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That is why the LORD has brought all these disasters on them.’” <a href="/esv/1_kings/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then they will say, ‘Because they abandoned the LORD their God who brought their fathers out of the land of Egypt and laid hold on other gods and worshiped them and served them. Therefore the LORD has brought all this disaster on them.’” <a href="/bsb/1_kings/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And others will answer, ‘Because they have forsaken the LORD their God who brought their fathers out of the land of Egypt, and have embraced other gods, worshiping and serving them—because of this, the LORD has brought all this disaster upon them.’” <a href="/kjv/1_kings/9.htm">King James Bible</a> And they shall answer, Because they forsook the LORD their God, who brought forth their fathers out of the land of Egypt, and have taken hold upon other gods, and have worshipped them, and served them: therefore hath the LORD brought upon them all this evil. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/9.htm">New King James Version</a> Then they will answer, ‘Because they forsook the LORD their God, who brought their fathers out of the land of Egypt, and have embraced other gods, and worshiped them and served them; therefore the LORD has brought all this calamity on them.’ ” <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And they will say, ‘Because they abandoned the LORD their God, who brought their fathers out of the land of Egypt, and they adopted other gods and worshiped and served them, for that reason the LORD has brought all this adversity on them.’” <a href="/nasb/1_kings/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220And they will say, &#8216Because they forsook the LORD their God, who brought their fathers out of the land of Egypt, and adopted other gods and worshiped them and served them, therefore the LORD has brought all this adversity on them.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And they will say, ‘Because they forsook the LORD their God, who brought their fathers out of the land of Egypt, and adopted other gods and worshiped them and served them, therefore the LORD has brought all this adversity on them.’” <a href="/lsb/1_kings/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And they will say, ‘Because they forsook Yahweh their God, who brought their fathers out of the land of Egypt, and took hold of other gods and worshiped them and served them, therefore Yahweh has brought all this calamity on them.’” <a href="/amp/1_kings/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And they [who know] will say, ‘Because they abandoned the LORD their God, who brought their fathers out of the land of Egypt, and they have chosen other gods and have worshiped and served them; that is the reason the LORD has brought on them all this adversity.’” <a href="/csb/1_kings/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then they will say, “Because they abandoned the LORD their God who brought their ancestors out of the land of Egypt. They held on to other gods and bowed in worship to them and served them. Because of this, the LORD brought all this ruin on them.” <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then they will say: Because they abandoned the LORD their God who brought their ancestors out of the land of Egypt. They clung to other gods and worshiped and served them. Because of this, the LORD brought all this ruin on them. <a href="/asv/1_kings/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> and they shall answer, Because they forsook Jehovah their God, who brought forth their fathers out of the land of Egypt, and laid hold on other gods, and worshipped them, and served them: therefore hath Jehovah brought all this evil upon them. <a href="/cev/1_kings/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then they will answer, "We know why the LORD did this. The people of Israel rejected the LORD their God, who rescued their ancestors from Egypt, and they started worshiping other gods." <a href="/erv/1_kings/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> and they shall answer, Because they forsook the LORD their God, which brought forth their fathers out of the land of Egypt, and laid hold on other gods, and worshipped them, and served them: therefore hath the LORD brought all this evil upon them. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> They will answer [themselves], 'They abandoned the LORD their God, who brought their ancestors out of Egypt. They adopted other gods, worshiped, and served them. That is why the LORD brought this disaster on them.'" <a href="/gnt/1_kings/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> People will answer, 'It is because they abandoned the LORD their God, who brought their ancestors out of Egypt. They gave their allegiance to other gods and worshiped them. That is why the LORD has brought this disaster on them.'" <a href="/isv/1_kings/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> They will answer, 'Because they abandoned the LORD their God, who brought their ancestors out of the land of Egypt, and they adopted other gods and served them. That's why the Lord has brought all of this disaster on them.'" <a href="/msb/1_kings/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And others will answer, ?Because they have forsaken the LORD their God who brought their fathers out of the land of Egypt, and have embraced other gods, worshiping and serving them?because of this, the LORD has brought all this disaster upon them.?? <a href="/net/1_kings/9.htm">NET Bible</a> Others will then answer, 'Because they abandoned the LORD their God, who led their ancestors out of Egypt. They embraced other gods whom they worshiped and served. That is why the LORD has brought