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1 Kings 11

1 Kings 11:32

Jeroboam’s Rebellion · 1 Kings 11:26–40
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Translations

Modern
But one tribe will remain for the sake of My servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem, the city I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel.
Traditional
(But he shall have one tribe for my servant David’s sake, and for Jerusalem’s sake, the city which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel:)
Literal
And one tribe he shall have for the sake of My servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem, the city that I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel,
Latin
Porro una tribus remanebit ei propter servum meum David, et Jerusalem civitatem, quam elegi ex omnibus tribubus Israël:

Original

Hebrew
English
But one tribe will remain for the sake of My servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem, the city I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel.

Notes

1 Kings 11:29–32

Ahijah tore his cloak into twelve pieces and gave ten to Jeroboam. This act showed God's plans for Jeroboam and Israel after Solomon's death (see “Prophetic Sign Acts” Theme Note). Ten tribes would leave, while one tribe, Judah, would stay with Solomon's heir. The twelfth tribe was likely Benjamin (see 1 Kings 12:21). Benjamin often acted with Judah (see 2 Chronicles 11:3, 23; 14:8; 15:2–9; 17:17). Simeon, another southern tribe, seems to have joined the north (2 Chronicles 15:9; 34:6).

1 Kings 11:29–39

The meeting between Jeroboam and the prophet Ahijah started God's judgment on Solomon's family line. Ahijah appears again in the story of Jeroboam's sick son (1 Kings 14:1–18). He wrote a book, now lost, that included details about Solomon's actions (2 Chronicles 9:29).

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).

Events

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Ahijah Ashtoreth Chronology of the Bible (Old Testament) Ephraim, Tribe of Gods and Goddesses Jeroboam Kings, Books of First and Second Milcom Rehoboam

Topics

Ahijah: A Prophet in Shiloh Backsliders: Solomon Canaan: Land of Into Two Kingdoms, Judah and Israel God: Providence of, Overruling Interpositions of The Jeroboam: First King of Israel After the Revolt: Ahijah's Prophecy Concerning Jeroboam: First King of Israel After the Revolt: Flees to Egypt to Escape from Solomon Parables of the Garment Which Was Torn in Pieces Promotion: Jeroboam, from a Slave to the Throne The Jews: Divided Into Two Kingdoms After Solomon