1 Kings 11:42 nasb — Thus the time that Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel was forty years.

NASB

"Thus the time that Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel was forty years."

— 1 Kings 11:42, NASB

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1 Kings 11 — Context

39

'Thus I will afflict the descendants of David for this, but not always.'"

40

Solomon sought therefore to put Jeroboam to death; but Jeroboam arose and fled to Egypt to Shishak king of Egypt, and he was in Egypt until the death of Solomon.

41

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

42

Thus the time that Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel was forty years.

43

And Solomon slept with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David, and his son Rehoboam reigned in his place.

1 Kings 11:42 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 11:42 say?
1 Kings 11:42 in the NASB reads: “Thus the time that Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel was forty years.”
Where is 1 Kings 11:42 in the Bible?
1 Kings 11:42 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 11, verse 42.
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.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 11:42 in?
1 Kings 11:42 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?
1 Kings 11:42 reads (NASB): “Thus the time that Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel was forty years.” 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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