all this disaster down on them.'" <a href="/nheb/1_kings/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And they shall answer, 'Because they forsook the LORD their God, who brought their fathers out of the land of Egypt, and laid hold of other gods, and worshiped them, and served them. Therefore the LORD has brought all this disaster on them.'" <a href="/wbt/1_kings/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And they shall answer, Because they forsook the LORD their God, who brought forth their fathers from the land of Egypt, and have taken hold upon other gods, and have worshiped them, and served them: therefore hath the LORD brought upon them all this evil. <a href="/web/1_kings/9.htm">World English Bible</a> and they will answer, ‘Because they abandoned Yahweh their God, who brought their fathers out of the land of Egypt, and embraced other gods, and worshiped them, and served them. Therefore Yahweh has brought all this evil on them.’” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And they have said, Because that they have forsaken their God YHWH, who brought out their fathers from the land of Egypt, and they lay hold on other gods, and bow themselves to them and serve them; therefore YHWH has brought all this calamity on them.” <a href="/ylt/1_kings/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and they have said, Because that they have forsaken Jehovah their God, who brought out their fathers from the land of Egypt, and they lay hold on other gods, and bow themselves to them, and serve them; therefore hath Jehovah brought in upon them all this evil.' <a href="/slt/1_kings/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they said, Because they forsook Jehovah their God who brought forth their fathers out of the land of Egypt, and they will lay hold upon other gods and worship to them, and serve them: for this, Jehovah brought, upon them all this evil.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And they shall answer: Because they forsook the Lord their God, who brought their fathers out of the land of Egypt, and followed strange gods, and adored them, and worshipped them: therefore hath the Lord brought upon them all this evil. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And they will respond: ‘Because they abandoned the Lord their God, who led their fathers away from the land of Egypt, and they followed strange gods, and they adored them and served them. For this reason, the Lord led all this evil over them.’ ” <a href="/nabre/1_kings/9.htm">New American Bible</a> And the answer will come: “Because they abandoned the LORD, their God, who brought their ancestors out of the land of Egypt, and they embraced other gods, bowing down to them and serving them. That is why the LORD has brought upon them all this evil.” <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then they will say, ‘Because they have forsaken the LORD their God, who brought their ancestors out of the land of Egypt, and embraced other gods, worshiping them and serving them; therefore the LORD has brought this disaster upon them.’”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And they shall answer, Because they forsook the LORD their God, who brought forth their fathers out of the land of Egypt, and have taken hold upon other gods, and have worshipped them and served them; therefore the LORD has brought upon them all this evil. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And they will say: ‘Because they have forsaken LORD JEHOVAH their God who brought forth their fathers from the land of Egypt and they seized on gods of other nations and they worked for them and they bowed to them; because of this LORD JEHOVAH brought upon them all this evil.”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> they shall be answered: Because they forsook the LORD their God, who brought forth their fathers out of the land of Egypt, and laid hold on other gods, and worshipped them, and served them; therefore hath the LORD brought all this evil upon them.' <a href="/sep/1_kings/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And men shall say, Because they forsook the Lord their God, who brought out their fathers from Egypt, out of the house of bondage, and they attached themselves to strange gods, and worshipped them, and served them: therefore the Lord has brought this evil upon them. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/9-9.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=3690" 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/9.htm">The LORD's Response to Solomon</a> …8And when this temple has become a heap of rubble, all who pass by it will be appalled and will hiss and say, ‘Why has the LORD done such a thing to this land and to this temple?’ 9<a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: wə·’ā·mə·rū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3cp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">And others will answer,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">‘Because</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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5800.htm" title="5800: ‘ā·zə·ḇū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To loosen, relinquish, permit. A primitive root; to loosen, i.e. Relinquish, permit, etc.">they have forsaken</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/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê·hem (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">their God</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.