1 Kings 11:27

Translations

Modern

…and this is the account of his rebellion against the king. Solomon had built the supporting terraces and repaired the gap in the wall of the city of his father David.

Traditional

And this was the cause that he lifted up his hand against the king: Solomon built Millo, and repaired the breaches of the city of David his father.

Literal

And this is the thing for which he lifted up a hand against the king: Solomon had built the Millo and he had closed up the breach of the city of David his father.

Latin

Et hæc est causa rebellionis adversus eum, quia Salomon ædificavit Mello, et coæquavit voraginem civitatis David patris sui.

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English

…and this is the account of his rebellion against the king. Solomon had built the supporting terraces and repaired the gap in the wall of the city of his father David.

Notes

1 Kings 11:27–28

Solomon noticed Jeroboam's strong work ethic during the city's repairs and put him in charge. Jeroboam's position among the workers likely made him aware of growing unrest in the northern parts of Solomon's kingdom. Jeroboam showed leadership during this time and when the empire split and the northern tribes reorganized (1 Kings 12:12–19, 25–33). Unfortunately, he did not always use his skills wisely and later proved unfaithful to the Lord (1 Kings 12:25–13:10; 14:14–16; 2 Kings 17:21–23).

1 Kings 11:26–40

Details about Solomon's third enemy, Jeroboam son of Nebat, help explain how the kingdom of Israel split (1 Kings 12–14).

1 Kings 11:14–40

God delivered Solomon’s punishment through three political adversaries, Hadad, Rezon, and Jeroboam (see 1 Kings 11:40).

Theme notes and profiles

Jeroboam I Joseph Solomon

Events

Reign of Solomon

Related verses

1 Kings 9:24
As soon as Pharaoh’s daughter had come up from the City of David to the palace that Solomon had built for her, he built the supporting terraces.
1 Kings 9:15
This is the account of the forced labor that King Solomon imposed to build the house of the LORD, his own palace, the supporting terraces, and the wall of Jerusalem, as well as Hazor, Megiddo, and Gezer.
Psalm 60:2
You have shaken the land and torn it open. Heal its fractures, for it is quaking.
Nehemiah 4:7
When Sanballat and Tobiah, together with the Arabs, Ammonites, and Ashdodites, heard that the repair to the walls of Jerusalem was progressing and that the gaps were being closed, they were furious,
Amos 9:11
“In that day I will restore the fallen tent of David. I will repair its gaps, restore its ruins, and rebuild it as in the days of old,
2 Samuel 20:21
That is not the case. But a man named Sheba son of Bichri, from the hill country of Ephraim, has lifted up his hand against the king, against David. Deliver him alone, and I will depart from the city.” “Look,” the woman replied, “his head will be thrown to you over the wall.”
2 Samuel 5:7
Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David).
Ezekiel 13:5
You did not go up to the gaps or restore the wall around the house of Israel so that it would stand in the battle on the Day of the LORD.
Isaiah 22:9
You saw that there were many breaches in the walls of the City of David. You collected water from the lower pool.
Proverbs 30:32
If you have foolishly exalted yourself or if you have plotted evil, put your hand over your mouth.
Isaiah 26:11
O LORD, Your hand is upraised, but they do not see it. They will see Your zeal for Your people and be put to shame. The fire set for Your enemies will consume them!

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom

Places

Millo: A fortification in Jerusalem built by Solomon

Glossary

Ashtoreth Ephraim, Tribe of Gods and Goddesses Jeroboam Kings, Books of First and Second Milcom Millo Rehoboam

Topics

Backsliders: Solomon God: Providence of, Overruling Interpositions of The Jeroboam: First King of Israel After the Revolt: Flees to Egypt to Escape from Solomon Millo: A Name Given to Part of the Citadel of Jerusalem: King Solomon Raises a Levy to Repair Promotion: Jeroboam, from a Slave to the Throne

1 Kings 11:27

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