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Verse 11

1 Kings 11:39

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Because of this, I will humble David’s descendants—but not forever.’”

American Standard Version (1901)

And I will for this afflict the seed of David, but not for ever.

Bible in Basic English

(So that I may send trouble for this on the seed of David, but not for ever.)

Free Bible Version

I will punish David's descendants because of this, but not forever.”

Geneva Bible 1599

And I will for this afflict the seede of Dauid, but not for euer.

King James (Authorized) Version

And I will for this afflict the seed of David, but not for ever.

Translation for Translators

Because of Solomon’s sins, I will punish David’s descendants, but I will not continue to punish them forever.’”

Unlocked Literal Bible

I will punish the descendants of David, but not forever.'”

Noah Webster Bible

And I will for this afflict the seed of David, but not for ever.

World English Bible

I will afflict the offspring of David for this, but not forever.’”

Young's Literal Translation

and I humble the seed of David for this; only, not all the days.'

Context

Jeroboam’s Rebellion

³⁸If you listen to all that I command you, walk in My ways, and do what is right in My sight in order to keep My statutes and commandments as My servant David did, then I will be with you. I will build you a lasting dynasty just as I built for David, and I will give Israel to you.³⁹Because of this, I will humble David’s descendants—but not forever.’”

Summary

In this verse, God speaks through the prophet Ahijah to Jeroboam, promising to establish him as king over Israel after Solomon's reign ends. God assures Jeroboam that if he remains faithful and obeys His commands like David did, He will build him a lasting dynasty. This prophecy serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty over the affairs of nations and His faithfulness to fulfill His promises. It also highlights the importance of obedience and loyalty to God in order to receive His blessings and favor.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

But not for ever - They shall be in affliction and distress till the Messiah come, who shall sit on the throne of David to order it and establish it in judgment and justice for ever. Jarchi says, on this verse, "When the Messiah comes, the kingdom shall be restored to the house of David.

1 Kings 11:39

Jeroboam’s Rebellion

³⁸If you listen to all that I command you, walk in My ways, and do what is right in My sight in order to keep My statutes and commandments as My servant David did, then I will be with you. I will build you a lasting dynasty just as I built for David, and I will give Israel to you.³⁹Because of this, I will humble David’s descendants—but not forever.’”

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Berean Standard Bible

Because of this, I will humble David’s descendants—but not forever.’”

American Standard Version (1901)

And I will for this afflict the seed of David, but not for ever.

Bible in Basic English

(So that I may send trouble for this on the seed of David, but not for ever.)

Free Bible Version

I will punish David's descendants because of this, but not forever.”

Geneva Bible 1599

And I will for this afflict the seede of Dauid, but not for euer.

King James (Authorized) Version

And I will for this afflict the seed of David, but not for ever.

Translation for Translators

Because of Solomon’s sins, I will punish David’s descendants, but I will not continue to punish them forever.’”

Unlocked Literal Bible

I will punish the descendants of David, but not forever.'”

Noah Webster Bible

And I will for this afflict the seed of David, but not for ever.

World English Bible

I will afflict the offspring of David for this, but not forever.’”

Young's Literal Translation

and I humble the seed of David for this; only, not all the days.'