1 Kings 11:8 asv — And so did he for all his foreign wives, who burnt incense and sacrificed unto their gods.

American Standard Version

"And so did he for all his foreign wives, who burnt incense and sacrificed unto their gods. "

— 1 Kings 11:8, American Standard Version

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1 Kings 11 — Context

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For Solomon went after Ashtoreth the goddess of the Sidonians, and after Milcom the abomination of the Ammonites.

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And Solomon did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah, and went not fully after Jehovah, as did David his father.

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Then did Solomon build a high place for Chemosh the abomination of Moab, in the mount that is before Jerusalem, and for Molech the abomination of the children of Ammon.

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And so did he for all his foreign wives, who burnt incense and sacrificed unto their gods.

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

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and had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods: but he kept not that which Jehovah commanded.

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Wherefore Jehovah said unto Solomon, Forasmuch as this is done of thee, and thou hast not kept my covenant and my statutes, which I have commanded thee, I will surely rend the kingdom from thee, and will give it to thy servant.

1 Kings 11:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 11:8 say?
1 Kings 11:8 in the American Standard Version reads: “And so did he for all his foreign wives, who burnt incense and sacrificed unto their gods. ”
Where is 1 Kings 11:8 in the Bible?
1 Kings 11:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 11, verse 8.
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 11:8.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 11:8 in?
1 Kings 11:8 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 11:8?
1 Kings 11:8 reads (ASV): “And so did he for all his foreign wives, who burnt incense and sacrificed unto their gods. ” 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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