1 Kings 11:9 kjv — And the Lord was angry with Solomon, because his heart was turned from the Lord God of Israel, which had appeared unto…

King James Version

"And the Lord was angry with Solomon, because his heart was turned from the Lord God of Israel, which had appeared unto him twice,"

— 1 Kings 11:9, King James Version

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1 Kings 11 — Context

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And Solomon did evil in the sight of the Lord, and went not fully after the Lord, as did David his father.

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

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And likewise did he for all his strange wives, which burnt incense and sacrificed unto their gods.

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And the Lord was angry with Solomon, because his heart was turned from the Lord God of Israel, which 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 the Lord commanded.

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Wherefore the Lord 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.

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Notwithstanding in thy days I will not do it for David thy father’s sake: but I will rend it out of the hand of thy son.

1 Kings 11:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 11:9 say?
1 Kings 11:9 in the King James Version reads: “And the Lord was angry with Solomon, because his heart was turned from the Lord God of Israel, which had appeared unto him twice,”
Where is 1 Kings 11:9 in the Bible?
1 Kings 11:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 11, verse 9.
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 11:9.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 11:9 in?
1 Kings 11:9 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 11:9?
1 Kings 11:9 reads (KJV): “And the Lord was angry with Solomon, because his heart was turned from the Lord God of Israel, which had appeared unto him twice,” 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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