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1 Kings 11:6 · KJV

"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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Passage Context

4For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, that his wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, as was the heart of David his father.
5For Solomon went after Ashtoreth the goddess of the Zidonians, and after Milcom the abomination of the Ammonites.
6And Solomon did evil in the sight of the LORD, and went not fully after the LORD, as did David his father.
7Then did Solomon build an high place for Chemosh, the abomination of Moab, in the hill that is before Jerusalem, and for Molech, the abomination of the children of Ammon.
8And likewise did he for all his strange wives, which burnt incense and sacrificed unto their gods.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does your relationship with God influence your decisions?

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What does it mean for you to follow God fully?

3

When have you struggled to stay true to your beliefs?

Life Application

faith

Evaluate areas in your life where you might not be fully committed to God. Seek ways to realign your actions with your faith.

decisions

Consider how your choices reflect your values. Are there decisions that need reevaluation in light of your faith?

People in This Verse

King SolomonOT

The son of David, Solomon was known for his wisdom and wealth. He built the First Temple in Jerusalem and is credited with many proverbs.

First appearance: 1 Kings 1:1

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