1 Kings 11:42 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the time that Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel was forty years.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Solomon ruled as king over all Israel from Jerusalem for forty years.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse records that Solomon's reign over Israel lasted exactly forty years.

📚 Historical Context

Solomon was the third king of Israel, succeeding his father David, and his reign was marked by unprecedented wisdom, wealth, and the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem. However, his later years involved turning to idolatry due to his many foreign wives, which foreshadowed the division of the kingdom after his death. This verse serves as a simple historical note, concluding the account of his rule and emphasizing the forty-year span as a significant period in Israel's monarchy.

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