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: hō·w·ṣî (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">brought</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ă·ḇō·ṯām (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">their fathers</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/776.htm" title="776: mê·’e·reṣ (Prep-m:: N-fsc) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">out of the land</a> <a href="/hebrew/4714.htm" title="4714: miṣ·ra·yim (N-proper-fs) -- A son of Ham, also his desc. and their country in N.W. Africa. Dual of matsowr; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt.">of Egypt,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: way·ya·ḥă·zi·qū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">and have embraced</a> <a href="/hebrew/312.htm" title="312: ’ă·ḥê·rîm (Adj-mp) -- Another. From 'achar; properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.">other</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: bê·lō·hîm (Prep-b:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">gods,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7812.htm" title="7812: way·yiš·ta·ḥū (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To bow down. A primitive root; to depress, i.e. Prostrate.">worshiping</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5647.htm" title="5647: way·ya·‘aḇ·ḏum (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp:: 3mp) -- To work, serve. A primitive root; to work; by implication, to serve, till, enslave, etc.">and serving them—</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">because of</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: kên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so.">this,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: hê·ḇî (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">has brought</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/2063.htm" title="2063: haz·zōṯ (Art:: Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this.">this</a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: hā·rā·‘āh (Art:: Adj-fs) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">disaster</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ă·lê·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">upon them.’”</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’êṯ (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <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/29-24.htm">Deuteronomy 29:24-28</a> So all the nations will ask, ‘Why has the LORD done such a thing to this land? Why this great outburst of anger?’ / And the people will answer, ‘It is because they abandoned the covenant of the LORD, the God of their fathers, which He made with them when He brought them out of the land of Egypt. / They went and served other gods, and they worshiped gods they had not known—gods that the LORD had not given to them. ... <a href="/jeremiah/22-8.htm">Jeremiah 22:8-9</a> And many nations will pass by this city and ask one another, ‘Why has the LORD done such a thing to this great city?’ / Then people will reply, ‘Because they have forsaken the covenant of the LORD their God and have worshiped and served other gods.’” <a href="/2_chronicles/7-21.htm">2 Chronicles 7:21-22</a> And when this temple has become a heap of rubble, all who pass by it will be appalled and say, ‘Why has the LORD done such a thing to this land and to this temple?’ / And others will answer, ‘Because they have forsaken the LORD, the God of their fathers, who brought them out of the land of Egypt, and have embraced other gods, worshiping and serving them—because of this, He has brought all this disaster upon them.’” <a href="/deuteronomy/31-17.htm">Deuteronomy 31:17-18</a> On that day My anger will burn against them, and I will abandon them and hide My face from them, so that they will be consumed, and many troubles and afflictions will befall them. On that day they will say, ‘Have not these disasters come upon us because our God is no longer with us?’ / And on that day I will surely hide My face because of all the evil they have done by turning to other gods. <a href="/jeremiah/16-10.htm">Jeremiah 16:10-13</a> When you tell these people all these things, they will ask you, ‘Why has the LORD pronounced all this great disaster against us? What is our iniquity? What is the sin that we have committed against the LORD our God?’ / Then you are to answer them: ‘It is because your fathers have forsaken Me, declares the LORD, and followed other gods, and served and worshiped them. They abandoned Me and did not keep My instruction. / And you have done more evil than your fathers. See how each of you follows the stubbornness of his evil heart instead of obeying Me. ... <a href="/judges/2-13.htm">Judges 2:13-15</a> for they forsook Him and served Baal and the Ashtoreths. / Then the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He delivered them into the hands of those who plundered them. He sold them into the hands of their enemies all around, whom they were no longer able to resist. / Wherever Israel marched out, the hand of the LORD was against them to bring calamity, just as He had sworn to them. So they were greatly distressed. <a href="/2_kings/17-7.htm">2 Kings 17:7-23</a> All this happened because the people of Israel had sinned against the LORD their God, who had brought them out of the land of Egypt from under the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt. They had worshiped other gods / and walked in the customs of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites, as well as in the practices introduced by the kings of Israel. / The Israelites secretly did things against the LORD their God that were not right. From watchtower to fortified city, they built high places in all their cities. ... <a href="/isaiah/1-4.htm">Isaiah 1:4</a> Alas, O sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, a brood of evildoers, children who act corruptly! They have forsaken the LORD; they have despised the Holy One of Israel and turned their backs on Him. <a href="/hosea/9-17.htm">Hosea 9:17</a> My God will reject them because they have not