10 He had commanded him about this, so that he would not follow other gods, but Solomon did not do what the Lord had commanded.(A)

11 Then the Lord said to Solomon, “Since you have done this[a] and did not keep My covenant and My statutes, which I commanded you, I will tear the kingdom away from you and give it to your servant.(B) 12 However, I will not do it during your lifetime because of your father David;(C) I will tear it out of your son’s hand.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Kings 11:11 Lit Since this was with you

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