Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
1 Kings 11:39
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Because of this, I will humble David’s descendants—but not forever.’”
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And I will for this afflict the seed of David, but not for ever.
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I will afflict the offspring of David for this, but not forever.’”
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And I will for this afflict the seed of David, but not for ever.
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1 Kings 11
37 But as for you, I will take you, and you shall reign over all that your heart desires, and you will be king over Israel.
38 If you listen to all that I command you, walk in My ways, and do what is right in My sight in order to keep My statutes and commandments as My servant David did, then I will be with you. I will build you a lasting dynasty just as I built for David, and I will give Israel to you.
39 Because of this, I will humble David’s descendants—but not forever.’”
40 Solomon therefore sought to kill Jeroboam. But Jeroboam arose and fled to Egypt, to Shishak king of Egypt, where he remained until the death of Solomon.
41 As for the rest of the acts of Solomon—all that he did, as well as his wisdom—are they not written in the Book of the Acts of Solomon?
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