1 Kings 11:27 Meaning
And this was the cause that he lifted up his hand against the king: Solomon built Millo, and repaired the breaches of the city of David his father.
Context Explained
25And he was an adversary to Israel all the days of Solomon, beside the mischief that Hadad did: and he abhorred Israel, and reigned over Syria.
26And Jeroboam the son of Nebat, an Ephrathite of Zereda, Solomon's servant, whose mother's name was Zeruah, a widow woman, even he lifted up his hand against the king.
27And this was the cause that he lifted up his hand against the king: Solomon built Millo, and repaired the breaches of the city of David his father.
28And the man Jeroboam was a mighty man of valour: and Solomon seeing the young man that he was industrious, he made him ruler over all the charge of the house of Joseph.
29And it came to pass at that time when Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem, that the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite found him in the way; and he had clad himself with a new garment; and they two were alone in the field:
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Related Cross References
1 Kings 11:26
Both verses discuss Jeroboam's rise against Solomon.
2 Samuel 15:1
This verse reflects on rebellion against the king, similar to Jeroboam's actions.
Romans 13:1
This verse speaks to the authority of rulers, contrasting with Jeroboam's rebellion.
Source: 1 Kings 11:27