CINXE.COM

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "//www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="//www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" /><title>1 Kings 11:34 Nevertheless, I will not take the whole kingdom out of Solomon's hand, because I have made him ruler all the days of his life for the sake of David My servant, whom I chose because he kept My commandments and statutes.</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/1_kings/11-34.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/new9.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><meta property="og:image" content="https://biblehub.com/visuals/19/11_1Ki_11_34.jpg" /><meta property="og:title" content="1 Kings 11:34 - Jeroboam's Rebellion" /><meta property="og:site_name" content="Bible Hub" /><meta property="og:description" content="Nevertheless, I will not take the whole kingdom out of Solomon's hand, because I have made him ruler all the days of his life for the sake of David My servant, whom I chose because he kept My commandments and statutes." /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/vmenus/1_kings/11-34.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="/bmc/1_kings/11-34.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/1_kings/">1 Kings</a> > <a href="/1_kings/11.htm">Chapter 11</a> > Verse 34</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div><div id="ad1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/ad14.htm" width="100%" height="48" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/1_kings/11-33.htm" title="1 Kings 11:33">◄</a> 1 Kings 11:34 <a href="/1_kings/11-35.htm" title="1 Kings 11:35">►</a></div></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse"> <a href="#audio" class="clickchap2" title="Context and Audio Bible"> Audio </a> <a href="#crossref" class="clickchap2" title="Cross References"> Cross </a> <a href="#study" class="clickchap2" title="Study Bible"> Study </a> <a href="#commentary" class="clickchap2" title="Commentary"> Comm </a> <a href="#lexicon" class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Heb </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/1_kings/11.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/1_kings/11.htm">New International Version</a> &#8220&#8217But I will not take the whole kingdom out of Solomon&#8217s hand; I have made him ruler all the days of his life for the sake of David my servant, whom I chose and who obeyed my commands and decrees. <a href="/nlt/1_kings/11.htm">New Living Translation</a> “‘But I will not take the entire kingdom from Solomon at this time. For the sake of my servant David, the one whom I chose and who obeyed my commands and decrees, I will keep Solomon as leader for the rest of his life. <a href="/esv/1_kings/11.htm">English Standard Version</a> Nevertheless, I will not take the whole kingdom out of his hand, but I will make him ruler all the days of his life, for the sake of David my servant whom I chose, who kept my commandments and my statutes. <a href="/bsb/1_kings/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Nevertheless, I will not take the whole kingdom out of Solomon’s hand, because I have made him ruler all the days of his life for the sake of David My servant, whom I chose because he kept My commandments and statutes. <a href="/kjv/1_kings/11.htm">King James Bible</a> Howbeit I will not take the whole kingdom out of his hand: but I will make him prince all the days of his life for David my servant's sake, whom I chose, because he kept my commandments and my statutes: <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/11.htm">New King James Version</a> However I will not take the whole kingdom out of his hand, because I have made him ruler all the days of his life for the sake of My servant David, whom I chose because he kept My commandments and My statutes. <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Nevertheless I will not take the whole kingdom out of his hand, but I will make him ruler all the days of his life, for the sake of My servant David whom I chose, who kept My commandments and My statutes; <a href="/nasb/1_kings/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8216Nevertheless I will not take the whole kingdom out of his hand, but I will make him ruler all the days of his life, for the sake of My servant David whom I chose, who observed My commandments and My statutes; <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> ‘Nevertheless I will not take the whole kingdom out of his hand, but I will make him ruler all the days of his life, for the sake of My servant David whom I chose, who observed My commandments and My statutes; <a href="/lsb/1_kings/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Nevertheless I will not take the whole kingdom out of his hand, but I will make him ruler all the days of his life, for the sake of My servant David whom I chose, who kept My commandments and My statutes; <a href="/amp/1_kings/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> However, I will not take the entire kingdom out of his hand; but I will make him ruler all the days of his life for the sake of My servant David, whom I chose because he kept My commandments and My statutes. <a href="/csb/1_kings/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “ ‘However, I will not take the whole kingdom from him but will let him be ruler all the days of his life for the sake of my servant David, whom I chose and who kept my commands and my statutes. <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> However, I will not take the whole kingdom from his hand but will let him be ruler all the days of his life because of My servant David, whom I chose and who kept My commands and My statutes. <a href="/asv/1_kings/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> Howbeit I will not take the whole kingdom out of his hand; but I will make him prince all the days of his life, for David my servant's sake whom I chose, who kept my commandments and my statutes; <a href="/cev/1_kings/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> "Solomon is David's son, and David was my chosen leader, who did what I commanded. So I will let Solomon be king until he dies. <a href="/erv/1_kings/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> Howbeit I will not take the whole kingdom out of