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I will build you a dynasty as enduring as the one I built for David and will give Israel to you. <a href="/nlt/1_kings/11.htm">New Living Translation</a> If you listen to what I tell you and follow my ways and do whatever I consider to be right, and if you obey my decrees and commands, as my servant David did, then I will always be with you. I will establish an enduring dynasty for you as I did for David, and I will give Israel to you. <a href="/esv/1_kings/11.htm">English Standard Version</a> And if you will listen to all that I command you, and will walk in my ways, and do what is right in my eyes by keeping my statutes and my commandments, as David my servant did, I will be with you and will build you a sure house, as I built for David, and I will give Israel to you. <a href="/bsb/1_kings/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> If 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. <a href="/kjv/1_kings/11.htm">King James Bible</a> And it shall be, if thou wilt hearken unto all that I command thee, and wilt walk in my ways, and do that is right in my sight, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as David my servant did; that I will be with thee, and build thee a sure house, as I built for David, and will give Israel unto thee. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/11.htm">New King James Version</a> Then it shall be, if you heed all that I command you, walk in My ways, and do what is right in My sight, to keep My statutes and My commandments, as My servant David did, then I will be with you and build for you an enduring house, as I built for David, and will give Israel to you. <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then it shall be, that if you listen to all that I command you and walk in My ways, and do what is right in My sight by keeping My statutes and My commandments, as My servant David did, then I will be with you and build you an enduring house as I built for David, and I will give Israel to you. <a href="/nasb/1_kings/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8216Then it will be, that if you listen to all that I command you and walk in My ways, and do what is right in My sight by observing My statutes and My commandments, as My servant David did, then I will be with you and build you an enduring house as I built for David, and I will give Israel to you. <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> ‘Then it will be, that if you listen to all that I command you and walk in My ways, and do what is right in My sight by observing My statutes and My commandments, as My servant David did, then I will be with you and build you an enduring house as I built for David, and I will give Israel to you. <a href="/lsb/1_kings/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then it will be, that if you listen to all that I command you and walk in My ways, and do what is right in My sight to keep My statutes and My commandments, as My servant David did, then I will be with you and build you an enduring house as I built for David, and I will give Israel to you. <a href="/amp/1_kings/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then it shall be, that if you listen to all that I command you and walk in My ways, and do what is right in My sight, keeping and observing My statutes and My commandments, as My servant David did, then I will be with you and build you an enduring house, as I built for David, and I will give Israel to you. <a href="/csb/1_kings/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “ ‘After that, if you obey all I command you, walk in my ways, and do what is right in my sight in order to keep my statutes and my commands as my servant David did, I will be with you. I will build you a lasting dynasty just as I built for David, and I will give you Israel. <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> After that, if you obey all I command you, walk in My ways, and do what is right in My sight in order to keep My statutes and My commands as My servant David did, I will be with you. I will build you a lasting dynasty just as I built for David, and I will give you Israel. <a href="/asv/1_kings/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> And it shall be, if thou wilt hearken unto all that I command thee, and wilt walk in my ways, and do that which is right in mine eyes, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as David my servant did; that I will be with thee, and will build thee a sure house, as I built for David, and will give Israel unto thee. <a href="/cev/1_kings/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I'll help you if you obey me. And if you do what I say, as my servant David did, I will always let someone from your family rule in Israel, just as someone from David's family will always rule in Judah. The nation of Israel will be yours. <a href="/erv/1_kings/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> And it shall be, if thou wilt hearken unto all that I command thee, and wilt walk in my ways, and do that which is right in mine eyes, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as David my servant did; that I will be with thee, and will build thee a sure house, as I built for David, and will give Israel unto thee. