Proverbs 23:13-14

13 Do not withhold 1discipline from a child; 2if you strike him with a rod, he will not die.
14 If you strike him with the rod, you will 3save his soul from Sheol.

Proverbs 23:13-14 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 KINGS 11

This chapter relates the false steps Solomon took, notwithstanding all his wisdom, in marrying strange wives, and worshipping other gods, 1Ki 11:1-8 upon which the Lord threatens him to rend the kingdom in his son's time, 1Ki 11:9-13 and he raised up adversaries against him, Hadad, Rezon, and Jeroboam, 1Ki 11:14-26 of which last an account is given, and of his being assured by Ahijah the prophet of his having ten of the tribes of Israel given to him; which Solomon having notice of sought to slay him, 1Ki 11:27-40 and the chapter is concluded with an account of Solomon's death and burial, 1Ki 11:41-43.

Cross References 3

  • 1. See Proverbs 13:24
  • 2. [Proverbs 19:18]
  • 3. [1 Corinthians 5:5]
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