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But Jeroboam arose and fled into Egypt, to Shishak king of Egypt, and was in Egypt until the death of Solomon. <a href="/bsb/1_kings/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Solomon therefore sought to kill Jeroboam. But Jeroboam arose and fled to Egypt, to Shishak king of Egypt, where he remained until the death of Solomon. <a href="/kjv/1_kings/11.htm">King James Bible</a> Solomon sought therefore to kill Jeroboam. And Jeroboam arose, and fled into Egypt, unto Shishak king of Egypt, and was in Egypt until the death of Solomon. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/11.htm">New King James Version</a> Solomon therefore sought to kill Jeroboam. But Jeroboam arose and fled to Egypt, to Shishak king of Egypt, and was in Egypt until the death of Solomon. <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Solomon sought therefore to put Jeroboam to death; but Jeroboam set out and fled to Egypt to Shishak king of Egypt, and he was in Egypt until the death of Solomon. <a href="/nasb/1_kings/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> Solomon sought therefore to put Jeroboam to death; but Jeroboam arose and fled to Egypt to Shishak king of Egypt, and he was in Egypt until the death of Solomon. <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Solomon sought therefore to put Jeroboam to death; but Jeroboam arose and fled to Egypt to Shishak king of Egypt, and he was in Egypt until the death of Solomon. <a href="/lsb/1_kings/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Solomon sought therefore to put Jeroboam to death; but Jeroboam arose and fled to Egypt to Shishak king of Egypt, and he was in Egypt until the death of Solomon. <a href="/amp/1_kings/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So Solomon attempted to kill Jeroboam; but Jeroboam set out and escaped to Egypt, to Shishak king of Egypt, and stayed in Egypt until Solomon died. <a href="/csb/1_kings/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore, Solomon tried to kill Jeroboam, but he fled to Egypt, to King Shishak of Egypt, where he remained until Solomon’s death. <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore, Solomon tried to kill Jeroboam, but he fled to Egypt, to Shishak king of Egypt, where he remained until Solomon&#8217s death. <a href="/asv/1_kings/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> Solomon sought therefore to kill Jeroboam; but Jeroboam arose, and fled into Egypt, unto Shishak king of Egypt, and was in Egypt until the death of Solomon. <a href="/cev/1_kings/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When Solomon learned what the LORD had told Jeroboam, Solomon tried to kill Jeroboam. But he escaped to King Shishak of Egypt and stayed there until Solomon died. <a href="/erv/1_kings/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> Solomon sought therefore to kill Jeroboam: but Jeroboam arose, and fled into Egypt, unto Shishak king of Egypt, and was in Egypt until the death of Solomon. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then Solomon tried to kill Jeroboam, but Jeroboam fled to King Shishak of Egypt. He stayed in Egypt until Solomon died. <a href="/gnt/1_kings/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> And so Solomon tried to kill Jeroboam, but he escaped to King Shishak of Egypt and stayed there until Solomon's death. <a href="/isv/1_kings/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> That's why Solomon tried to execute Jeroboam, but Jeroboam got up and fled to Egypt, where he lived as a guest of King Shishak and remained until Solomon had died. <a href="/msb/1_kings/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Solomon therefore sought to kill Jeroboam. But Jeroboam arose and fled to Egypt, to Shishak king of Egypt, where he remained until the death of Solomon. <a href="/net/1_kings/11.htm">NET Bible</a> Solomon tried to kill Jeroboam, but Jeroboam escaped to Egypt and found refuge with King Shishak of Egypt. He stayed in Egypt until Solomon died. <a href="/nheb/1_kings/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Solomon sought therefore to kill Jeroboam; but Jeroboam arose, and fled into Egypt, to Shishak king of Egypt, and was in Egypt until the death of Solomon. <a href="/wbt/1_kings/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Solomon sought therefore to kill Jeroboam. And Jeroboam arose, and fled into Egypt, to Shishak king of Egypt, and was in Egypt until the death of Solomon. <a href="/web/1_kings/11.htm">World English Bible</a> Therefore Solomon sought to kill Jeroboam, but Jeroboam arose and fled into Egypt, to Shishak king of Egypt, and was in Egypt until the death of Solomon. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Solomon seeks to put Jeroboam to death, and Jeroboam rises and flees to Egypt, to Shishak king of Egypt, and he is in Egypt until the death of Solomon. <a href="/ylt/1_kings/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Solomon seeketh to put Jeroboam to death, and Jeroboam riseth and fleeth to Egypt, unto Shishak king of Egypt, and he is in Egypt till the death of Solomon. <a href="/slt/1_kings/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Solomon will seek to kill Jeroboam, and Jeroboam will rise and flee to Egypt to Shishak, king of Egypt, and he will be in Egypt till the death of Solomon.