1 Kings 11:12 web — Notwithstanding I will not do it in your days, for David your father's sake; but I will tear it out of the hand of your…

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"Notwithstanding I will not do it in your days, for David your father's sake; but I will tear it out of the hand of your son."

— 1 Kings 11:12, World English Bible

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1 Kings 11 — Context

9

Yahweh was angry with Solomon, because his heart was turned away from Yahweh, the God of Israel, who had appeared to him twice,

10

and had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods: but he didn't keep that which Yahweh commanded.

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Therefore Yahweh said to Solomon, "Because this is done by you, and you have not kept my covenant and my statutes, which I have commanded you, I will surely tear the kingdom from you, and will give it to your servant.

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Notwithstanding I will not do it in your days, for David your father's sake; but I will tear it out of the hand of your son.

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However I will not tear away all the kingdom; but I will give one tribe to your son, for David my servant's sake, and for Jerusalem's sake which I have chosen."

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Yahweh raised up an adversary to Solomon, Hadad the Edomite: he was of the king's seed in Edom.

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For it happened, when David was in Edom, and Joab the captain of the army was gone up to bury the slain, and had struck every male in Edom

1 Kings 11:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 11:12 say?
1 Kings 11:12 in the World English Bible reads: “Notwithstanding I will not do it in your days, for David your father's sake; but I will tear it out of the hand of your son.”
Where is 1 Kings 11:12 in the Bible?
1 Kings 11:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 11, verse 12.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 11:12.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 11:12 in?
1 Kings 11:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 11:12?
1 Kings 11:12 reads (WEB): “Notwithstanding I will not do it in your days, for David your father's sake; but I will tear it out of the hand of your son.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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