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1 Kings 11:41

1 Kings 11:42-1964 bbe — And the time Solomon was king in Jerusalem over all Israel was forty years. And Solomon went to rest with his fathers,…

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And the time Solomon was king in Jerusalem over all Israel was forty years.

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And Solomon went to rest with his fathers, and was put into the earth in the town of David his father: and Solomon went to rest with his fathers and Rehoboam his son became king in his place.

— 1 Kings 11:42-1964, Bible in Basic English

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1 Kings 11 — Context

39

(So that I may send trouble for this on the seed of David, but not for ever.)

40

And Solomon was looking for a chance to put Jeroboam to death; but he went in flight to Egypt, to Shishak, king of Egypt, and was in Egypt till the death of Solomon.

41

Now the rest of the acts of Solomon, and all he did, and his wisdom, are they not recorded in the book of the acts of Solomon?

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And the time Solomon was king in Jerusalem over all Israel was forty years.

43

And Solomon went to rest with his fathers, and was put into the earth in the town of David his father: and Solomon went to rest with his fathers and Rehoboam his son became king in his place.

1 Kings 11:42-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 11:42-1964 say?
1 Kings 11:42-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the time Solomon was king in Jerusalem over all Israel was forty years. And Solomon went to rest with his fathers, and was put into the earth in the town of David his father: and Solomon went to rest with his fathers and Rehoboam his son became king in his place.”
Where is 1 Kings 11:42-1964 in the Bible?
1 Kings 11:42-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 11, verses 42–1964.
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 11:42-1964.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 11:42-1964 in?
1 Kings 11:42-1964 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 11:42-1964?
1 Kings 11:42-1964 reads (BBE): “And the time Solomon was king in Jerusalem over all Israel was forty years. And Solomon went to rest with his fathers, and was put into the earth in the town of David his father: and Solomon went to rest with his fathers and Rehoboam his son became king in his place.” 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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