obeyed Him; and they shall be wanderers among the nations. <a href="/ezekiel/39-23.htm">Ezekiel 39:23-24</a> And the nations will know that the house of Israel went into exile for their iniquity, because they were unfaithful to Me. So I hid My face from them and delivered them into the hands of their enemies, so that they all fell by the sword. / I dealt with them according to their uncleanness and transgressions, and I hid My face from them. <a href="/matthew/21-43.htm">Matthew 21:43</a> Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit. <a href="/romans/1-21.htm">Romans 1:21-23</a> For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts. / Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools, / and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images of mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles. <a href="/acts/7-42.htm">Acts 7:42-43</a> But God turned away from them and gave them over to the worship of the host of heaven, as it is written in the book of the prophets: ‘Did you bring Me sacrifices and offerings forty years in the wilderness, O house of Israel? / You have taken along the tabernacle of Molech and the star of your god Rephan, the idols you made to worship. Therefore I will send you into exile beyond Babylon.’ <a href="/1_corinthians/10-5.htm">1 Corinthians 10:5-11</a> Nevertheless, God was not pleased with most of them, for they were struck down in the wilderness. / These things took place as examples to keep us from craving evil things as they did. / Do not be idolaters, as some of them were. As it is written: “The people sat down to eat and drink and got up to indulge in revelry.” ... <a href="/hebrews/3-16.htm">Hebrews 3:16-19</a> For who were the ones who heard and rebelled? Were they not all those Moses led out of Egypt? / And with whom was God angry for forty years? Was it not with those who sinned, whose bodies fell in the wilderness? / And to whom did He swear that they would never enter His rest? Was it not to those who disobeyed? ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And they shall answer, Because they forsook the LORD their God, who brought forth their fathers out of the land of Egypt, and have taken hold on other gods, and have worshipped them, and served them: therefore has the LORD brought on them all this evil.Because<a href="/deuteronomy/29-25.htm">Deuteronomy 29:25-28</a> Then men shall say, Because they have forsaken the covenant of the LORD God of their fathers, which he made with them when he brought them forth out of the land of Egypt: … <a href="/2_chronicles/7-22.htm">2 Chronicles 7:22</a> And it shall be answered, Because they forsook the LORD God of their fathers, which brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, and laid hold on other gods, and worshipped them, and served them: therefore hath he brought all this evil upon them.<a href="/jeremiah/2-10.htm">Jeremiah 2:10-13,19</a> For pass over the isles of Chittim, and see; and send unto Kedar, and consider diligently, and see if there be such a thing… therefore<a href="/jeremiah/12-7.htm">Jeremiah 12:7,8</a> I have forsaken mine house, I have left mine heritage; I have given the dearly beloved of my soul into the hand of her enemies… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ephesians/1-5.htm">Adopted</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-65.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-50.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-58.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-7.htm">Forsook</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-54.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-6.htm">Gods</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-26.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-31.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-6.htm">Served</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-32.htm">Worshiped</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-32.htm">Worshipped</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/esther/2-7.htm">Adopted</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-16.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-6.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-21.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-8.htm">Forsook</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-3.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-2.htm">Gods</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-30.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-30.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-17.htm">Served</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-33.htm">Worshiped</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-33.htm">Worshipped</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 9</div>1. <a href="/1_kings/9-1.htm">God's covenant in a vision with Solomon</a> 10. <a href="/1_kings/9-10.htm">The mutual presents of Solomon and Hiran</a> 15. <a href="/1_kings/9-15.htm">In Solomon's works the Gentiles were his bondmen, the Israelites servants</a> 24. <a href="/1_kings/9-24.htm">Pharaoh's daughter removes to her house</a> 25. <a href="/1_kings/9-25.htm">Solomon's yearly solemn sacrifices</a> 26. <a href="/1_kings/9-26.htm">His navy fetches gold from Ophir</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/9.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/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And others will answer, This phrase suggests a future scenario where people will inquire about the cause of Israel's downfall. It implies a communal understanding and acknowledgment of the reasons behind the nation's suffering. This anticipates a time of reflection and explanation, often seen in the aftermath of judgment.