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Solomon therefore sought to kill Jeroboam: but he arose, and fled into Egypt to Sesac the king of Egypt, and was in Egypt till the death of Solomon. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, Solomon wanted to kill Jeroboam. But he rose up and fled away to Egypt, to Shishak, the king of Egypt. And he was in Egypt until the death of Solomon. <a href="/nabre/1_kings/11.htm">New American Bible</a> When Solomon tried to have Jeroboam killed, Jeroboam fled to Shishak, king of Egypt. He remained in Egypt until Solomon’s death. <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Solomon sought therefore to kill Jeroboam; but Jeroboam promptly fled to Egypt, to King Shishak of Egypt, and remained in Egypt until the death of Solomon.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Solomon sought therefore to kill Jeroboam. And Jeroboam arose and fled to Egypt, to Shishak king of Egypt, and was in Egypt until the death of Solomon. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Solomon sought to kill Yorbaam, and Yorbaam arose and fled to Egypt to Shishaq King of Egypt, and he was in Egypt until Solomon was dead.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Solomon sought therefore to kill Jeroboam; but Jeroboam arose, and fled into Egypt, unto Shishak king of Egypt, and was in Egypt until the death of Solomon. <a href="/sep/1_kings/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Solomon sought to slay Jeroboam: but he arose and fled into Egypt, to Susakim king of Egypt, and he was in Egypt until Solomon died. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/11-40.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=4673" 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> …39Because of this, I will humble David’s descendants—but not forever.’ ” 40<a href="/hebrew/8010.htm" title="8010: šə·lō·mōh (N-proper-ms) -- David's son and successor to his throne. From shalowm; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor.">Solomon</a> <a href="/hebrew/1245.htm" title="1245: way·ḇaq·qêš (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To seek. A primitive root; to search out; by implication, to strive after.">therefore sought</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: lə·hā·mîṯ (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">to kill</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/3379.htm" title="3379: yā·rā·ḇə·‘ām (N-proper-ms) -- From riyb and am; people will contend; Jarobam, the name of two Israelite kings.">Jeroboam.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3379.htm" title="3379: yā·rā·ḇə·‘ām (N-proper-ms) -- From riyb and am; people will contend; Jarobam, the name of two Israelite kings.">But Jeroboam</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: way·yā·qām (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">arose</a> <a href="/hebrew/1272.htm" title="1272: way·yiḇ·raḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To go through, flee. A primitive root; to bolt, i.e. Figuratively, to flee suddenly.">and fled</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.">to Egypt,</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/7895.htm" title="7895: šî·šaq (N-proper-ms) -- An Egyptian king. Or Shuwshaq; of Egyptian derivation; Shishak, an Egyptian king.">Shishak</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ- (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">king</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/4714.htm" title="4714: ḇə·miṣ·ra·yim (Prep-b:: 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.">where</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">he remained</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">until</a> <a href="/hebrew/4194.htm" title="4194: mō·wṯ (N-msc) -- Death. From muwth; death; concretely, the dead, their place or state; figuratively, pestilence, ruin.">the death</a> <a href="/hebrew/8010.htm" title="8010: šə·lō·mōh (N-proper-ms) -- David's son and successor to his throne. From shalowm; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor.">of Solomon.