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1 Kings 11:42 · KJV

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

King James Version

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Passage Context

40Solomon sought therefore to kill Jeroboam. And Jeroboam arose, and fled into Egypt, unto Shishak king of Egypt, and was in Egypt until the death of Solomon.
41And the rest of the acts of Solomon, and all that he did, and his wisdom, are they not written in the book of the acts of Solomon?
42And the time that Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel was forty years.
43And Solomon slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David his father: and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you measure the success of your time?

2

What does a long-term commitment look like for you?

3

When have you experienced a season of stability and growth?

Life Application

commitment

Reflect on your long-term commitments and how they shape your life.

stability

Consider what brings stability to your life and how you can maintain it.

People in This Verse

SolomonOT

The son of David and Bathsheba, Solomon is known for his wisdom and wealth. He built the First Temple in Jerusalem and ruled during a time of peace.

First appearance: 2 Samuel 12:24

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

Jerusalem served as the capital of Israel during Solomon's reign, central to its political and religious life.

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