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> If you will do all I command you, follow my ways, and do what I consider right by obeying my laws and commands as my servant David did, then I will be with you. I will build a permanent dynasty for you as I did for David. And I will give you Israel. <a href="/gnt/1_kings/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> If you obey me completely, live by my laws, and win my approval by doing what I command, as my servant David did, I will always be with you. I will make you king of Israel and will make sure that your descendants rule after you, just as I have done for David. <a href="/isv/1_kings/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> If you listen to everything that I command you to do, and if you live your life my way, and if you do what I consider to be right by observing my statutes and my commandments, just like my servant David did, then I will be with you, I will build an enduring dynasty for you, just like I did for David, and I'll give Israel to you. <a href="/msb/1_kings/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> If 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. <a href="/net/1_kings/11.htm">NET Bible</a> You must obey all I command you to do, follow my instructions, do what I approve, and keep my rules and commandments, like my servant David did. Then I will be with you and establish for you a lasting dynasty, as I did for David; I will give you Israel. <a href="/nheb/1_kings/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> It shall be, if you will listen to all that I command you, and will walk in my ways, and do that which is right in my eyes, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as David my servant did; that I will be with you, and will build you a sure house, as I built for David, and will give Israel to you. <a href="/wbt/1_kings/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And it shall be, if thou wilt hearken to all that I command thee, and wilt walk in my ways, and do right in my sight, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as David my servant did; that I will be with thee, and build thee a sure house, as I built for David, and will give Israel to thee. <a href="/web/1_kings/11.htm">World English Bible</a> It shall be, if you will listen to all that I command you, and will walk in my ways, and do that which is right in my eyes, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as David my servant did, that I will be with you, and will build you a sure house, as I built for David, and will give Israel to you. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and it has been, if you hear all that I command you, and have walked in My ways, and done that which is right in My eyes, to keep My statutes and My commands, as My servant David did, that I have been with you, and have built a steadfast house for you, as I built for David, and have given Israel to you, <a href="/ylt/1_kings/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and it hath been, if thou dost hear all that I command thee, and hast walked in My ways, and done that which is right in Mine eyes, to keep My statutes and My commands, as did David My servant, that I have been with thee, and have built for thee a stedfast house, as I built for David, and have given to thee Israel, <a href="/slt/1_kings/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And being if thou shalt hear all that I shall command thee, and go in my way and do the straight in mine eyes to watch my laws and my commands as David my servant did, and I was with thee and built to thee a faithful house as I built to David, and I gave Israel to thee.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> If then thou wilt hearken to all that I shall command thee, and wilt walk in my ways, and do what is right before me, keeping my commandments and my precepts, as David my servant did: I will be with thee, and will build thee up a faithful house, as I built a house for David, and I will deliver Israel to thee: <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, if you will listen to all that I will command you, and if you will walk in my ways, and do what is right in my sight, keeping my commandments and my precepts, just as my servant David did, then I will be with you, and I will build for you a faithful house, in the way that I built a house for David, and I will deliver Israel to you. <a href="/nabre/1_kings/11.htm">New American Bible</a> If, then, you heed all that I command you, walking in my ways, and do what is right in my eyes by keeping my statutes and my commandments like David my servant, I will be with you. I will build a lasting house for you, just as I did for David; I will give Israel to you. <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> If you will listen to all that I command you, walk in my ways, and do what is right in my sight by keeping my statutes and my commandments, as David my servant did, I will be with you, and will build you an enduring house, as I built for David, and I will give Israel to you.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And if you shall hearken to all that I command you and will walk in my ways and do what is right in my sight and keep my statutes and my commandments, as David my servant did. I will be with you, and build you a sure house, as I built for David my servant, and will give Israel to you. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And if you will listen to all that I commanded you, and you will walk in my ways, and you will do what is beautiful before me, and you shall keep my covenant and my commandments according to what David my Servant did, I shall be with you, and I shall build a trustworthy household for you, according to what I built for David my Servant, and I shall give you Israel.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And it shall be, if thou wilt hearken unto all that I command thee, and wilt walk in My ways, and do that which is right in Mine eyes, to keep My statutes and My commandments, as David My servant did, that I will be with thee, and will build thee a sure house, as I built for David, and will give Israel unto thee. <a href="/sep/1_kings/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And it shall come to pass, if thou wilt keep all the commandments that I shall give thee, and wilt walk in my ways, and do that which is right before me, to keep my ordinances and my commandments, as David my servant did, that I will be with thee, and will build thee a sure house, as I built to David. