1 Kings 11:6-11 WEB

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 11:9-13

God's Anger. I. SINS ARE SET IN THE LIGHT OF PAST MERCIES . 1 . Solomon's idolatry is contrasted with the advantages conferred upon him, The Lord had appeared to him twice. The reality of God's existence and His personality had been engraven upon Solomon's soul. 2 . With the commandment given . The Lord "had commanded him concerning this thing." The rebellion and ingratitude are both marked. Our sins are judged not only in themselves and their effects, but... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 11:9-13

Solomon's Fall. The dark omen that marred the brightness of Solomon's second vision ( 1 Kings 9:6 ) has come to be fulfilled. He was forewarned of danger and yet has fallen into it. The splendour of royal circumstance remained the same, but how completely has his true glory departed! "How is the gold become dim and the fine gold changed!" The smile of God that rested as glad sunshine on his head, has turned to "anger." The cause of the change is in the secresy of his own soul. The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 11:9-13

After the consecration of the temple Solomon reached the culminating point of his reign, both in a spiritual and temporal point of view. His fame and his dominion continued to increase. The Queen of Sheba came from the far East to pay him homage. From this summit of glory he had a sudden and shameful fall, and became all but an apostate. This son of David, whose high honour it was to have built and consecrated the temple of Jehovah, this heir of the promises on which hung the salvation of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 11:10

And had commanded him concerning this thing [ 1 Kings 9:6 ] that he should not go after other gods: but he kept not that which the Lord commanded. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 11:11

Wherefore the Lord said unto Solomon [probably by a prophet, Ahijah or Iddo. There would hardly be a third appearance], Forasmuch as this is done of thee [Heb. this was with thee ] , and thou hast not kept my covenant and my statutes, which I have commanded thee, I will surely rend [ i.e; despite thy great power and magnificence, thy fortifications and munitions of war] the kingdom from thee, and will give it to thy servant. [Not merely subject, but officer, employe .... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 11:7

Chemosh (Numbers 21:29 note), seems to have been widely worshipped in Western Asia. His name occurs frequently on the “Moabite-Stone.” Car-Chemish, “the fort of Chemosh,” a great city of the northern Hittites, must have been under his protection. In Babylon he seems to have been known as Chomus-belus, or Chemosh-Bel.The hill - Olivet. At present the most southern summit only (the “Mons Offensionis”) is pointed out as having been desecrated by the idol sanctuaries: but the early Eastern... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 11:5-7

1 Kings 11:5-7. Solomon went after Ashtoreth Called also Astarte. See on Judges 2:13. And after Milcom The same, it is thought, with Molech, who is here called an abomination, because highly detested by God. Solomon built a high place for Chemosh That is, an altar upon a high place, as the manner of the heathen was. Concerning Chemosh, see Numbers 21:29. In the hill that is before Jerusalem In the mount of Olives, which was nigh to Jerusalem, as if to confront the temple. From this... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 11:8

1 Kings 11:8. And likewise did he for all his strange wives For what he granted to one, the others would be disposed to claim, or else complain of his unkindness to them. One would have expected from his wisdom and piety rather to have found him instrumental in converting them all to his religion, than to be himself seduced to theirs! But, alas! he does not appear to have taken any pains with them for any such purpose, being too much given up to his pleasures, and thinking, perhaps, that he... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 11:9-10

1 Kings 11:9-10. The Lord was angry with Solomon Displeased with his actions, and determined to punish him for them; in which sense we are generally to understand such expressions, for we must always remember that human passions can have no place in God. Because his heart was turned from the Lord, who had appeared to him twice First at Gibeon, in the beginning of his reign, (1 Kings 3:5,) and then at Jerusalem, after the building of the temple. And had commanded him concerning this thing... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 11:11-13

1 Kings 11:11-13. Wherefore the Lord said unto Solomon Probably by some prophet. I will surely rend the kingdom from thee, and give it to thy servant Namely, Jeroboam, whom God permitted to rise into power and influence, that he might take the greatest part of his kingdom from him. This was enough to astonish Solomon, or any man, to hear that all his splendour should be so soon eclipsed! Notwithstanding, in thy days I will not do it Or, not suffer it to be done; for in this sense these... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 11:9-13

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 11:9-13

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 11:9-13

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 11:10

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 11:11

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 11:7

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 11:5-7

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 11:8

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 11:9-10

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 11:11-13

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