1 Kings 12:26
1 Kings 12:26 in Multiple Translations
Jeroboam said in his heart, “Now the kingdom might revert to the house of David.
And Jeroboam said in his heart, Now shall the kingdom return to the house of David:
And Jeroboam said in his heart, Now will the kingdom return to the house of David:
And Jeroboam said in his heart, Now the kingdom will go back to the family of David:
Jeroboam said to himself, “The kingdom could easily return to the house of David.
And Ieroboam thought in his heart, Nowe shall the kingdome returne to the house of Dauid.
and Jeroboam saith in his heart, 'Now doth the kingdom turn back to the house of David —
Jeroboam said in his heart, “Now the kingdom will return to David’s house.
And Jeroboam said in his heart, Now shall the kingdom return to the house of David:
And Jeroboam said in his heart: Now shall the kingdom return to the house of David,
Then Jeroboam said to himself, “If my people continue to go to Jerusalem and offer sacrifices to Yahweh at the temple there, soon they will again become loyal to Rehoboam, the king of Judah [DOU], and they will kill me.”
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1 Kings 12:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֹּ֥אמֶר
יָרָבְעָ֖ם
בְּ/לִבּ֑/וֹ
עַתָּ֛ה
תָּשׁ֥וּב
הַ/מַּמְלָכָ֖ה
לְ/בֵ֥ית
דָּוִֽד
וַ/יֹּ֥אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
יָרָבְעָ֖ם
Yârobʻâm
H3379
Jeroboam
N-proper
בְּ/לִבּ֑/וֹ
lêb
H3820
heart
Prep | N-ms | Suff
עַתָּ֛ה
ʻattâh
H6258
now
Adv
תָּשׁ֥וּב
shûwb
H7725
to return
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
הַ/מַּמְלָכָ֖ה
mamlâkâh
H4467
kingdom
Art | N-fs
לְ/בֵ֥ית
bayith
H1004
place
Prep | N-ms
דָּוִֽד
Dâvid
H1732
David
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 12:26
וַ/יֹּ֥אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
יָרָבְעָ֖ם
Yârobʻâm
H3379
"Jeroboam"
N-proper
Jeroboam means the people will contend, the name of two Israelite kings. The first Jeroboam was the king of the northern kingdom of Israel after Solomon's death, mentioned in 2 Kings 13:13.
Definition: A king of the Kingdom of Israel, living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.13.13; son of: Joash (H3101J); father of: Zechariah (H2148P) § Jeroboam = "the people will contend" 1) the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel when the kingdom split at the death of Solomon and the 10 tribes split off from Judah and Benjamin and the kingdom under Solomon's son Rehoboam; idolatry was introduced at the beginning of his reign 2) the 8th king of the northern kingdom of Israel, son of Joash, and 4th in the dynasty of Jehu; during his reign the Syrian invaders were repelled and the kingdom restored to its former borders but the idolatry of the kingdom was maintained
Usage: Occurs in 95 OT verses. KJV: Jeroboam. See also: 1 Kings 11:26; 1 Kings 22:53; Amos 7:11.
בְּ/לִבּ֑/וֹ
lêb
H3820
"heart"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
Leb refers to the heart, but also represents feelings, will, and intellect in the Bible. It is used figuratively to describe the center of something, and is often translated as heart or mind. Leb is a complex concept that encompasses emotions and thoughts.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
Usage: Occurs in 552 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom. See also: Genesis 6:5; 2 Samuel 13:33; Psalms 4:8.
עַתָּ֛ה
ʻattâh
H6258
"now"
Adv
This word means now or at this time, like in Exodus when God says now is the time to act. It can also be used to connect ideas or show a change in time, as seen in the book of Isaiah.
Definition: 1) now 1a) now 1b) in phrases
Usage: Occurs in 422 OT verses. KJV: henceforth, now, straightway, this time, whereas. See also: Genesis 3:22; Joshua 24:23; 2 Samuel 24:13.
תָּשׁ֥וּב
shûwb
H7725
"to return"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
This Hebrew word means to return or turn back, and can be used literally or figuratively. It is often used to describe someone returning to God or repenting from sin, as seen in the book of Psalms and the prophets.