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/11-38.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=4645" 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> …37But as for you, I will take you, and you shall reign over all that your heart desires, and you will be king over Israel. 38<a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wə·hā·yāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">If</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: tiš·ma‘ (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">you listen to</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.">all</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.">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/6680.htm" title="6680: ’ă·ṣaw·we·ḵā (V-Piel-Imperf-1cs:: 2ms) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">I command you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: wə·hā·laḵ·tā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">walk</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: ḇiḏ·rā·ḵay (Prep-b:: N-cpc:: 1cs) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">in My ways,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: wə·‘ā·śî·ṯā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">and do</a> <a href="/hebrew/3477.htm" title="3477: hay·yā·šār (Art:: Adj-ms) -- Straight, right. From yashar; straight.">what is right</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: bə·‘ê·nay (Prep-b:: N-cdc:: 1cs) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">in My sight</a> <a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: liš·mō·wr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To keep, watch, preserve. A primitive root; properly, to hedge about, i.e. Guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.">in order to keep</a> <a href="/hebrew/2708.htm" title="2708: ḥuq·qō·w·ṯay (N-fpc:: 1cs) -- Something prescribed, an enactment, statute. Feminine of choq, and meaning substantially the same.">My statutes</a> <a href="/hebrew/4687.htm" title="4687: ū·miṣ·wō·ṯay (Conj-w:: N-fpc:: 1cs) -- Commandment. From tsavah; a command, whether human or divine.">and commandments</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">as</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/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.">David</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">did,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wə·hā·yî·ṯî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-1cs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">then I will be</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·māḵ (Prep:: 2fs) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with you.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1129.htm" title="1129: ū·ḇā·nî·ṯî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-1cs) -- To build. A primitive root; to build.">I will build</a> <a href="/hebrew/lə·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- ">you</a> <a href="/hebrew/539.htm" title="539: ne·’ĕ·mān (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To confirm, support. ">a lasting</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: ḇa·yiṯ- (N-ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">dynasty</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">just as</a> <a href="/hebrew/1129.htm" title="1129: bā·nî·ṯî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To build. A primitive root; to build.">I built</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: lə·ḏā·wiḏ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">for David,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: wə·nā·ṯat·tî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-1cs) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">and I will give</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/lə·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- ">to you.</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> 39Because of this, I will humble David’s descendants—but not forever.’ ”…<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="/deuteronomy/28-1.htm">Deuteronomy 28:1-14</a> “Now if you faithfully obey the voice of the LORD your God and are careful to follow all His commandments I am giving you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. / And all these blessings will come upon you and overtake you, if you will obey the voice of the LORD your God: / You will be blessed in the city and blessed in the country. ... <a href="/1_samuel/12-14.htm">1 Samuel 12:14-15</a> If you fear the LORD and serve Him and obey His voice, and if you do not rebel against the command of the LORD, and if both you and the king who rules over you follow the LORD your God, then all will be well. / But if you disobey the LORD and rebel against His command, then the hand of the LORD will be against you as it was against your fathers. <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="/1_kings/2-3.htm">1 Kings 2:3-4</a> And keep the charge of the LORD your God to walk in His ways and to keep His statutes, commandments, ordinances, and decrees, as written in the Law of Moses, so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you turn, / and so that the LORD may fulfill His promise to me: ‘If your descendants take heed to walk faithfully before Me with all their heart and soul, you will never fail to have a man on the throne of Israel.’ <a href="/1_kings/3-14.htm">1 Kings 3:14</a> So if you walk in My ways and keep My statutes and commandments, just as your father David did, I will prolong your days.” <a href="/1_kings/9-4.htm">1 Kings 9:4-5</a> And as for you, if you walk before Me as your father David walked, with a heart of integrity and uprightness, doing all I have commanded you, and if you keep My statutes and ordinances, / then I will establish your royal throne over Israel forever, as I promised your father David when I said, ‘You will never fail to have a man on the throne of Israel.’ <a href="/2_kings/18-6.htm">2 Kings 18:6</a> He remained faithful to the LORD and did not turn from following Him; he kept the commandments that the LORD had given Moses. <a href="/2_chronicles/7-17.htm">2 Chronicles 7:17-18</a> And as for you, if you walk before Me as your father David walked, doing all I have commanded you, and if you keep My statutes and ordinances, / then I will establish your royal throne, as I covenanted with your father David when I said, ‘You will never fail to have a man to rule over Israel.’ <a href="/psalms/89-29.htm">Psalm 89:29-37</a> 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, / if they violate My statutes and fail to keep My commandments, ... <a href="/isaiah/55-3.htm">Isaiah 55:3</a> Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant—My loving devotion promised to David. <a href="/jeremiah/7-23.htm">Jeremiah 7:23</a> but this is what I commanded them: Obey Me, and I will be your God, and you will be My people. You must walk in all the ways I have commanded you, so that it may go well with you. <a href="/jeremiah/22-4.htm">Jeremiah 22:4-5</a> For if you will indeed carry out these commands, then kings who sit on David’s throne will enter through the gates of this palace riding on chariots and horses—they and their officials and their people. / But if you do not obey these words, then I swear by Myself, declares the LORD, that this house will become a pile of rubble.’” <a href="/ezekiel/18-9.htm">Ezekiel 18:9</a> He follows My statutes and faithfully keeps My ordinances. That man is righteous; surely he will live, declares the Lord GOD. <a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-27</a> Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. / But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. ... <a href="/matthew/19-17.htm">Matthew 19:17</a> “Why do you ask Me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And it shall be, if you will listen to all that I command you, and will walk in my ways, and do that is right in my sight, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as David my servant did; that I will be with you, and build you a sure house, as I built for David, and will give Israel to you.if thou wilt<a href="/1_kings/3-14.htm">1 Kings 3:14</a> And if thou wilt walk in my ways, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as thy father David did walk, then I will lengthen thy days.<a href="/1_kings/6-12.htm">1 Kings 6:12</a> Concerning this house which thou art in building, if thou wilt walk in my statutes, and execute my judgments, and keep all my commandments to walk in them; then will I perform my word with thee, which I spake unto David thy father:<a href="/1_kings/9-4.htm">1 Kings 9:4,5</a> And if thou wilt walk before me, as David thy father walked, in integrity of heart, and in uprightness, to do according to all that I have commanded thee, and wilt keep my statutes and my judgments: … that I will<a href="/deuteronomy/31-8.htm">Deuteronomy 31:8</a> And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.<a href="/joshua/1-5.htm">Joshua 1:5</a> There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.build the<a href="/1_kings/14-7.htm">1 Kings 14:7-14</a> Go, tell Jeroboam, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Forasmuch as I exalted thee from among the people, and made thee prince over my people Israel, … <a href="/2_samuel/7-11.htm">2 Samuel 7:11,16,26-29</a> And as since the time that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel, and have caused thee to rest from all thine enemies. Also the LORD telleth thee that he will make thee an house… <a href="/1_chronicles/17-10.htm">1 Chronicles 17:10,24-27</a> And since the time that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel. Moreover I will subdue all thine enemies. Furthermore I tell thee that the LORD will build thee an house… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/11-7.htm">Build</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-27.htm">Built</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-10.htm">Command</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-34.htm">Commandments</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-36.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-33.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-52.htm">Hearken</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-28.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-37.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/17-19.htm">Observing</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-33.htm">Right</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-36.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-19.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-34.htm">Statutes</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-37.htm">Sure</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-4.htm">Walk</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-33.htm">Ways</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-4.htm">Wilt</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/14-23.htm">Build</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-25.htm">Built</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-17.htm">Command</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-8.htm">Commandments</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-39.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-4.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-15.htm">Hearken</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-16.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-42.