27 Here is the account of how he rebelled against the king: Solomon had built the terraces[1] and had filled in the gap in the wall of the city of David his father.

Other Translations of 1 Kings 11:27

King James Version

27 And this was the cause that he lifted up his hand against the king: Solomon built Millo, and repaired repaired: Heb. closed the breaches of the city of David his father.

English Standard Version

27 And this was the reason why he lifted up his hand against the king. Solomon built the Millo, and closed up the breach of the city of David his father.

The Message

27 This is why he rebelled. Solomon had built the outer defense system (the Millo) and had restored the fortifications that were in disrepair from the time of his father David.

New King James Version

27 And this is what caused him to rebel against the king: Solomon had built the Millo and repaired the damages to the City of David his father.

New Living Translation

27 This is the story behind his rebellion. Solomon was rebuilding the supporting terraces and repairing the walls of the city of his father, David.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Kings 11:27

Commentary on 1 Kings 11:26-40

(Read 1 Kings 11:26-40)

In telling the reason why God rent the kingdom from the house of Solomon, Ahijah warned Jeroboam to take heed of sinning away his preferment. Yet the house of David must be supported; out of it the Messiah would arise. Solomon sought to kill his successor. Had not he taught others, that whatever devices are in men's hearts, the counsel of the Lord shall stand? Yet he himself thinks to defeat that counsel. Jeroboam withdrew into Egypt, and was content to live in exile and obscurity for awhile, being sure of a kingdom at last. Shall not we be content, who have a better kingdom in reserve?