Definition: : return 1) to return, turn back 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn back, return 1a1a) to turn back 1a1b) to return, come or go back 1a1c) to return unto, go back, come back 1a1d) of dying 1a1e) of human relations (fig) 1a1f) of spiritual relations (fig) 1a1f1) to turn back (from God), apostatise 1a1f2) to turn away (of God) 1a1f3) to turn back (to God), repent 1a1f4) turn back (from evil) 1a1g) of inanimate things 1a1h) in repetition 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to bring back 1b2) to restore, refresh, repair (fig) 1b3) to lead away (enticingly) 1b4) to show turning, apostatise 1c) (Pual) restored (participle) 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to return, bring back 1d1) to bring back, allow to return, put back, draw back, give back, restore, relinquish, give in payment 1d2) to bring back, refresh, restore 1d3) to bring back, report to, answer 1d4) to bring back, make requital, pay (as recompense) 1d5) to turn back or backward, repel, defeat, repulse, hinder, reject, refuse 1d6) to turn away (face), turn toward 1d7) to turn against 1d8) to bring back to mind 1d9) to show a turning away 1d10) to reverse, revoke 1e) (Hophal) to be returned, be restored, be brought back 1f) (Pulal) brought back
Usage: Occurs in 953 OT verses. KJV: ((break, build, circumcise, dig, do anything, do evil, feed, lay down, lie down, lodge, make, rejoice, send, take, weep)) [idiom] again, (cause to) answer ([phrase] again), [idiom] in any case (wise), [idiom] at all, averse, bring (again, back, home again), call (to mind), carry again (back), cease, [idiom] certainly, come again (back), [idiom] consider, [phrase] continually, convert, deliver (again), [phrase] deny, draw back, fetch home again, [idiom] fro, get (oneself) (back) again, [idiom] give (again), go again (back, home), (go) out, hinder, let, (see) more, [idiom] needs, be past, [idiom] pay, pervert, pull in again, put (again, up again), recall, recompense, recover, refresh, relieve, render (again), requite, rescue, restore, retrieve, (cause to, make to) return, reverse, reward, [phrase] say nay, send back, set again, slide back, still, [idiom] surely, take back (off), (cause to, make to) turn (again, self again, away, back, back again, backward, from, off), withdraw. See also: Genesis 3:19; Numbers 8:25; Judges 8:13.
הַ/מַּמְלָכָ֖ה
mamlâkâh
H4467
"kingdom"
Art | N-fs
This word refers to a kingdom or dominion, describing a ruler's power or territory. In the Bible, it is used to describe the kingdoms of Israel and other nations, as well as God's sovereignty. It emphasizes a ruler's authority and control.
Definition: 1) kingdom, dominion, reign, sovereignty 1a) kingdom, realm 1b) sovereignty, dominion 1c) reign
Usage: Occurs in 113 OT verses. KJV: kingdom, king's, reign, royal. See also: Genesis 10:10; 2 Chronicles 22:9; Psalms 46:7.
לְ/בֵ֥ית
bayith
H1004
"place"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
דָּוִֽד
Dâvid
H1732
"David"
N-proper
David was the youngest son of Jesse and a king of Judah, first mentioned in Ruth 4:17, and an ancestor of Jesus.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at Rut.4.17; son of: Jesse (H3448) and Nahash (H5176I); brother of: Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Shimeah (H8093), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684) and Elihu (H0453J); married to Michal (H4324), Abigail (H0026), Ahinoam (H0293H), Maacah (H4601I), Haggith (H2294), Abital (H0037), Eglah (H5698) and Bathsheba (H1339); father of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727), Nathan (H5416), Solomon (H8010), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N) Also named: Daueid, Dauid, Dabid (Δαυείδ, Δαυίδ, Δαβίδ "David" G1138) § David = "beloved" youngest son of Jesse and second king of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 912 OT verses. KJV: David. See also: Ruth 4:17; 1 Samuel 20:41; 1 Samuel 27:9.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 12:26
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 12:26
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 12:26
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 12:26
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 12:26
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 12:26
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 12:26
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 12:26
- Sermons on 1 Kings 12:26
Context — Jeroboam’s Idolatry
24that this is what the LORD says: ‘You are not to go up and fight against your brothers, the Israelites. Each of you must return home, for this is My doing.’” So they listened to the word of the LORD and turned back according to the word of the LORD.
