1 Kings 11:14
1 Kings 11:14 in Multiple Translations
Then the LORD raised up against Solomon an adversary, Hadad the Edomite, from the royal line of Edom.
¶ And the LORD stirred up an adversary unto Solomon, Hadad the Edomite: he was of the king’s seed in Edom.
And Jehovah raised up an adversary unto Solomon, Hadad the Edomite: he was of the king’s seed in Edom.
So the Lord sent Hadad the Edomite to make trouble for Solomon: he was of the king's seed in Edom.
Then the Lord encouraged Hadad the Edomite of Edom's royal family to oppose Solomon.
Then the Lord stirred vp an aduersarie vnto Salomon, euen Hadad the Edomite, of the Kings seede, which was in Edom.
And Jehovah raiseth up an adversary to Solomon, Hadad the Edomite; of the seed of the king [is] he in Edom;
The LORD raised up an adversary to Solomon: Hadad the Edomite. He was one of the king’s offspring in Edom.
And the LORD stirred up an adversary to Solomon, Hadad the Edomite: he was of the king's seed in Edom.
And the Lord raised up an adversary to Solomon, Adad the Edomite of the king’s seed, in Edom.
Yahweh caused Hadad, from the family of the kings in the Edom people-group, to rebel against Solomon.
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1 Kings 11:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יָּ֨קֶם
יְהוָ֤ה
שָׂטָן֙
לִ/שְׁלֹמֹ֔ה
אֵ֖ת
הֲדַ֣ד
הָ/אֲדֹמִ֑י
מִ/זֶּ֧רַע
הַ/מֶּ֛לֶךְ
ה֖וּא
בֶּ/אֱדֽוֹם
וַ/יָּ֨קֶם
qûwm
H6965
-kamai
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
יְהוָ֤ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
שָׂטָן֙
sâṭân
H7854
Satan
N-ms
לִ/שְׁלֹמֹ֔ה
Shᵉlômôh
H8010
Solomon
Prep | N-proper
אֵ֖ת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הֲדַ֣ד
Hădad
H1908
Hadad
N-proper
הָ/אֲדֹמִ֑י
ʼĔdômîy
H130
Edomite
Art | Ngmsa
מִ/זֶּ֧רַע
zeraʻ
H2233
seed
Prep | N-ms
הַ/מֶּ֛לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
Art | N-ms
ה֖וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
בֶּ/אֱדֽוֹם
ʼĔdôm
H123
Edom
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 11:14
וַ/יָּ֨קֶם
qûwm
H6965
"-kamai"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
Qum means to rise or stand up, used in various contexts like rising to power or standing firm, as seen in Jeremiah and Ezra.
Definition: Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B) § -Kamai = "my adversary" Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai
Usage: Occurs in 596 OT verses. KJV: abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). See also: Genesis 4:8; Numbers 30:13; Ruth 4:10.
יְהוָ֤ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
שָׂטָן֙
sâṭân
H7854
"Satan"
N-ms
Satan is the arch-enemy of good, an opponent who withstands God and humanity. This name is used in the Bible to describe the devil or a personal adversary, often in books like Job and 1 Peter.
Definition: This name means adversary, one who withstands 1a) adversary (in general-personal or national) 2) superhuman adversary 2a) Satan (as noun pr)
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: adversary, Satan, withstand. See also: Numbers 22:22; Job 1:8; Psalms 109:6.
לִ/שְׁלֹמֹ֔ה
Shᵉlômôh
H8010
"Solomon"
Prep | N-proper
Shelomoh, or Solomon, was a king of Judah and successor of his father David, first mentioned in 2 Samuel 5:14 and known for his wisdom.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.5.14; son of: David (H1732) and Bathsheba (H1339); brother of: Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727) and Nathan (H5416); half-brother of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N); married to daughter_of_Pharaoh (H6547P) and Naamah (H5279A); father of: Taphath (H2955), Basemath (H1315) and Rehoboam (H7346); also called Jedidiah at 2Sa.12.25; § Solomon = "peace" son of David by Bathsheba and 3rd king of Israel; author of Proverbs and Song of Songs
Usage: Occurs in 263 OT verses. KJV: Solomon. See also: 2 Samuel 5:14; 1 Kings 9:25; 2 Chronicles 7:8.
