1 Kings 11:29-31

29 It came about at that time, when Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem, that 1the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite found him on the road. Now Ahijah had clothed himself with a new cloak; and both of them were alone in the field.
30 Then 2Ahijah took hold of the new cloak which was on him and tore it into twelve * pieces.
31 He said to Jeroboam, "Take for yourself ten pieces; for thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, 'Behold, 3I will tear the kingdom out of the hand of Solomon and give you ten tribes

1 Kings 11:29-31 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. 1 Kings 12:15; 1 Kings 14:2; 2 Chronicles 9:29
  • 2. 1 Samuel 15:27, 28
  • 3. 1 Kings 11:11, 12

Footnotes 1

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