25Then Jeroboam built Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim and lived there. And from there he went out and built Penuel.
26Jeroboam said in his heart, “Now the kingdom might revert to the house of David.
27If these people go up to offer sacrifices in the house of the LORD at Jerusalem, their hearts will return to their lord, Rehoboam king of Judah; then they will kill me and return to Rehoboam king of Judah.” 28After seeking advice, the king made two golden calves and said to the people, “Going up to Jerusalem is too much for you. Here, O Israel, are your gods, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt.”Cross References
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| 1 | Jeremiah 38:18–21 | But if you do not surrender to the officers of the king of Babylon, then this city will be delivered into the hands of the Chaldeans. They will burn it down, and you yourself will not escape their grasp.’” But King Zedekiah said to Jeremiah, “I am afraid of the Jews who have deserted to the Chaldeans, for the Chaldeans may deliver me into their hands to abuse me.” “They will not hand you over,” Jeremiah replied. “Obey the voice of the LORD in what I am telling you, that it may go well with you and you may live. But if you refuse to surrender, this is the word that the LORD has shown me: |
| 2 | Isaiah 7:9 | The head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is the son of Remaliah. If you do not stand firm in your faith, then you will not stand at all.’” |
| 3 | Mark 2:6–8 | But some of the scribes were sitting there and thinking in their hearts, “Why does this man speak like this? He is blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?” At once Jesus knew in His spirit that they were thinking this way within themselves. “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts?” He asked. |
| 4 | John 12:19 | Then the Pharisees said to one another, “You can see that this is doing you no good. Look how the whole world has gone after Him!” |
| 5 | Psalms 14:1 | The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt; their acts are vile. There is no one who does good. |
| 6 | Luke 7:39 | When the Pharisee who had invited Jesus saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, He would know who this is and what kind of woman is touching Him—for she is a sinner!” |
| 7 | John 12:10–11 | So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus as well, for on account of him many of the Jews were deserting them and believing in Jesus. |
| 8 | Acts 4:16–17 | “What shall we do with these men?” they asked. “It is clear to everyone living in Jerusalem that a remarkable miracle has occurred through them, and we cannot deny it. But to keep this message from spreading any further among the people, we must warn them not to speak to anyone in this name.” |
| 9 | 1 Samuel 27:1 | David, however, said to himself, “One of these days now I will be swept away by the hand of Saul. There is nothing better for me than to escape to the land of the Philistines. Then Saul will stop searching for me all over Israel, and I will slip out of his hand.” |
| 10 | 2 Chronicles 20:20 | Early in the morning they got up and left for the Wilderness of Tekoa. As they set out, Jehoshaphat stood up and said, “Hear me, O people of Judah and Jerusalem. Believe in the LORD your God, and you will be upheld; believe in His prophets, and you will succeed.” |
1 Kings 12:26 Summary
In 1 Kings 12:26, Jeroboam is thinking to himself that the kingdom might go back to the house of David, which means he's worried he'll lose his power and control. This shows that Jeroboam is more concerned with his own interests than with following the Lord, similar to the warning in 1 Samuel 15:23. Just like Jeroboam, we can sometimes try to hold on to control or power in our own lives, rather than trusting in the Lord (Proverbs 3:5-6). By looking at Jeroboam's example, we can learn the importance of humility and trust in the Lord, and prioritize His will above our own desires.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Jeroboam's concern in 1 Kings 12:26?
Jeroboam was concerned that the kingdom might revert to the house of David, indicating he feared losing power and control over the northern kingdom of Israel, as seen in his actions in 1 Kings 12:25-28.
Why did Jeroboam think the kingdom might revert to the house of David?