אֵ֖ת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הֲדַ֣ד
Hădad
H1908
"Hadad"
N-proper
Hadad was the name of an idol and several kings of Edom, including one who married an Egyptian woman and had a son named Genubath. The name means mighty.
Definition: A man of the Egyptians living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ki.11.14; married to sister_of_Tahpenes (H8472I); father of: Genubath (H1592) Also named: a.dad (אֲדַד "Hadad" H0111) § Hadad = "mighty" 1) son of Ishmael 2) a king of Edom who gained an important victory over the Midianites on the field of Moab 3) another king of Edom, with Pau for his capital 4) a member of the royal house of Edom who escaped the massacre under Joab and fled with a band of followers into Egypt; after David's death, he returned to his own country
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Hadad. See also: Genesis 36:35; 1 Kings 11:21; 1 Chronicles 1:51.
הָ/אֲדֹמִ֑י
ʼĔdômîy
H130
"Edomite"
Art | Ngmsa
An Edomite is someone from Edom, a region in the Bible, descended from Esau. The Edomites are mentioned throughout the Old Testament, often in relation to the Israelites.
Definition: Someone from Edom, an Edomite Group of e.dom (אֱדוֹם "Edom" H0123)
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Edomite. See also: Deuteronomy 23:8; 1 Kings 11:14; Psalms 52:2.
מִ/זֶּ֧רַע
zeraʻ
H2233
"seed"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means seed or offspring, like in Genesis where God promises Abraham many descendants. It can also mean a plant or sowing time, as in Isaiah 55:10. This concept is central to God's plan for humanity.
Definition: : seed/sowing 1) seed, sowing, offspring 1a) a sowing 1b) seed 1c) semen virile 1d) offspring, descendants, posterity, children 1e) of moral quality 1e1) a practitioner of righteousness (fig.) 1f) sowing time (by meton)
Usage: Occurs in 205 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] carnally, child, fruitful, seed(-time), sowing-time. See also: Genesis 1:11; 1 Samuel 1:11; Psalms 18:51.
הַ/מֶּ֛לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
Art | N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
ה֖וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
בֶּ/אֱדֽוֹם
ʼĔdôm
H123
"Edom"
Prep | N-proper
Edom was the twin brother of Jacob and the region where he lived. He was the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and his story is told in Genesis 25. Edom is also another name for Esau.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.25; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Israel (H3478); married to Oholibamah (H0173), Judith (H3067), Adah (H5711H) and Mahalath (H4258); father of: Eliphaz (H0464), Reuel (H7467), Jeush (H3266), Jalam (H3281) and Korah (H7141); also called Edom at Gen.25.30; 36.1,8,19,21; 1x,54; Another name of e.sav (עֵשָׂו "Esau" H6215G) § Edom = "red" 1) Edom 2) Edomite, Idumean-descendants of Esau 3) land of Edom, Idumea-land south and south east of Palestine
Usage: Occurs in 93 OT verses. KJV: Edom, Edomites, Idumea. See also: Genesis 25:30; 1 Chronicles 1:54; Psalms 60:2.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 11:14
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- Context
- Cross References
- 1 Kings 11:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 11:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 11:14
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 11:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 11:14
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 11:14
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 11:14
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 11:14
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 11:14
- Sermons on 1 Kings 11:14
Context — Hadad’s Return
12Nevertheless, for the sake of your father David, I will not do it during your lifetime; I will tear it out of the hand of your son.
13Yet 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.”
14Then the LORD raised up against Solomon an adversary, Hadad the Edomite, from the royal line of Edom.
