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 will give it to thy servant.
So the LORD said to Solomon, 'Since you have done this and have not kept my agreement and my laws that I commanded you to follow, I will definitely tear the kingdom away from you and give it to one of your servants.'
God is telling Solomon that because he broke God's covenant, the kingdom will be taken from him and given to someone else.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes after Solomon had turned away from God by worshiping foreign gods, influenced by his many foreign wives. Despite being blessed with wisdom and prosperity, Solomon allowed idolatry into Israel and built high places for pagan worship. God had specifically warned him against this, but Solomon's heart had been led astray in his old age.
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