Of the nations concerning which the LORD said unto the children of Israel, Ye shall not go in to them, neither shall they come in unto you: for surely they will turn away your heart after their gods: Solomon clave unto these in love.
These were people from nations that the LORD had warned the Israelites about, saying, 'Don't marry them or let them marry you, because they will surely turn your hearts away to follow their gods.' But Solomon was deeply attached to these women and loved them.
This verse explains that Solomon married women from nations God had specifically warned against because they would lead Israel away from worshiping the true God.
📚 Historical Context
God had given clear commands to Israel not to intermarry with the surrounding pagan nations, knowing that these marriages would lead to spiritual compromise and idol worship. Solomon, despite his wisdom and God's blessings, chose to form political alliances through marriages with foreign princesses, directly violating God's command. This was the beginning of Solomon's spiritual downfall that would eventually split the kingdom.
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