Jeroboam thought the kingdom might revert to the house of David because he knew the people would still be going to Jerusalem to offer sacrifices, which could lead to their loyalty returning to Rehoboam, as mentioned in 1 Kings 12:27, and ultimately to the Lord, as seen in Psalm 138:2.
What does this verse reveal about Jeroboam's heart?
This verse reveals that Jeroboam was fearful and self-seeking, more concerned with maintaining his own power than with following the Lord, as also seen in his disobedience in 1 Samuel 15:23 and the warning in Proverbs 28:1.
How does this relate to the overall story of 1 Kings?
This verse is a pivotal point in the story of 1 Kings, as Jeroboam's fear and actions lead to the division of the kingdom and the establishment of idolatrous worship in the northern kingdom, ultimately fulfilling the prophecy in Deuteronomy 29:18-20 and setting the stage for the rest of the book.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I, like Jeroboam, might be trying to maintain control or power, rather than trusting in the Lord?
- How can I, like the Israelites, be tempted to turn away from the Lord and towards idols, and what can I do to stay faithful?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of humility and trust in the Lord, rather than relying on my own strength and abilities, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6?
- How can I apply the lesson of Jeroboam's fear and self-seeking to my own life, and what steps can I take to prioritize the Lord's will above my own desires?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 12:26
And Jeroboam said in his heart, c,] As he was musing about the state of his kingdom and the affairs of it: now shall the kingdom return to the house of David such were his fears, unless some method
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 12:26
And Jeroboam said in his heart, Now shall the kingdom return to the house of David: Jeroboam said in his heart. Having received the kingdom from God, he should have relied on the divine protection. But he did not.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 12:26
Said in his heart, i.e. reasoned within himself: The phrase discovers the fountain of his error, that he did not consult with God, who had given him the kingdom; as in all reason, and justice, and gratitude he should have done; nor believed God’ s promise, ; but his own imaginations and carnal policies.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 12:26
1 Kings 12:26 And Jeroboam said in his heart, Now shall the kingdom return to the house of David:Ver. 26. And Jeroboam said in his heart.] His kingdom was not without cares, his throne without thorns: for help in which case, he consulteth with carnal reason, and thereby "consulteth shame and ruin to his house, and sinneth against his own soul."
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 12:26
26. And Jeroboam said in his heart] Josephus (Ant. viii. 8, 4) says the idea was forced on the king’s mind by the approach of the Feast of Tabernacles, at which it had been usual for the people to go up in great numbers to Jerusalem, and to live there for some days.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 12:26
Jeroboam’s fear was lest a reaction should set in, and a desire for reunion manifest itself. He was not a man content to remain quiet, trusting simply to the promise made him 1 Kings 11:38.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 12:26
26. Jeroboam said in his heart — He earnestly soliloquized. The expression implies deep thought, and profound, far-sighted consideration.
Sermons on 1 Kings 12:26
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Never, Always, Sometimes, Not Now! by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the importance of growing up and maturing spiritually. He uses the story of Moses and the Israelites to illustrate this point. When the Israel |
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Sermon on John 5:19 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches about the mysteries and secrets of the kingdom of God, emphasizing the importance of faith as a step towards understanding. He highlights the need to believe |
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The Answer Is God by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches on the power of faith and the hindrance of unbelief in receiving God's promises. He emphasizes that unbelief leads to sorrow and hinders us from experien |
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Conflicts of the Entirely Sanctified by Harmon A. Baldwin | Harmon A. Baldwin preaches about the importance of retaining perfect purity through continual faith in the leading promises of the gospel. He emphasizes the need to have faith in G |
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We Would See Jesus by J. Henry Brown | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the words "Sir, we would see Jesus" spoken by certain Greeks who came to worship. Jesus acknowledges that the time has come for him to be gl |
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Gospel of John (Study 24 of 24, Chap 11 Cont) by G.W. North | The sermon transcript discusses the importance of not building anything of wood, hay, and stubble, but instead allowing the Lord to work and have His way. The speaker emphasizes th |
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(Mount Vernon) the Creation in Genesis by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the greatness and sovereignty of God, using the creation of the sun and moon as an example. He quotes verses from Genesis, John, and Romans |