1 Kings 11:39
39 I will humble David's descendants because of this, but not forever.' "
Other Translations of 1 Kings 11:39
King James Version
39 And I will for this afflict the seed of David, but not for ever.
English Standard Version
39 And I will afflict the offspring of David because of this, but not forever.'"
The Message
39 I am bringing pain and trouble on David's descendants, but the trials won't last forever."
New King James Version
39 And I will afflict the descendants of David because of this, but not forever.' "
New Living Translation
39 Because of Solomon's sin I will punish the descendants of David-though not forever.'"
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Kings 11:39
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?