1 Kings 11:10

Verse

Although He had warned Solomon explicitly not to follow other gods, Solomon did not keep the LORD’s command.

American Standard Version (1901)

and had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods: but he kept not that which Jehovah commanded.

Bible in Basic English

And had given him orders about this very thing, that he was not to go after other gods; but he did not keep the orders of the Lord.

Free Bible Version

The Lord had warned Solomon about this—that he should not worship other gods. But Solomon did not listen to the Lord's warning.

Geneva Bible 1599

And had giuen him a charge concerning this thing, that he should not follow other gods: but he kept not that, which the Lord had commanded him.

King James (Authorized) Version

And had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods: but he kept not that which the LORD commanded.

Unlocked Literal Bible

and commanded him about this very thing, that he should not go after other gods. But Solomon did not obey what Yahweh commanded.

Noah Webster Bible

And had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods: but he kept not that which the LORD commanded.

World English Bible

and had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods; but he didn’t keep that which Yahweh commanded.

Young's Literal Translation

and given a charge unto him concerning this thing, not to go after other gods; and he hath not kept that which Jehovah commanded,

Context

God’s Anger against Solomon

⁹Now the LORD grew angry with Solomon, because his heart had turned away from the LORD, the God of Israel, who had appeared to him twice.¹⁰Although He had warned Solomon explicitly not to follow other gods, Solomon did not keep the LORD’s command.

Summary

This verse highlights the consequences of King Solomon's disobedience to God's commandments. Due to his idolatry and turning away from the Lord, God declares that He will tear the kingdom away from Solomon's descendants. The verse serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of faithfulness and obedience to God's word, showing that even great leaders are not exempt from facing the repercussions of sin. It underscores the principle that God's blessings are contingent upon our commitment to follow Him wholeheartedly.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Wherefore the Lord said unto Solomon,.... Not in a vision, as before, but by a prophet; the Jews say (n), Ahijah the Shilonite, which is probable, see Kg1 11:29. forasmuch as this is done of thee, that thou hast not kept my covenant and my statutes which I have commanded thee; but broke them by his idolatry: I will surely rend the kingdom from thee, and I will give it to thy servant; meaning Jeroboam, who was not only a subject, but in office under him, Kg1 11:26. (n) Seder Olam Rabba, c. 20. p. 53. Kimchi in loc.

1 Kings 11:10

God’s Anger against Solomon

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Berean Standard Bible

Although He had warned Solomon explicitly not to follow other gods, Solomon did not keep the LORD’s command.

American Standard Version (1901)

and had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods: but he kept not that which Jehovah commanded.

Bible in Basic English

And had given him orders about this very thing, that he was not to go after other gods; but he did not keep the orders of the Lord.

Free Bible Version

The Lord had warned Solomon about this—that he should not worship other gods. But Solomon did not listen to the Lord's warning.

Geneva Bible 1599

And had giuen him a charge concerning this thing, that he should not follow other gods: but he kept not that, which the Lord had commanded him.

King James (Authorized) Version

And had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods: but he kept not that which the LORD commanded.

Unlocked Literal Bible

and commanded him about this very thing, that he should not go after other gods. But Solomon did not obey what Yahweh commanded.

Noah Webster Bible

And had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods: but he kept not that which the LORD commanded.

World English Bible

and had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods; but he didn’t keep that which Yahweh commanded.

Young's Literal Translation

and given a charge unto him concerning this thing, not to go after other gods; and he hath not kept that which Jehovah commanded,