‘Because they have forsaken the LORD their God Forsaking the LORD indicates a deliberate turning away from the covenant relationship established between God and Israel. This echoes the warnings given in <a href="/deuteronomy/28-20.htm">Deuteronomy 28:20</a> and <a href="/joshua/24-20.htm">Joshua 24:20</a>, where forsaking God leads to dire consequences. The covenant was central to Israel's identity, and abandoning it was tantamount to rejecting their chosen status.who brought their fathers out of the land of Egypt, This phrase recalls the Exodus, a foundational event in Israel's history, symbolizing God's deliverance and faithfulness. It serves as a reminder of God's past acts of salvation and the basis for Israel's obligation to remain faithful. The Exodus is frequently referenced throughout the Old Testament as a demonstration of God's power and love (<a href="/exodus/20-2.htm">Exodus 20:2</a>).and have embraced other gods, Embracing other gods signifies idolatry, a recurring sin in Israel's history. This act of spiritual adultery is condemned throughout the scriptures (<a href="/exodus/20-3.htm">Exodus 20:3-5</a>). It reflects a breach of the first commandment and a turning to the practices of surrounding nations, which were often associated with moral and spiritual corruption.worshiping and serving them— Worship and service to other gods indicate a complete devotion and submission, which should have been reserved for the LORD alone. This behavior is seen as a betrayal of the exclusive worship demanded by God (<a href="/deuteronomy/6-13.htm">Deuteronomy 6:13-14</a>). It highlights the seriousness of idolatry as not just a cultural practice but a spiritual allegiance.because of this, the LORD has brought all this disaster upon them.’” The disaster refers to the consequences of Israel's unfaithfulness, often manifested as military defeat, exile, or other forms of judgment. This is consistent with the covenant curses outlined in <a href="/deuteronomy/28-15.htm">Deuteronomy 28:15-68</a>. Theologically, it underscores the principle of divine retribution and the seriousness of covenantal disobedience. This also foreshadows the eventual exile of Israel and Judah, serving as a historical and prophetic warning.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant God of Israel, who delivered the Israelites from Egypt and established them in the Promised Land. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a> The chosen people of God, who are warned about the consequences of forsaking their covenant with Yahweh. 3. <a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a> The land from which God delivered the Israelites, symbolizing bondage and oppression. 4. <a href="/topical/o/other_gods.htm">Other gods</a> The false deities that the Israelites are warned against worshiping, representing idolatry and spiritual adultery. 5. <a href="/topical/d/disaster.htm">Disaster</a> The consequences or judgment that comes upon the Israelites for their unfaithfulness to God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_to_god.htm">Faithfulness to God</a> The importance of remaining faithful to God and His commandments. Forsaking God leads to spiritual and often physical consequences. <a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_idolatry.htm">The Danger of Idolatry</a> Idolatry is not just the worship of physical idols but can include anything that takes the place of God in our lives. We must guard our hearts against modern forms of idolatry. <a href="/topical/c/covenant_relationship.htm">Covenant Relationship</a> Understanding our relationship with God as a covenant, which requires commitment and obedience. Reflect on the seriousness of our promises to God. <a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_disobedience.htm">Consequences of Disobedience</a> Recognize that disobedience to God brings about natural and spiritual consequences. This is a call to repentance and realignment with God's will. <a href="/topical/g/god's_deliverance_and_faithfulness.htm">God's Deliverance and Faithfulness</a> Remembering God's past deliverance and faithfulness encourages us to trust and obey Him in the present.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 9</a> <a href="/q/is_king_saul_considered_saved.htm">Is King Saul considered saved?</a> <a href="/q/key_themes_of_the_general_epistles.htm">How do you cut Rahab into pieces?</a> <a href="/q/is_666_talents_year_for_solomon_plausible.htm">In 1 Kings 10:14, how plausible is Solomon receiving 666 talents of gold in one year, and does any archeological data support such immense wealth?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_rahab_and_dragon_in_isaiah.htm">Isaiah 51:9 references the defeat of Rahab and the dragon. Is there any historical or archaeological evidence to clarify who or what these entities represent?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_kings/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) Brought . . . out of the land of Egypt.--This is appealed to here in exactly a converse sense to the mention of it in Solomon's prayer. There it was made the ground for pleading with the Lord for His continued favour (see <a href="/context/1_kings/8-51.htm" title="For they be your people, and your inheritance, which you brought forth out of Egypt, from the middle of the furnace of iron:">1Kings 8:51-53</a>); here for His claim of the undivided allegiance of the people, for it marked His new "covenant" with the people, now become a nation (see <a href="/jeremiah/31-32.htm" title="Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt; which my covenant they broke, although I was an husband to them, said the LORD:">Jeremiah 31:32</a>), and therefore involved (as in all covenants) reciprocal claims. Afterwards the deliverance from Babylon was to take its place, both as a proof of God's love and a motive for the loyal obedience of the people (<a href="/context/jeremiah/16-14.htm" title="Therefore, behold, the