15Earlier, when David was in Edom, Joab the commander of the army had gone to bury the dead and had struck down every male in Edom. 16Joab and all Israel had stayed there six months, until he had killed every male in Edom.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Chronicles 5:26 | So the God of Israel stirred up the spirit of Pul king of Assyria (that is, Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria) to take the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh into exile. And he brought them to Halah, Habor, Hara, and the river of Gozan, where they remain to this day. |
| 2 | Psalms 89:30–34 | If his sons forsake My law and do not walk in My judgments, if they violate My statutes and fail to keep My commandments, I will attend to their transgression with the rod, and to their iniquity with stripes. But I will not withdraw My loving devotion from him, nor ever betray My faithfulness. I will not violate My covenant or alter the utterance of My lips. |
| 3 | Isaiah 13:17 | Behold, I will stir up against them the Medes, who have no regard for silver and no desire for gold. |
| 4 | 2 Samuel 7:14 | I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. |
| 5 | 1 Samuel 26:19 | Now please, may my lord the king hear the words of his servant: If the LORD has stirred you up against me, then may He accept an offering. But if men have done it, may they be cursed in the presence of the LORD! For today they have driven me away from sharing in the inheritance of the LORD, saying, ‘Go, serve other gods.’ |
| 6 | 2 Samuel 24:1 | Again the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He stirred up David against them, saying, “Go and take a census of Israel and Judah.” |
| 7 | Isaiah 10:5 | Woe to Assyria, the rod of My anger; the staff in their hands is My wrath. |
| 8 | 1 Kings 12:15 | So the king did not listen to the people, and indeed this turn of events was from the LORD, to fulfill the word He had spoken to Jeroboam son of Nebat through Ahijah the Shilonite. |
| 9 | Isaiah 10:26 | And the LORD of Hosts will brandish a whip against them, as when He struck Midian at the rock of Oreb. He will raise His staff over the sea, as He did in Egypt. |
1 Kings 11:14 Summary
This verse tells us that God raised up an adversary, or enemy, against King Solomon because of his disobedience. This was a fulfillment of God's warning to Solomon, as seen in 1 Kings 11:11-13. Just like Solomon, we can face challenges and enemies when we disobey God, but we can always turn back to Him in repentance, as seen in verses like 1 John 1:9 and Proverbs 28:13. By studying this verse, we can learn more about God's character and how He wants us to live, and we can apply that to our own lives, just as we see in Psalm 119:105.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Lord raise up an adversary against Solomon?
The Lord raised up an adversary against Solomon because of his disobedience and idolatry, as seen in the surrounding context of 1 Kings 11 (1 Kings 11:1-13). This is a fulfillment of the warning given in Deuteronomy 28:25, where God says He will raise up enemies against those who disobey Him.
Who was Hadad the Edomite and why was he significant?
Hadad the Edomite was a member of the royal line of Edom, and his significance lies in his role as an adversary raised up by the Lord against Solomon, as stated in 1 Kings 11:14. This is also connected to the history between Israel and Edom, as seen in 1 Kings 11:15-16 and 2 Samuel 8:13-14.
Is this verse related to the prophecy given to Solomon earlier?
Yes, this verse is related to the prophecy given to Solomon in 1 Kings 11:11-13, where the Lord warns Solomon that He will tear the kingdom away from him because of his sin. The raising up of Hadad the Edomite is a part of this fulfillment, as seen in the context of 1 Kings 11.
How does this verse fit into the bigger picture of the Bible?
This verse fits into the bigger picture of the Bible as it shows God's sovereignty and justice, as well as the consequences of disobedience, which is a theme seen throughout the Old Testament, including in verses like Proverbs 28:10 and Ezekiel 18:4.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God raises up adversaries in our lives today, and how can we respond to them in a way that honors Him?
- How does the story of Hadad the Edomite relate to my own life and circumstances, and what can I learn from it?
- In what ways am I disobedient to God's commands, and how can I turn back to Him in repentance, as seen in verses like 1 John 1:9 and Luke 15:11-24?