</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="/1_kings/2-25.htm">1 Kings 2:25</a> So King Solomon gave orders to Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he struck down Adonijah and he died. <a href="/1_kings/2-46.htm">1 Kings 2:46</a> Then the king commanded Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he went out and struck Shimei down, and he died. Thus the kingdom was firmly established in the hand of Solomon. <a href="/1_kings/12-2.htm">1 Kings 12:2</a> When Jeroboam son of Nebat heard about this, he was still in Egypt where he had fled from King Solomon and had been living ever since. <a href="/1_kings/12-20.htm">1 Kings 12:20</a> When all Israel heard that Jeroboam had returned, they summoned him to the assembly and made him king over all Israel. Only the tribe of Judah followed the house of David. <a href="/1_kings/14-14.htm">1 Kings 14:14</a> Moreover, the LORD will raise up for Himself a king over Israel who will cut off the house of Jeroboam. This is the day—yes, even today! <a href="/1_kings/14-7.htm">1 Kings 14:7-8</a> Go, tell Jeroboam that this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I raised you up from among the people and appointed you ruler over My people Israel. / I tore the kingdom away from the house of David and gave it to you. But you have not been like My servant David, who kept My commandments and followed Me with all his heart, doing only what was right in My eyes. <a href="/2_samuel/15-14.htm">2 Samuel 15:14</a> And David said to all the servants with him in Jerusalem, “Arise and let us flee, or we will not escape from Absalom! We must leave quickly, or he will soon overtake us, heap disaster on us, and put the city to the sword.” <a href="/2_samuel/17-21.htm">2 Samuel 17:21-22</a> After the men had gone, Ahimaaz and Jonathan climbed up out of the well and went to inform King David, saying, “Get up and cross over the river at once, for Ahithophel has given this advice against you.” / So David and all the people with him got up and crossed the Jordan. By daybreak, there was no one left who had not crossed the Jordan. <a href="/2_samuel/19-9.htm">2 Samuel 19:9-10</a> And all the people throughout the tribes of Israel were arguing, “The king rescued us from the hand of our enemies and delivered us from the hand of the Philistines, but now he has fled the land because of Absalom. / But Absalom, the man we anointed over us, has died in battle. So why do you say nothing about restoring the king?” <a href="/2_samuel/20-1.htm">2 Samuel 20:1-2</a> Now a worthless man named Sheba son of Bichri, a Benjamite, happened to be there, and he blew the ram’s horn and shouted: “We have no share in David, no inheritance in Jesse’s son. Every man to his tent, O Israel!” / So all the men of Israel deserted David to follow Sheba son of Bichri. But the men of Judah stayed by their king all the way from the Jordan to Jerusalem. <a href="/2_kings/11-1.htm">2 Kings 11:1-3</a> When Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she proceeded to annihilate all the royal heirs. / But Jehosheba daughter of King Joram, the sister of Ahaziah, took Joash son of Ahaziah and stole him away from among the sons of the king who were being murdered. She put him and his nurse in a bedroom to hide him from Athaliah, and he was not killed. / And Joash remained hidden with his nurse in the house of the LORD for six years while Athaliah ruled the land. <a href="/2_chronicles/10-2.htm">2 Chronicles 10:2</a> When Jeroboam son of Nebat heard about this, he returned from Egypt, where he had fled from King Solomon. <a href="/2_chronicles/10-19.htm">2 Chronicles 10:19</a> So to this day Israel has been in rebellion against the house of David. <a href="/matthew/2-13.htm">Matthew 2:13-14</a> When the Magi had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.” / So he got up, took the Child and His mother by night, and withdrew to Egypt, <a href="/matthew/2-20.htm">Matthew 2:20-21</a> “Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and go to the land of Israel, for those seeking the Child’s life are now dead.” / So Joseph got up, took the Child and His mother, and went to the land of Israel.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Solomon sought therefore to kill Jeroboam. And Jeroboam arose, and fled into Egypt, to Shishak king of Egypt, and was in Egypt until the death of Solomon.Solomon sought<a href="/2_chronicles/16-10.htm">2 Chronicles 16:10</a> Then Asa was wroth with the seer, and put him in a prison house; for he was in a rage with him because of this thing. And Asa oppressed some of the people the same time.<a href="/proverbs/21-30.htm">Proverbs 21:30</a> There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.<a href="/isaiah/14-24.htm">Isaiah 14:24-27</a> The LORD of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand: … <a href="/1_kings/14-25.htm">1 Kings 14:25,26</a> And it came to pass in the fifth year of king Rehoboam, that Shishak king of Egypt came up against Jerusalem: … <a href="/2_chronicles/12-2.htm">2 Chronicles 12:2-9</a> And it came to pass, that in the fifth year of king Rehoboam Shishak king of Egypt came up against Jerusalem, because they had transgressed against the LORD, … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/1-6.htm">Chance</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-16.htm">Death</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-21.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-23.htm">Fled</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-23.htm">Flight</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-31.htm">Jeroboam</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-31.htm">Jerobo'am</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-27.htm">Kill</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-40.htm">Riseth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-11.htm">Seeketh</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-9.htm">Shishak</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-31.