days come, said the LORD, that it shall no more be said, The LORD lives, that brought up the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt;">Jeremiah 16:14-15</a>; <a href="/context/jeremiah/23-7.htm" title="Therefore, behold, the days come, said the LORD, that they shall no more say, The LORD lives, which brought up the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt;">Jeremiah 23:7-8</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 9. - And they shall answer, Because they forsook the Lord their God who brought forth their fathers out of the land of Egypt [Based on <a href="/deuteronomy/29-25.htm">Deuteronomy 29:25</a>. Solomon in his prayer referred repeatedly to this great deliverance, vers. 16, 21, 51, 53], and have taken hold upon other gods and have worshipped them and served them; therefore hath the Lord brought upon them all this evil. CHAPTER 9:10-28. SOLOMON'S BUILDINGS AND UNDERTAKINGS. - So far the historian has spoken exclusively of the two greatest works of Solomon's reign, the Temple and the Palace, and principally of the former. Even the message just related was, as we have seen, the response to the prayer offered when the temple was consecrated. But he now proceeds to mention other proofs of Solomon's greatness, and of the prosperity of his reign - doubtless because the glory of Israel then reached its climax, and the author would be tempted to linger over these details because of the dark contrast which his own time supplied - and this leads him to speak of the means by which all these enterprises were accomplished. The particulars here given are but fragmentary, and are grouped together in a somewhat irregular manner. It would seem as if both this account and that of the chronicler had been compiled from much more copious histories, each writer having cited those particulars which appeared to him to be the most interesting and important. But the design of the historian in either case is evident, viz., (1) to recount the principal undertakings of this illustrious king, and (2) to indicate the resources which enabled him to accomplish such ambitious and extensive designs. These latter were . . . <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/9-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And [others] will answer, וְאָמְר֗וּ (wə·’ā·mə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say ‘Because עַל֩ (‘al) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against they have forsaken עָזְב֜וּ (‘ā·zə·ḇū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5800.htm">Strong's 5800: </a> To loosen, relinquish, permit the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel their God אֱלֹהֵיהֶ֗ם (’ĕ·lō·hê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative who אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’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 brought הוֹצִ֣יא (hō·w·ṣî) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> To go, bring, out, direct and proxim their fathers אֲבֹתָם֮ (’ă·ḇō·ṯām) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father out מֵאֶ֣רֶץ (mê·’e·reṣ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land of Egypt, מִצְרַיִם֒ (miṣ·ra·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4714.htm">Strong's 4714: </a> Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa and have embraced וַֽיַּחֲזִ֙קוּ֙ (way·ya·ḥă·zi·qū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer other אֲחֵרִ֔ים (’ă·ḥê·rîm) Adjective - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_312.htm">Strong's 312: </a> Hinder, next, other gods, בֵּאלֹהִ֣ים (bê·lō·hîm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative worshiping וַיִּשְׁתַּחֲו֥וּ‪‬ (way·yiš·ta·ḥă·wū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7812.htm">Strong's 7812: </a> To depress, prostrate and serving them. וַיַּעַבְדֻ֑ם (way·ya·‘aḇ·ḏum) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5647.htm">Strong's 5647: </a> To work, to serve, till, enslave Because of עֲלֵיהֶ֔ם (‘ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against this, כֵּ֗ן (kên) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3651.htm">Strong's 3651: </a> So -- thus the LORD יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel has brought הֵבִ֤יא (hê·ḇî) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every this הַזֹּֽאת׃ (haz·zōṯ) Article | Pronoun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, disaster הָרָעָ֖ה (hā·rā·‘āh) Article | Adjective - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> Bad, evil upon them.?? עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/9-9.htm">1 Kings 9:9 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/9-9.htm">1 Kings 9:9 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/9-9.htm">1 Kings 9:9 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/9-9.htm">1 Kings 9:9 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/9-9.htm">1 Kings 9:9 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/9-9.htm">1 Kings 9:9 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/9-9.htm">1 Kings 9:9 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/9-9.htm">1 Kings 9:9 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/9-9.htm">1 Kings 9:9 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/9-9.htm">1 Kings 9:9 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-9.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 9:9 And they shall answer Because they forsook (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/9-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 9:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 9:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/9-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 9:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 9:10" /></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>