his hand: but I will make him prince all the days of his life, for David my servant's sake, whom I chose, because he kept my commandments and my statutes: <a href="/gwt/1_kings/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "I will not take the whole kingdom from him. Instead, I will allow him to be ruler as long as he lives because of my servant David whom I chose, who obeyed my commands and laws. <a href="/gnt/1_kings/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> But I will not take the whole kingdom away from Solomon, and I will keep him in power as long as he lives. This I will do for the sake of my servant David, whom I chose and who obeyed my laws and commands. <a href="/isv/1_kings/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> Nevertheless, I won't take the entire kingdom away from him, but I'll let him reign for the rest of his life, because of my servant David, whom I chose, who obeyed my commandments and statutes, <a href="/msb/1_kings/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Nevertheless, I will not take the whole kingdom out of Solomon?s hand, because I have made him ruler all the days of his life for the sake of David My servant, whom I chose because he kept My commandments and statutes. <a href="/net/1_kings/11.htm">NET Bible</a> I will not take the whole kingdom from his hand. I will allow him to be ruler for the rest of his life for the sake of my chosen servant David who kept my commandments and rules. <a href="/nheb/1_kings/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "'However I will not take the whole kingdom out of his hand; but I will make him prince all the days of his life, for David my servant's sake whom I chose, who kept my commandments and my statutes; <a href="/wbt/1_kings/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Yet I will not take the whole kingdom out of his hand: but I will make him prince all the days of his life for David my servant's sake, whom I chose, because he kept my commandments and my statutes: <a href="/web/1_kings/11.htm">World English Bible</a> “‘However, I will not take the whole kingdom out of his hand, but I will make him prince all the days of his life for David my servant’s sake whom I chose, who kept my commandments and my statutes, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And I do not take the whole of the kingdom out of his hand, for I make him prince all [the] days of his life, for the sake of My servant David whom I chose, who kept My commands and My statutes; <a href="/ylt/1_kings/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'And I do not take the whole of the kingdom out of his hand, for prince I make him all days of his life, for the sake of David My servant whom I chose, who kept My commands and My statutes; <a href="/slt/1_kings/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And I will not take all the kingdom from his hand, for I will set him chief all the days of his life for sake of David my servant whom I chose him, because he watched my commands and my laws.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Yet I will not take away all the kingdom out of his hand, but I will make him prince all the days of his life, for David my servant's sake, whom I chose, who kept my commandments and my precepts. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But I will not take the entire kingdom from his hand. Instead, I will establish him as the ruler during all the days of his life, for the sake of my servant David, whom I chose, who kept my commandments and my precepts. <a href="/nabre/1_kings/11.htm">New American Bible</a> Yet I will not take any of the kingdom from Solomon himself, but will keep him a prince as long as he lives, for the sake of David my servant, whom I have chosen, who kept my commandments and statutes. <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Nevertheless I will not take the whole kingdom away from him but will make him ruler all the days of his life, for the sake of my servant David whom I chose and who did keep my commandments and my statutes;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Nevertheless I will not take the whole kingdom out of his hand; but I will make him a ruler all the days of his life for David my servant's sake, whom I chose because he kept my commandments and my statutes; <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And I shall not take all the kingdom from his hands, but I shall make him great all the days of his life, because of David my Servant whom I chose, for he kept my commands and my statutes.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Howbeit I will not take the whole kingdom out of his hand; but I will make him prince all the days of his life, for David My servant's sake, whom I chose, because he kept My commandments and My statutes; <a href="/sep/1_kings/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Howbeit I will not take the whole kingdom out of his hand, (for I will certainly resist him all the days of his life,) for David my servant's sake, whom I have chosen. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/11-34.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=4600" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_kings/11.htm">Jeroboam's Rebellion</a> …33For they have forsaken Me to worship Ashtoreth the goddess of the Sidonians, Chemosh the god of the Moabites, and Milcom the god of the Ammonites. They have not walked in My ways, nor done what is right in My eyes, nor kept My statutes and judgments, as Solomon’s father David did. 34<a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">Nevertheless, I will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: ’eq·qaḥ (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">take</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">the whole</a> <a href="/hebrew/4467.htm" title="4467: ham·mam·lā·ḵāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Kingdom, sovereignty, dominion, reign. From malak; dominion, i.e. the estate or the country.">kingdom</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: mî·yā·ḏōw (Prep-m:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">out of Solomon’s hand,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/7896.htm" title="7896: ’ă·ši·ṯen·nū (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs:: 3mse) -- To put, set. A primitive