1 Kings 11:10

10 Although he had forbidden Solomon to follow other gods, Solomon did not keep the LORD’s command.

1 Kings 11:10 in Other Translations

10 And had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods: but he kept not that which the LORD commanded.

10 and had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods. But he did not keep what the LORD commanded.

10 He had warned Solomon specifically about worshiping other gods, but Solomon did not listen to the LORD ’s command.

10 and had so clearly commanded him not to fool around with other gods. Solomon faithlessly disobeyed God's orders.

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.

1 Kings 11:10 Meaning and Commentary

1 Kings 11:10

And had commanded him concerning this thing that he should not
go after other gods
Which is another aggravation of his sin that it was against an express command of God, and was particularly given him, and he was warned to observe it, and threatened with evil should he break it:

but he kept not that which the Lord commanded:
see ( 1 Kings 9:5-7 ) .

1 Kings 11:10 In-Context

8 He did the same for all his foreign wives, who burned incense and offered sacrifices to their gods.

9 The LORD became angry with Solomon because his heart had turned away from the LORD, the God of Israel, who had appeared to him twice.

10 Although he had forbidden Solomon to follow other gods, Solomon did not keep the LORD’s command.

11 So the LORD said to Solomon, “Since this is your attitude and you have not kept my covenant and my decrees, which I commanded you, I will most certainly tear the kingdom away from you and give it to one of your subordinates.

12 Nevertheless, for the sake of David your father, I will not do it during your lifetime. I will tear it out of the hand of your son.

Cross References

• 1. S 1 Kings 9:6
• 2. 1 Kings 6:12