sins.

Events

People

Chemosh: Moabite god, worshipped by Solomon and others Molech: Canaanite deity associated with child sacrifice Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom

Places

Ammon: An ancient nation and its capital city, enemies of Israel Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions Moab: Ancient kingdom east of the Dead Sea in Jordan

Glossary

Ashtoreth Book of Zephaniah Gods and Goddesses High Place Idols, Idolatry Jeroboam Kings, Books of First and Second Milcom Mixed Marriage Moab, Moabites Monotheism Mount of Corruption Mount of Olives Pagans Proverbs, Book of Rehoboam Solomon (Person)

Topics

Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God: Solomon Backsliders: Solomon Character: Instability: Solomon Chemosh: An Idol of The Moabites and Ammonites Disobedience to God of Solomon, in Building Places for Idolatrous Worship Fellowship: The Evil of Fellowship with the Wicked Exemplified by Solomon High Places used for Idolatrous Worship High Places: Built By Solomon High Places: Signify a Place of Idolatrous Worship Idolatry: Adopted by Solomon Instability: Solomon, in Yielding to his Idolatrous Wives Moabites: Idolatrous Molech: Worshiped by the Wives of Solomon, and by Solomon Mountains: Olives or Mount of Corruption Polygamy with Solomon Polygamy: Solomon Rulers: Wicked: Solomon, Luxurious, and Idolatrous Solomon: Builds Idolatrous Temples The Ammonites: Character of Idolatrous Wife: Idolatrous, Solomon's Wives Women: Solomon's Wives, in Their Idolatrous and Wicked Influence Over Solomon