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/5-11.htm">Observing</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-8.htm">Right</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-7.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-4.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-8.htm">Statutes</a> <a href="/ezra/7-17.htm">Sure</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-19.htm">Walk</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-33.htm">Ways</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-7.htm">Wilt</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>If you listen to all that I command you This phrase emphasizes the importance of obedience to God's commands. In the biblical context, listening implies not just hearing but also acting upon God's instructions. This is a recurring theme throughout Scripture, where obedience is linked to blessings (<a href="/deuteronomy/28.htm">Deuteronomy 28:1-2</a>). The call to listen is a reminder of the covenant relationship between God and His people, where adherence to His commands is a sign of faithfulness.walk in My ways Walking in God's ways refers to living a life that aligns with His will and character. This phrase suggests a lifestyle of righteousness and integrity, echoing the call to holiness found in <a href="/leviticus/19-2.htm">Leviticus 19:2</a>. It implies a continuous, active pursuit of God's path, contrasting with the ways of the world. Walking in God's ways is a theme that runs throughout the Bible, highlighting the journey of faith and the moral and ethical standards expected of believers.and do what is right in My sight This phrase underscores the importance of divine perspective over human judgment. What is right in God's sight may differ from societal norms or personal desires. It calls for a life that seeks to please God above all else, reminiscent of the call to be God-pleasers rather than man-pleasers (<a href="/galatians/1-10.htm">Galatians 1:10</a>). This aligns with the biblical principle that God's ways and thoughts are higher than ours (<a href="/isaiah/55-8.htm">Isaiah 55:8-9</a>).in order to keep My statutes and commandments The statutes and commandments refer to the laws given by God, particularly those found in the Torah. Keeping these laws was central to the covenant relationship between God and Israel. This phrase highlights the continuity of God's law and its relevance for guiding moral and spiritual conduct. It reflects the biblical understanding that God's commandments are not burdensome but are given for the well-being of His people (1 <a href="/john/5-3.htm">John 5:3</a>).as My servant David did David is often portrayed as a model of faithfulness, despite his imperfections. This reference to David serves as a benchmark for obedience and devotion to God. David's heart for God and his repentance when he sinned (Psalm 51) exemplify the kind of relationship God desires with His people. This phrase also connects to the Davidic covenant, where God promised to establish David's throne forever (<a href="/2_samuel/7-16.htm">2 Samuel 7:16</a>), foreshadowing the coming of Jesus Christ, the Son of David.then I will be with you God's presence is a promise of guidance, protection, and blessing. This assurance of divine presence is a recurring promise in Scripture, seen in God's words to Joshua (<a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a>) and echoed in Jesus' promise to be with His disciples always (<a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a>). The presence of God signifies favor and support, essential for fulfilling His purposes.I will build you a lasting dynasty The promise of a lasting dynasty echoes the covenant made with David, suggesting a continuation of God's plan through a new leader. This promise is contingent upon obedience and faithfulness, highlighting the conditional nature of God's blessings. The concept of a dynasty also points to the Messianic hope, where Jesus, the ultimate fulfillment of the Davidic line, establishes an eternal kingdom (<a href="/luke/1-32.htm">Luke 1:32-33</a>).just as I built for David This comparison to David's dynasty reinforces the legitimacy and significance of the promise. David's reign is seen as a golden age in Israel's history, marked by God's favor and the establishment of Jerusalem as the spiritual and political center. The reference to David serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness to His promises and His ability to fulfill them.and I will give Israel to you This promise of giving Israel signifies the transfer of leadership and the responsibility to govern God's people. It reflects the biblical theme of stewardship, where leaders are entrusted with the care and guidance of the nation. The promise also underscores God's sovereignty in appointing leaders and His ultimate control over the destiny of nations.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jeroboam.htm">Jeroboam</a> A servant of Solomon who was promised a kingdom by God through the prophet Ahijah. He is the primary recipient of the promise in this verse. 2. <a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a> The reigning king of Israel at the time, whose kingdom was to be divided due to his disobedience to God. 3. <a href="/topical/a/ahijah_the_prophet.htm">Ahijah the Prophet</a> The prophet who delivered God's message to Jeroboam, foretelling the division of the kingdom. 4. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The former king of Israel, whose obedience and heart for God are set as the standard for Jeroboam. 5. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation that God promises to give to Jeroboam if he remains faithful.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/o/obedience_as_a_condition_for_blessing.htm">Obedience as a Condition for Blessing</a> God's promises often come with conditions that require our obedience and faithfulness. <a href="/topical/t/the_legacy_of_faithfulness.htm">The Legacy of Faithfulness</a> Like David, our faithfulness can impact not only our lives but also the generations that follow. