1 Kings 11:9 nasb — Now the LORD was angry with Solomon because his heart was turned away from the LORD, the God of Israel, who had appeare…

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

— 1 Kings 11:9, NASB

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1 Kings 11 — Context

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Solomon did what was evil in the sight of the LORD, and did not follow the LORD fully, as David his father had done.

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Then Solomon built a high place for Chemosh the detestable idol of Moab, on the mountain which is east of Jerusalem, and for Molech the detestable idol of the sons of Ammon.

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Thus also he did for all his foreign wives, who burned incense and sacrificed to their gods.

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

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and had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods; but he did not observe what the LORD had commanded.

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So the LORD said to Solomon, "Because you have done this, 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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"Nevertheless I will not do it in your days for the sake of your father David, but I will tear it out of the hand of your 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 NASB reads: “Now the LORD was angry with Solomon because his heart was turned away from the LORD, the God of Israel, who had appeared to 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 (NASB): “Now the LORD was angry with Solomon because his heart was turned away from the LORD, the God of Israel, who had appeared to 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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