root; to place.">I have made him</a> <a href="/hebrew/5387.htm" title="5387: nā·śî (N-ms) -- Or nasi'; from nasa'; properly, an exalted one, i.e. A king or sheik; also a rising mist.">ruler</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kōl (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: yə·mê (N-mpc) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">the days</a> <a href="/hebrew/2416.htm" title="2416: ḥay·yāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life. From chayah; alive; hence, raw; fresh, strong; also life, whether literally or figuratively.">of his life</a> <a href="/hebrew/4616.htm" title="4616: lə·ma·‘an (Prep) -- From anah; properly, heed, i.e. Purpose; used only adverbially, on account of, teleologically, in order that.">for the sake</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">of David</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘aḇ·dî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">My servant,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">whom</a> <a href="/hebrew/977.htm" title="977: bā·ḥar·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To choose. A primitive root; properly, to try, i.e. select.">I chose</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯōw (DirObjM:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: šā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To keep, watch, preserve. A primitive root; properly, to hedge about, i.e. Guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.">he kept</a> <a href="/hebrew/4687.htm" title="4687: miṣ·wō·ṯay (N-fpc:: 1cs) -- Commandment. From tsavah; a command, whether human or divine.">My commandments</a> <a href="/hebrew/2708.htm" title="2708: wə·ḥuq·qō·ṯāy (Conj-w:: N-fpc:: 1cs) -- Something prescribed, an enactment, statute. Feminine of choq, and meaning substantially the same.">and statutes.</a> 35But I will take ten tribes of the kingdom from the hand of his son and give them to you.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_kings/11-12.htm">1 Kings 11:12-13</a> Nevertheless, 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. / Yet 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.” <a href="/1_kings/12-15.htm">1 Kings 12:15-17</a> 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. / When all Israel saw that the king had refused to listen to them, they answered the king: “What portion do we have in David, and what inheritance in the son of Jesse? To your tents, O Israel! Look now to your own house, O David!” So the Israelites went home, / but Rehoboam still reigned over the Israelites living in the cities of Judah. <a href="/1_kings/15-4.htm">1 Kings 15:4</a> Nevertheless, for the sake of David, the LORD his God gave him a lamp in Jerusalem by raising up a son to succeed him and to make Jerusalem strong. <a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a> And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. / 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. ... <a href="/2_kings/8-19.htm">2 Kings 8:19</a> Yet for the sake of His servant David, the LORD was unwilling to destroy Judah, since He had promised to maintain a lamp for David and his descendants forever. <a href="/2_chronicles/21-7.htm">2 Chronicles 21:7</a> Yet the LORD was unwilling to destroy the house of David, because of the covenant He had made with David, and since He had promised to maintain a lamp for David and his descendants forever. <a href="/psalms/89-28.htm">Psalm 89:28-37</a> I will forever preserve My loving devotion for him, and My covenant with him will stand fast. / I will establish his line forever, his throne as long as the heavens endure. / If his sons forsake My law and do not walk in My judgments, ... <a href="/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7</a> Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. <a href="/jeremiah/33-17.htm">Jeremiah 33:17</a> For this is what the LORD says: David will never lack a man to sit on the throne of the house of Israel, <a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1</a> This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: <a href="/matthew/1-6.htm">Matthew 1:6</a> and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife, <a href="/matthew/22-42.htm">Matthew 22:42-45</a> “What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is He?” “David’s,” they answered. / Jesus said to them, “How then does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord’? For he says: / ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I put Your enemies under Your feet.”’ ... <a href="/luke/1-32.htm">Luke 1:32-33</a> He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!” <a href="/luke/1-69.htm">Luke 1:69</a> He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David, <a href="/john/7-42.htm">John 7:42</a> Doesn’t the Scripture say that the Christ will come from the line of David and from Bethlehem, the village where David lived?”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>However, I will not take the whole kingdom out of his hand: but I will make him prince all the days of his life for David my servant's sake, whom I chose, because he kept my commandments and my statutes:Howbeit<a href="/1_kings/11-12.htm">1 Kings 11:12,13,31</a> 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… <a href="/job/11-6.htm">Job 11:6</a> And that he would shew thee the secrets of wisdom, that they are double to that which is! Know therefore that God exacteth of thee less than thine iniquity deserveth.<a href="/psalms/103-10.htm">Psalm 103:10</a> He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.for David<a href="/isaiah/55-3.htm">Isaiah 55:3</a> Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/8-16.htm">Chose</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-6.htm">Commandments</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-6.htm">Commands</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-33.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-1.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-31.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-22.htm">Howbeit</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-22.htm">However</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-11.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-31.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-21.htm">Life</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-22.