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-34.htm">Solomon's</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-24.htm">Sought</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-31.htm">Tried</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/18-23.htm">Chance</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-18.htm">Death</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-2.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-2.htm">Fled</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-2.htm">Flight</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-2.htm">Jeroboam</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-2.htm">Jerobo'am</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-27.htm">Kill</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-4.htm">Riseth</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-7.htm">Seeketh</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-25.htm">Shishak</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-41.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-41.htm">Solomon's</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-17.htm">Sought</a> <a href="/esther/6-2.htm">Tried</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>Solomon therefore sought to kill Jeroboam. This phrase highlights the tension between Solomon and Jeroboam. Solomon, despite his wisdom, was not immune to the political threats posed by Jeroboam, whom God had chosen to rule over ten tribes of Israel (<a href="/1_kings/11-31.htm">1 Kings 11:31</a>). This reflects the fulfillment of the prophecy given by the prophet Ahijah, indicating the division of the kingdom due to Solomon's idolatry (<a href="/1_kings/11-29.htm">1 Kings 11:29-39</a>). The attempt on Jeroboam's life underscores Solomon's departure from God's ways, as he sought to secure his kingdom through human means rather than divine guidance.But Jeroboam arose and fled to Egypt, Jeroboam's flight to Egypt is significant as Egypt was often a place of refuge for those fleeing danger in Israel (e.g., Moses in <a href="/exodus/2-15.htm">Exodus 2:15</a>). This action demonstrates Jeroboam's awareness of the threat to his life and his strategic decision to seek asylum. Egypt, at this time, was a powerful nation and a natural choice for political asylum. Jeroboam's escape also aligns with God's plan, as it preserved him for his future role as king over the northern tribes.to Shishak king of Egypt, Shishak, also known as Sheshonq I, was the first ruler of Egypt's 22nd Dynasty. His reign is historically significant, as he later invaded Judah during the reign of Rehoboam, Solomon's son (<a href="/1_kings/14-25.htm">1 Kings 14:25-26</a>). Shishak's willingness to harbor Jeroboam suggests a political alliance or at least a mutual interest in destabilizing Solomon's rule. This connection between Jeroboam and Shishak foreshadows future interactions between Egypt and the divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah.where he remained until the death of Solomon. Jeroboam's stay in Egypt until Solomon's death indicates a period of waiting and preparation. This time allowed Jeroboam to avoid conflict with Solomon and possibly gain support from Shishak. The death of Solomon marked a turning point, as it led to the fulfillment of God's promise to Jeroboam regarding the division of the kingdom. This period of waiting can be seen as a type of preparation, similar to how Jesus spent time in Egypt as a child (<a href="/matthew/2-13.htm">Matthew 2:13-15</a>), both returning to fulfill their respective roles in God's plan.<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. His later years were marked by idolatry and turning away from God, leading to the division of the kingdom. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jeroboam.htm">Jeroboam</a> An official under Solomon who was prophesied to become king over ten tribes of Israel. His rise was seen as a threat to Solomon, prompting Jeroboam's flight to Egypt. 3. <a href="/topical/s/shishak.htm">Shishak</a> The king of Egypt who provided refuge to Jeroboam. His involvement signifies the political dynamics between Israel and Egypt during this period. 4. <a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a> A place of refuge for Jeroboam, symbolizing a recurring theme in the Bible where Egypt serves as a place of both refuge and bondage. 5. <a href="/topical/s/solomon's_death.htm">Solomon’s Death</a> Marks the end of a united Israel under Solomon and the beginning of the divided kingdom, with Jeroboam ruling the northern tribes.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_disobedience.htm">Consequences of Disobedience</a> Solomon's attempt to kill Jeroboam is a direct result of his disobedience to God. This serves as a reminder that turning away from God can lead to personal and national turmoil. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_leadership.htm">God’s Sovereignty in Leadership</a> Despite Solomon's efforts, God's plan for Jeroboam to lead the northern tribes was fulfilled. This illustrates that God's purposes prevail over human intentions. <a href="/topical/s/seeking_refuge_in_times_of_trouble.htm">Seeking Refuge in Times of Trouble</a> Jeroboam's flight to Egypt shows the importance of seeking refuge and protection when faced with danger. Spiritually, believers are encouraged to seek refuge in God. <a href="/topical/p/political_alliances_and_spiritual_compromise.htm">Political Alliances and Spiritual Compromise</a> The involvement of Egypt highlights the complex political alliances that can lead to spiritual compromise, a warning for believers to maintain their spiritual integrity. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophecy.htm">The Role of Prophecy</a> The events surrounding Jeroboam and Solomon underscore the importance of prophecy in guiding and shaping the history of God's people.<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/any_non-biblical_proof_of_solomon-egypt_conflict.htm">1 Kings 11:40 – Is there any historical record or secular source confirming Solomon’s conflicts with Egypt beyond the biblical account?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_jeroboam_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Jeroboam in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/is_jeroboam's_return_reliable.htm">(2 Chronicles 10:3) How reliable is the account of Jeroboam’s return if sources outside the Bible don’t mention it? </a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_rehoboam's_strength.htm">2 Chronicles 11 portrays Rehoboam as a strong central authority; how do we address the inconsistencies when comparing his strength here with his weaker portrayal in other biblical passages?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_kings/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(40) Solomon sought therefore to kill Jeroboam.--The knowledge of the promise in itself would be sufficient to excite the jealousy of the old king, and incite him to endeavour to falsify it by the death of Jeroboam. But from <a href="/1_kings/11-26.htm" title="And Jeroboam the son of Nebat, an Ephrathite of Zereda, Solomon's servant, whose mother's name was Zeruah, a widow woman, even he lifted up his hand against the king.">1Kings 11:26</a> it may be inferred that Jeroboam, characteristically enough, had not patience to wait for its fulfilment, and that he sought in some way by overt act to clutch, or prepare to clutch, at royalty. The addition to the LXX. describes him, before his flight into Egypt, as collecting three hundred chariots, and assuming royal pretensions, taking advantage of his presidency over "the house of Joseph."Shishak king of Egypt.--The Shishak of the Old Testament is certainly to be identified with the Sheshenk of the Egyptian monuments, the Sesonchis or Sesonchosis of the Greek historians; and the identification is an important point in the Biblical chronology, for the accession of Sheshenk is fixed by the Egyptian traditions at about B.C. 980. It is a curious proof of historical accuracy that the generic name Pharaoh is not given to Shishak here. For it appears that he was not of the old royal line, but the founder of a new dynasty (the 23rd), called the Bubastite dynasty, in which several names are believed to have a Semitic origin, arguing foreign extraction; and in one genealogical table his ancestors appear not to have been of royal rank. It seems that he united (perhaps by marriage) the lines of the two dynasties which previously ruled feebly in Upper and Lower Egypt, and so inaugurated a new era of prosperity and conquest. His invasion of Judah in the fifth year of Rehoboam (see <a href="/1_kings/14-25.htm" title="And it came to pass in the fifth year of king Rehoboam, that Shishak king of Egypt came up against Jerusalem:">1Kings 14:25</a>) is chronicled in the monuments as belonging to the twentieth year of his own reign. He was, therefore, king for the last fifteen years of Solomon's reign; and his favourable reception of the rebel Jeroboam indicates a natural change of attitude towards the Israelite power. The LXX. addition describes Jeroboam (in a passage clearly suggested by what is recorded in <a href="/context/1_kings/11-19.htm" title="And Hadad found great favor in the sight of Pharaoh, so that he gave him to wife the sister of his own wife, the sister of Tahpenes the queen.">1Kings 11:19-20</a> about Hadad) as receiving from Shishak "Ano, the elder sister of Thekemina (Tahpenes), his queen," which involves an anachronism, for Tahpenes belonged to an earlier Pharaoh. But the whole history implies a close political alliance of Shishak with Jeroboam, both as an exile and as a king.