1 Kings 11:10

And had given him orders about this very thing, that he was not to go after other gods; but he did not keep the orders of the Lord.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

9And the Lord was angry with Solomon, because his heart was turned away from the Lord, the God of Israel, who had twice come to him in a vision;

11So the Lord said to Solomon, Because you have done this, and have not kept my agreement and my laws, which I gave you, I will take the kingdom away from you by force and will give it to your servant.

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Cross References

1 Kings 9:4As for you, if you will go on your way before me, as David your father did, uprightly and with a true heart, doing what I have given you orders to do, keeping my laws and my decisions;

2 Chronicles 7:17And as for you, if you will go on your way before me as David your father did, doing whatever I have given you orders to do and keeping my laws and my decisions:

Matthew Henry on 1 Kings 11:10-14

God's Displeasure against Solomon. ( b. c. 983.) 9 And the Lord was angry with Solomon, because his heart was turned from the Lord God of Israel, which had appeared unto him twice, 10 And had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods: but he kept not that which the Lord commanded. 11 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… Read the whole commentary →

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