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

Other Translations of 1 Kings 11:10

King James Version

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.

English Standard Version

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.

The Message

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

New King James Version

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

New Living Translation

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

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Kings 11:10

Commentary on 1 Kings 11:9-13

(Read 1 Kings 11:9-13)

The Lord told Solomon, it is likely by a prophet, what he must expect for his apostacy. Though we have reason to hope that he repented, and found mercy, yet the Holy Ghost did not expressly record it, but left it doubtful, as a warning to others not to sin. The guilt may be taken away, but not the reproach; that will remain. Thus it must remain uncertain to us till the day of judgment, whether or not Solomon was left to suffer the everlasting displeasure of an offended God.