Matthew Poole Commentary - 1 Kings 11:1 - 11:1

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Matthew Poole Commentary - 1 Kings 11:1 - 11:1


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1 KINGS CHAPTER 11



Solomon’s wives and concubines, which in his old age seduce him to idolatry, 1Ki_11:1-8. God threateneth him, 1Ki_11:9-13. His adversaries are, Hadad, who fleeth into Egypt, and is entertained there, 1Ki_11:14-22; Rezon, who reigned in Damascus, 1Ki_11:23-25; Jeroboam, to whom Ahijah foretelleth that he shall be king: Solomon seeketh his life, 1Ki_11:26-40. His acts, reign, and death. Rehoboam succeedeth him, 1Ki_11:41-43.



He loved them inordinately and lustfully, and he sinned against God’s known law, both in their number, Deu_17:17, and in their quality.