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 40. - Solomon sought the efore to kill Jeroboam. [It is often assumed that Solomon's attempt on Jeroboam's life was the result of the prophecy of Ahijah. And our translation with its "therefore" favours this view. The Hebrews, however, has simply "and Solomon sought," etc. And these words connect themselves with ver. 26, "even he lifted up his hand," etc. With ver. 27 a parenthesis begins, explaining how it came about that Jeroboam rebelled. It is implied distinctly that it was because of Ahijah's prophecy. That prophecy, however, was in no sense a justification of treason or attack on Jeroboam's part. The fact that God had revealed His purposes was no reason why Jeroboam should forestall them. David knew and others knew that he was destined to be king, but he piously left it for God, in His own time and way, to place him on the throne. And Jeroboam's rebellion is the more inexcusable, because Ahijah had expressly stated that Solomon was to retain the kingdom during his lifetime. However "he lifted up his hand;" there was some overt act of rebellion, and Solomon, because of this, and not because of the prophecy (of which, indeed, he may never have heard), sought to slay him. Nor was the king without justification in so doing. Treason must be promptly suppressed, and treason against a benefactor (see ver. 28) is doubly hateful.] And Jeroboam arose, and fled into Egypt [cf. verse 17, and <a href="/matthew/2-13.htm">Matthew 2:13</a>. It was the natural place of refuge], unto Shishak, king of Egypt [Shishak is beyond doubt the Sheshonk I. of the monuments, and is the first of the Pharaohs who can be identified with certainty (see Dict. Bib. 3, p. 1288). The date of his accession appears to be somewhere between 988 and 980 B.C. As to his invasion of Palestine, see on 1 Kings 14:25. His reception of Jeroboam almost proves that there has been a change of dynasty, and that the new Pharaoh was no friend to Solomon], and was in Egypt until the death of Solomon. [Compare again <a href="/matthew/2-15.htm">Matthew 2:15</a>.] <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/11-40.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Solomon שְׁלֹמֹ֖ה (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne therefore sought וַיְבַקֵּ֥שׁ (way·ḇaq·qêš) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1245.htm">Strong's 1245: </a> To search out, to strive after to kill לְהָמִ֣ית (lə·hā·mîṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> To die, to kill Jeroboam. יָרָבְעָ֑ם (yā·rā·ḇə·‘ām) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3379.htm">Strong's 3379: </a> Jeroboam -- 'the people increase', the name of two Israelites kings But Jeroboam יָרָבְעָ֗ם (yā·rā·ḇə·‘ām) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3379.htm">Strong's 3379: </a> Jeroboam -- 'the people increase', the name of two Israelites kings arose וַיָּ֣קָם (way·yā·qām) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> To arise, stand up, stand and fled וַיִּבְרַ֤ח (way·yiḇ·raḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1272.htm">Strong's 1272: </a> To bolt, to flee suddenly to Egypt, מִצְרַ֙יִם֙ (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 to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Shishak שִׁישַׁ֣ק (šî·šaq) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7895.htm">Strong's 7895: </a> Shishak -- an Egyptian king king מֶֽלֶךְ־ (me·leḵ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of Egypt, מִצְרַ֔יִם (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 where בְמִצְרַ֖יִם (ḇə·miṣ·ra·yim) Preposition-b | 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 he remained וַיְהִ֥י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be until עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while the death מ֥וֹת (mō·wṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4194.htm">Strong's 4194: </a> Death, the dead, their place, state, pestilence, ruin of Solomon. שְׁלֹמֹֽה׃ (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/11-40.htm">1 Kings 11:40 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/11-40.htm">1 Kings 11:40 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/11-40.htm">1 Kings 11:40 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/11-40.htm">1 Kings 11:40 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/11-40.htm">1 Kings 11:40 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/11-40.htm">1 Kings 11:40 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/11-40.htm">1 Kings 11:40 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/11-40.htm">1 Kings 11:40 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/11-40.htm">1 Kings 11:40 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/11-40.htm">1 Kings 11:40 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-40.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 11:40 Solomon sought therefore to kill Jeroboam (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/11-39.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 11:39"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 11:39" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/11-41.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 11:41"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 11:41" /></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>