- What does this verse teach us about God's character, and how can we apply that to our own relationships with Him and others?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 11:14
And the Lord stirred up an adversary unto Solomon, Hadad the Edomite,.... Though he did not take his kingdom from him for his sin, he chastised him with the rod of men, as he said he would; suffering
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 11:14
And the LORD stirred up an adversary unto Solomon, Hadad the Edomite: he was of the king's seed in Edom.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 11:14
1 Kings 11:14 And the LORD stirred up an adversary unto Solomon, Hadad the Edomite: he [was] of the king’ s seed in Edom.Ver. 14. And the Lord stirred up an adversary to Solomon.] So that we may say of him, as Pliny did of Metellus, qui infelix dici non debet, felix non potest, since “ Ante obitum felix supremaque funera nemo. ” Now God is said to have stirred up Solomon’ s adversaries, not by infusing this malice into them, but as using it to punish his wickedness by them; even as a workman worketh by tools that another made; and by crooked tools oft maketh straight and smooth work. Lib. vii. cap. 47.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 11:14
(14-25) The events recorded in this section belong, at least in part, to the early years of the reign of Solomon. when the deaths of the warlike David and Joab, and the accession of a mere youth of avowedly peaceful character, may have naturally encouraged insurrection against the dominion of Israel. They are, no doubt, referred to in this place in connection with the prophecy just recorded, and the notice of Jeroboam’s earlier career which it suggests. But it is implied in the case of Hadad, as it is expressly declared in the case of Rezon, that their resistance continued through all Solomon’s reign. They were not, therefore, crushed, even in the days of his greatness, although then probably reduced to practical insignificance; they seem to have become formidable again during his declining years.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 11:14
Verse 14. The Lord stirred up an adversary] A satan, שטן. When he sent to Hiram to assist him in building the temple of the Lord, he could say, There was no satan, see 1Kg 5:4; and all his kingdom was in peace and security, - every than dwelt under his vine, and under his fig tree, 1Kg 4:25: but now that he had turned away from God, three satans rise up against him at once, Hadad, Rezon, and Jeroboam.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 11:14
14–22. Hadad the Edomite raised up as an adversary to Solomon (Not in Chronicles) 14. And the Lord stirred up an adversary unto Solomon] In David’s time Edom had been reduced, but in the later days of Solomon, when his heart was turned away, an opportunity is offered for the representative of Edom to seek to recover his kingdom. This was not unnatural, for the conduct of Solomon may be presumed to have estranged some of his own subjects. The writer, regarding Jehovah as ruler of the world, speaks of this occurrence as brought about by Him. He raised up the adversary. The Hebrew word for ‘adversary’ is here ‘Satan,’ which the LXX. merely transliterates καὶἤγειρεκύριοςΣατὰντῷΣαλωμών. Hadad the Edomite] Hadad was apparently a common name among the Edomite royal family. We find it (Genesis 36:36) among the list of early Edomite kings, and three verses later, Hadar, is probably (cf. 1 Chronicles 1:50) a mistake of the scribe for Hadad. he was of the king’s seed] And, from his action, apparently the heir to the throne. This perhaps accounts for the friendly reception which he found in Egypt.
His father had most likely been slain when David attacked Edom. The LXX. (Vat.) inserts in this verse a notice of Rezon, spoken of in 1 Kings 11:23-25 below. The name is given as Ἐσρὼμ, and the notice is more brief than in the Hebrew text, and 1 Kings 11:23-25 are omitted from the LXX. in consequence.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 11:14
The writer has reserved for this place the various troubles of Solomon’s reign, not allowing them to interrupt his previous narrative. He has, consequently, not followed chronological order.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 11:14
14. Hadad the Edomite — Probably a grandson, or at least not a remote descendant, of the Hadad (or Hadar) of 1 Chronicles 1:50. The name seems to have been common among the kings of Edom. Compare Genesis 36:35.
Sermons on 1 Kings 11:14
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A Leaders Worst Nightmare by Alan Stewart | Alan Stewart delivers a powerful sermon titled 'A Leader's Worst Nightmare,' reflecting on the life of King Saul as a cautionary tale for leaders in ministry. He emphasizes the imp |
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The Making of a Man of God by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the journey of a man who initially failed in his mission but later became a powerful leader. The speaker then shifts the focus to Jesus, empha |
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The Stability of the Covenant of Grace - Part 1 by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes the unwavering nature of the Covenant of Grace, as expressed in David's last words, despite the turmoil in his life and kingdom. David acknowledges that his ho |
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Facing the Rod of God by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the duality of God's nature in his sermon 'Facing the Rod of God', highlighting that while God promises to never withdraw His loving-kindness, He also di |
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Reconciliation: A Covenant of Grace by Charles Finney | Charles Finney emphasizes the unchanging nature of God's covenant of grace, asserting that once God commits to saving a soul, He does not retract that promise. He argues that true |
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The Secret of the Lord by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches about the secret of the Lord being with those who fear Him, emphasizing the spiritual and supernatural nature of true religion. He distinguishes between servi |
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(The Word for Today) Isaiah 13:12 - Part 2 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the impending cataclysmic event that will terrorize the world. He describes the inhumanity of man to man that is often seen in war and |