1 Kings 11:6 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Solomon did what was wrong in the Lord's eyes, and he didn't follow the Lord completely like his father David had done.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows that Solomon turned away from God and didn't have the same wholehearted devotion to the Lord that his father David had.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes after Solomon's reign had flourished with great wisdom, wealth, and the building of the temple. However, his many foreign wives led him to worship their gods and build altars for them. Despite David's own failures, he was remembered for his heart that remained devoted to God, while Solomon's heart was divided between God and other deities.

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