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_walking_in_god's_ways.htm">The Importance of Walking in God's Ways</a> Walking in God's ways involves a daily commitment to His statutes and commandments, reflecting a heart aligned with His. <a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_with_the_obedient.htm">God's Presence with the Obedient</a> The assurance of God's presence is a powerful promise for those who choose to follow His commands. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a> The division of Solomon's kingdom serves as a warning of the consequences that come from turning away from God's commands.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 38. - And it shall be, if thou writ hearken unto all that I command thee [cf. <a href="/1_kings/3-14.htm">1 Kings 3:14</a>; <a href="/1_kings/6-12.htm">1 Kings 6:12</a>; <a href="/1_kings/9-4.htm">1 Kings 9:4</a>], and wilt walk in my ways, and do that is right in my sight, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as David my servant did; that I will be with thee [cf. ch. 1:37, note], and build thee a sure house [cf. <a href="/2_samuel/7-11.htm">2 Samuel 7:11, 16</a>; i.e., a family, perhaps dynasty. Observe, however, there was no promise to Jeroboam, as there was to David, of an enduring kingdom. It was not God's design to take away the kingdom from David in perpetuity (ver. 39) ], as I built for David, and will give Israel unto thee. <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/11-38.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>If אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not you listen to תִּשְׁמַע֮ (tiš·ma‘) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> To hear intelligently all that כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every I command you, אֲצַוֶּךָ֒ (’ă·ṣaw·we·ḵā) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order walk וְהָלַכְתָּ֣ (wə·hā·laḵ·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk in My ways, בִדְרָכַ֗י (ḇiḏ·rā·ḵay) Preposition-b | Noun - common plural construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> A road, a course of life, mode of action and do וְעָשִׂ֨יתָ (wə·‘ā·śî·ṯā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make what is right הַיָּשָׁ֤ר (hay·yā·šār) Article | Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3477.htm">Strong's 3477: </a> Straight, right in My sight בְּעֵינַי֙ (bə·‘ê·nay) Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> An eye, a fountain in order to keep לִשְׁמ֤וֹר (liš·mō·wr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8104.htm">Strong's 8104: </a> To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to My statutes חֻקּוֹתַי֙ (ḥuq·qō·w·ṯay) Noun - feminine plural construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2708.htm">Strong's 2708: </a> Something prescribed, an enactment, statute and commandments וּמִצְוֺתַ֔י (ū·miṣ·wō·ṯay) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4687.htm">Strong's 4687: </a> Commandment as 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 My servant עַבְדִּ֑י (‘aḇ·dî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant David דָּוִ֣ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse did, עָשָׂ֖ה (‘ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make then I will be וְהָיָ֗ה (wə·hā·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be with you. עִמָּ֗ךְ (‘im·māḵ) Preposition | second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with I will build וּבָנִ֨יתִי (ū·ḇā·nî·ṯî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1129.htm">Strong's 1129: </a> To build you a lasting נֶאֱמָן֙ (ne·’ĕ·mān) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_539.htm">Strong's 539: </a> To confirm, support dynasty בַֽיִת־ (ḇa·yiṯ-) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house just as כַּאֲשֶׁ֥ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that I built בָּנִ֣יתִי (bā·nî·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1129.htm">Strong's 1129: </a> To build for David, לְדָוִ֔ד (lə·ḏā·wiḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse and I will give וְנָתַתִּ֥י (wə·nā·ṯat·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set Israel יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc to you. לְךָ֖ (lə·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_0.htm">Strong's 0: </a> 0 <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/11-38.htm">1 Kings 11:38 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/11-38.htm">1 Kings 11:38 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/11-38.htm">1 Kings 11:38 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/11-38.htm">1 Kings 11:38 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/11-38.htm">1 Kings 11:38 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/11-38.htm">1 Kings 11:38 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/11-38.htm">1 Kings 11:38 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/11-38.htm">1 Kings 11:38 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/11-38.htm">1 Kings 11:38 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/11-38.htm">1 Kings 11:38 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-38.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 11:38 It shall be if you will listen (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/11-37.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 11:37"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 11:37" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/11-39.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 11:39"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 11:39" /></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>