King James Version
What Does 1 Kings 11:10 Mean?
“And had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods: but he kept not that which the LORD commanded.”
Context
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And likewise did he for all his strange wives, which burnt incense and sacrificed unto their gods.
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And the LORD was angry with Solomon, because his heart was turned from the LORD God of Israel, which had appeared unto him twice,
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And had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods: but he kept not that which the LORD commanded.
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Wherefore the LORD said unto Solomon, Forasmuch as this is done of thee, and thou hast not kept my covenant and my statutes, which I have commanded thee, I will surely rend the kingdom from thee, and will give it to thy servant. is done: Heb. is with thee
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Notwithstanding in thy days I will not do it for David thy father's sake: but I will rend it out of the hand of thy son.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary**Verses 9-13**
The Lord told Solomon, it is likely by a prophet, what he must expect for his apostacy. Though we have reason to hope that he repented, and found mercy, yet the Holy Ghost did not expressly record it, but left it doubtful, as a warning to others not to sin. The guilt may be taken away, but not the reproach; that will remain. Thus it must remain uncertain to us till the day of judgment, whether or not Solomon was left to suffer the everlasting displeasure of an offended God.
Matthew Henry (1662–1714). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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