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

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

📚 Historical Context

This verse marks the end of Solomon's reign, which was considered the golden age of Israel's united kingdom (around 970-930 BC). Solomon had built the temple, expanded trade, and brought great wealth and wisdom to Israel, but his later years were marked by heavy taxation and forced labor that would lead to the kingdom's division after his death.

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