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-65.htm">Observed</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-10.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-35.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-28.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-32.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-32.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-13.htm">Servant's</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-31.htm">Solomon's</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-33.htm">Statutes</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-28.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/11-36.htm">Chose</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-38.htm">Commandments</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-8.htm">Commands</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-36.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-3.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-35.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-25.htm">Howbeit</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-37.htm">However</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-4.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-35.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-5.htm">Life</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-4.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-21.htm">Observed</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-12.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-7.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-7.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-4.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-36.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-17.htm">Servant's</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-40.htm">Solomon's</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-38.htm">Statutes</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-3.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 11</div>1. <a href="/1_kings/11-1.htm">Solomon's wives and concubines</a> 4. <a href="/1_kings/11-4.htm">In his old age they draw him to idolatry</a> 9. <a href="/1_kings/11-9.htm">God threatens him,</a> 14. <a href="/1_kings/11-14.htm">Solomon's adversaries were Hadad, who was entertained in Egypt</a> 23. <a href="/1_kings/11-23.htm">Rezon, who reigned in Damascus</a> 26. <a href="/1_kings/11-26.htm">And Jeroboam, to whom Ahijah prophesied</a> 41. <a href="/1_kings/11-41.htm">Solomon's acts, reign, and death. Rehoboam succeeds him</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_kings/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Nevertheless, I will not take the whole kingdom out of Solomon’s hand This phrase indicates God's mercy and partial judgment. Despite Solomon's idolatry and disobedience, God chooses not to completely remove the kingdom from him. This reflects God's covenant faithfulness and His commitment to His promises, even when His people fail. It also highlights the theme of divine patience and the opportunity for repentance.because I have made him ruler all the days of his life God's decision to allow Solomon to remain king for his lifetime underscores the divine sovereignty in appointing leaders. It also reflects the stability and continuity of leadership that God provides, even when human leaders falter. This can be seen as a fulfillment of God's promise to David regarding his lineage, ensuring that Solomon's reign would not be abruptly ended.for the sake of David My servant David is frequently referred to as "My servant," emphasizing his special relationship with God. This phrase highlights the enduring impact of David's faithfulness and the covenant God made with him. It serves as a reminder of the blessings that can extend to future generations due to the faithfulness of one individual. David's legacy is a central theme throughout the Old Testament, and his heart for God sets a standard for future kings.whom I chose God's choice of David is a testament to divine election and grace. David was chosen not because of his outward appearance or status, but because of his heart. This choice is a recurring theme in Scripture, where God often selects unlikely individuals to fulfill His purposes, demonstrating that His ways are higher than human understanding.because he kept My commandments and statutes David's obedience is highlighted as the reason for God's continued favor upon his lineage. While David was not without sin, his overall life was marked by a commitment to God's laws and a heart of repentance. This phrase underscores the importance of obedience to God's commandments as a basis for blessing and favor. It also serves as a contrast to Solomon's later disobedience, which ultimately led to the division of the kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a> The king of Israel, known for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, including the Temple in Jerusalem. Despite his achievements, Solomon's heart turned away from God due to his foreign wives and idolatry. 2. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> Solomon's father, the second king of Israel, known for his deep relationship with God and his role as a man after God's own heart. God's covenant with David plays a crucial role in the preservation of Solomon's kingdom. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom_of_israel.htm">The Kingdom of Israel</a> The united monarchy under Saul, David, and Solomon. After Solomon's reign, the kingdom would be divided due to his disobedience. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jeroboam.htm">Jeroboam</a> A servant of Solomon who would later become the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel after the division. 5. <a href="/topical/g/god's_covenant.htm">God's Covenant</a> The promise God made to David, ensuring that his lineage would continue to rule, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Promises</a> Despite human failure, God remains faithful to His covenants. This encourages believers to trust in God's unchanging nature. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a> Solomon's turning away from God serves as a warning about the dangers of idolatry and disobedience, reminding believers to guard their hearts. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_legacy.htm">The Importance of Legacy</a> David's faithfulness had lasting effects on his descendants. Believers are encouraged to consider the spiritual legacy they are leaving for future generations. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_judgment_and_mercy.htm">God's Sovereignty in Judgment and Mercy</a> God's decision to preserve part of the kingdom for David's sake shows His sovereign control over history, balancing justice with mercy. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership.htm">The Role of Leadership</a> Solomon's failure highlights the importance of godly leadership and the impact leaders have on their people. Believers in leadership positions are called to lead with integrity and faithfulness to God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 11</a> <a href="/q/does_1_chr_28_5_align_with_david's_succession.htm">Does 1 Chronicles 28:5, where David says God chose Solomon as king, align with or contradict other biblical passages about political intrigue in David's succession?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_song_4_fit_solomon's_many_wives.htm">If historically attributed to King Solomon, how does Song of Solomon 4 mesh with the accounts of his many wives and concubines in other biblical texts (e.g., 1 Kings 11:3)?</a> <a href="/q/why_no_global_homage_to_israel's_kings.htm">Psalm 72:11 suggests all kings will bow down, yet there's no record of worldwide homage to Israel's monarchy; how do we account for this discrepancy?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_david_urge_solomon_to_punish_joab_and_shimei.htm">In 1 Kings 2:1-9, why does David instruct Solomon to exact vengeance on Joab and Shimei, contradicting previous oaths and seeming to endorse personal revenge?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 34. - Howbeit I will not take the whole kingdom [Rawlinson says the context requires "aught of the kingdom," and affirms that the Hebrew will bear this rendering. But he surely forgets that the Hebrew has the def. art. אֶת־כָּל־חַמַּמְלָכָה can only represent "all the kingdom, τὴν, βασιλείαν ὅλην (LXX.) See Gesen., Thesau. s.v. כֹּל d. It would certainly seem as if this verse should speak of Solomon's retaining the sceptre during his lifetime, and not of his retaining a part of the empire. But we may not go against the grammar] out of his hand: but I will make him prince all the days of his life for David my servant's sake, whom I chose, because he kept my commandments and my statutes. ["If Solomon break his covenant with God, God will not break his covenant with the father of Solomon" (Hall).] <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/11-34.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Nevertheless, I will not וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no take אֶקַּ֥ח (’eq·qaḥ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> To take the whole כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every kingdom הַמַּמְלָכָ֖ה (ham·mam·lā·ḵāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4467.htm">Strong's 4467: </a> Kingdom, sovereignty, dominion, reign out of [Solomon's] hand, מִיָּד֑וֹ (mî·yā·ḏōw) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand because כִּ֣י ׀ (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction I have made him אֲשִׁתֶ֗נּוּ (’ă·ši·ṯen·nū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7896.htm">Strong's 7896: </a> To put, set ruler נָשִׂ֣יא (nā·śî) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5387.htm">Strong's 5387: </a> An exalted one, a king, sheik, a rising mist all כֹּ֚ל (kōl) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the days יְמֵ֣י (yə·mê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day of his life חַיָּ֔יו (ḥay·yāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2416.htm">Strong's 2416: </a> Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life for the sake לְמַ֨עַן (lə·ma·‘an) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4616.htm">Strong's 4616: </a> Purpose -- intent of David דָּוִ֤ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse My servant, עַבְדִּי֙ (‘aḇ·dî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant whom אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that I chose בָּחַ֣רְתִּי (bā·ḥar·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_977.htm">Strong's 977: </a> To try, select because אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that he kept שָׁמַ֖ר (šā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8104.htm">Strong's 8104: </a> To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to My commandments מִצְוֺתַ֥י (miṣ·wō·ṯay) Noun - feminine plural construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4687.htm">Strong's 4687: </a> Commandment and statutes. וְחֻקֹּתָֽי׃ (wə·ḥuq·qō·ṯāy) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2708.htm">Strong's 2708: </a> Something prescribed, an enactment, statute <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/11-34.htm">1 Kings 11:34 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/11-34.htm">1 Kings 11:34 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/11-34.htm">1 Kings 11:34 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/11-34.htm">1 Kings 11:34 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/11-34.htm">1 Kings 11:34 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/11-34.htm">1 Kings 11:34 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/11-34.htm">1 Kings 11:34 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/11-34.htm">1 Kings 11:34 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/11-34.htm">1 Kings 11:34 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/11-34.htm">1 Kings 11:34 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-34.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 11:34 However I will not take the whole (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/11-33.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 11:33"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 11:33" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/11-35.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 11:35"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 11:35" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>