1 Kings 11:1 Meaning
But king Solomon loved many strange women, together with the daughter of Pharaoh, women of the Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Zidonians, and Hittites;
Context Explained
1But king Solomon loved many strange women, together with the daughter of Pharaoh, women of the Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Zidonians, and Hittites;
2Of 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.
3And he had seven hundred wives, princesses, and three hundred concubines: and his wives turned away his heart.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Deuteronomy 7:3
This verse warns against intermarriage with foreign nations, which Solomon disregarded.
1 Kings 11:2
Both verses highlight the foreign women that led Solomon astray.
James 4:4
This verse speaks to friendship with the world as enmity with God, reflecting Solomon's choices.
Source: 1 Kings 11:1